These sights are the same sights used on every “plain Jane” Government Issue (G.I.) 1911 that saw widespread service with armed professionals for a large portion of the 20 th Century. This is pretty impressive when you consider that the Auto Ordnance 9mm 1911 is equipped with the lowest profile fixed sights imaginable. When I conducted a second range session I tested this pistol with some additional Speer 147 grain FMJ ammo, as well as with 9mm 135 grainįederal Personal Protection HP ammo and 9mm 124 grain Speer Gold Dot hollow-point ammunition.Īs far as accuracy goes, the Auto Ordnance 9mm 1911 delivered sub-one inch groups at 7 yards from a standing unsupported position. I plan to file a T&E report on the use of MecGar 9mm 1911 magazines in a future article.ĭuring the first range session, the all steel Auto Ordnance 9mm 1911 functioned reliably with 124 and 147 grain Speer FMJ ammunition, 124 and 147 grain Federal hollow-point ammunition and some old 147 grain BVAC hollow-point ammunition. MecGar magazines to be flawlessly reliable when used in various SIGs, a Walther/ Manhurin PP, two different 9mm Browning Hi Powers, two different CZ 75s, as well as in an IWI 9mm Jericho pistol. This surprised me to no end, because over the years I have found However, I did experience problems with two new 10 round flush fit MecGar 9mm 1911 magazines. In addition to testing this pistol with the 9 round Checkmate magazines that came with this firearm, the Auto Ordnance 9mm 1911 was also tested with two 9 round 9mm Mec-Gar 1911 magazines that worked well in this pistol. In fact, the first thing you notice, is that the all steel construction of this 9mm 1911 absorbs recoil like a sponge. The second I pulled the trigger and I began to field test the Kahr Arms Auto Ordnance Government Model 9mm 1911, I was very impressed with the performance of this firearm. Second, I always clean and lubricate a new firearm before sending rounds downrange. My internal inspection of this pistol revealed, that the Auto Ordnance 1911 is a very well made firearm, with superb fit and finish for aīase model. First and foremost, I wanted to inspect the internal components, to see how this pistol compared to other 1911s, including more expensive firearms. This is not the case with the Auto Ordnance 9mm 1911.īefore I began field testing the Auto Ordnance 9mm 1911 I disassembled this pistol for two reasons. I mention this, because anyone who has test fired various pistols knows from experience, that some makes and models have noticeably heavy recoil springs. This pistol is so easy to operate, I actually wondered if the recoil spring was strong enough to cycle the slide, when this firearm was fired. Your impression of the Auto Ordnance 9mm 1911 will soar even higher, when you rack the slide for the first time. The first thing that you notice when you examine the Auto Ordnance 9mm 1911, is the high quality of the fit and finish of this firearm. Know, the 9mm Kahr Arms P9 (Polymer) Pistol that I own and evaluated for Talon Gun Grips is also a proven design, that has been flawlessly reliable. 30 caliber Paratrooper Model M1 Carbine a rifle that has been flawlessly reliable. My familiarity with Auto Ordnance goes back many years, when I adopted their. For the record, Auto Ordnance is no stranger to the firearms industry. In this T&E for Talon Gun Grips we will be reviewing the Made in the USA Government Model style 9mm Auto Ordnance 1911.
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