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Opinions On Auto-Ordnance .45?

NOTPARSNOTPARS Member Posts: 2,081 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 2007 in Ask the Experts
1911 style .45s are not cheap. Kahr took over Auto-Ordnace which had a reputation for producing, well, not the best .45. Kahr claims they have redesigned it and it is a good .45. I have seen them sell for between $450 and $500. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on this pistol or should I pass?
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  • XracerXracer Member Posts: 1,990 ✭
    edited November -1
    I've seen some of the older ones, and they're not great. Can't comment on the newer variety.

    I'd recommend saving your pennies for a bit more and step up in quality to a Kimber or SA.
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  • NOTPARSNOTPARS Member Posts: 2,081 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For Xracer: Thanks for the information. What do you think of Colts? My dad is a die hard Colt fan. I seem to recall some negative comments about Colts and he seems to think you can get a new one, base model, for around $500. I really like the look and feel of the Dan Wesson .45's. I shot a Kimber and loved it. But, it was a little out of my price range. I will probalby follow your advice and just wait until I spring for a good one.
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  • XracerXracer Member Posts: 1,990 ✭
    edited November -1
    A new Colt would be a good choice. I'd stay away from ones made in the early '90's....they had some quality issues, but the new ones are fine guns.....however, I haven't seen any new ones for anywhere near $500.

    I've heard some very good things about the Dan Wesson, but don't have any first hand experience with the DW 1911. They sure made some nice revolvers, though.
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  • d.occhid.occhi Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've owned an Auto Ordnance .45 for 16 years. It is very well made, accurate, and dependable. At first there were a few feeding problems with a failure to feed, however that corrected itself after firing it for awhile. I frequently carry this gun (I have a CCW) and I would not risk my life or the lives of my family on an unreliable gun.
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  • boltthrowerboltthrower Member Posts: 212 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mine sucks, and is no comparison to my Colt Gold cup.
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  • BigBarnBigBarn Member Posts: 361 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have four 45's to include the Auto Ordance, and I can say that it is the most accurate of all the 45's I own. I have done some custom work to it, (stocks, trigger, hammer, and grip saftey), and all of that has made it better. It is still my favorite 45, and I shoot a lot!

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  • buddybbuddyb Member Posts: 5,386 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have owned 2.One absolutly flawless.One piece of junk.
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  • offerorofferor Member Posts: 8,625 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The AO guns were roughly machined and finished; some of them "shot themselves in," and of course they could be smithed into better shape. Kahr has upgraded quality control and I would not be afraid of the line anymore if the price was right. There are plenty of alternatives though and I wouldn't go to an Auto-Ord unless I got a Kahr-made one dirt cheap, or unless they started marketing the "Pit Bull" again.

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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They are soft check rockwell hardness . same with Charles Daly & Norinkco. if you are going to shoot much go with Kimber, Colt, Caspian, Les Baer,Springfield.
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  • wolfdog45wolfdog45 Member Posts: 584 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have owned a AO .45 for 6 years and it works perfectly.
    I did wear the ejector out on it one time and had to replace it but that is like any other gun, you shoot any gun enough times and you will have to rplace something.
    I carry my AO all the time.
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