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There are guns people buy to shoot, and guns people buy because they represent something. The Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe in the T1ABTG configuration manages to be both. Built on a solid steel receiver with a black finish and titanium gold appointments throughout, this Special Edition Tommy Gun is the kind of piece that gets attention at the range before you've even loaded a round. The gold plated buttplate and matching gold plated 20-round stick magazine make it clear this isn't your standard blued Thompson.
The furniture is polished American walnut on the fixed buttstock and vertical foregrip, giving it that classic 1920s silhouette that made the Thompson one of the most iconic firearms ever produced. The 16.5-inch finned barrel pairs with a pinned Cutts compensator that brings total barrel length to 18 inches, which helps tame muzzle rise while adding that vintage look that's become synonymous with the Tommy Gun. The compensator is removable on this 18-inch configuration, unlike the permanently affixed versions found on shorter barrel variants. Sights are a blade front with an open adjustable rear, elevation-adjustable, and in keeping with the period-correct design.
At 13 pounds, the all-steel construction is substantial, but that weight works in your favor when it comes to managing recoil behind the .45 ACP cartridge. The closed-bolt semi-auto operation runs cleanly on standard factory .45 Auto ammunition, and the Cutts compensator genuinely does its job keeping the muzzle tracking flat through rapid fire. This is not a lightweight plinker. It's a full-size carbine with real steel and real walnut, and it shoots accordingly. The 20+1 capacity with the included gold stick magazine gives you plenty to work with at the range, and the design also accepts larger drum magazines if you want to go that route.
Made in Worcester, MA by Kahr Firearms Group under the Auto-Ordnance name, the 1927A-1 is the closest thing available to owning an original Thompson in today's market. The T1ABTG Special Edition adds an aesthetic layer on top of an already proven platform, making it equally at home in a collection display or on the firing line.
The T1ABTG features a black steel receiver with titanium gold appointments, a gold plated buttplate, and a gold plated 20-round stick magazine rather than the standard blued finish. It's the same proven 1927A-1 platform underneath, but dressed up in a way that makes it a standout both at the range and on a display wall.
Yes, the 1927A-1 is designed to accept both stick and drum magazines in addition to the included 20-round stick mag. Auto-Ordnance and aftermarket sources offer 50-round and 100-round drum options that are compatible with the platform. Just keep in mind that a loaded drum will add meaningful weight to an already substantial firearm.
On the T1ABTG with its 18-inch barrel configuration, the Cutts compensator is pinned but removable, unlike the shorter 16.5-inch T1-14 variants where the compensator is permanently affixed and counted as part of the barrel length. Removing it will shorten the overall length accordingly.
The 1927A-1 runs reliably on standard factory-loaded .45 ACP ammunition. Quality 230-grain FMJ is the go-to for range use and feeds without issue through the closed-bolt semi-auto action. It's generally recommended to stick with reputable factory loads rather than light or underpowered handloads to ensure reliable cycling.
At 13 pounds empty, the all-steel and walnut Thompson is genuinely hefty. That said, the weight actually works in your favor when shooting, as it soaks up .45 ACP recoil and keeps the gun stable. Most people find it comfortable to shoot from a supported or standing position, though it's not the kind of rifle you want to carry for miles.
Auto-Ordnance produces the Thompson 1927A-1 line in Worcester, Massachusetts. The brand is owned by the Kahr Firearms Group and continues to manufacture these semi-auto Thompson carbines on U.S. soil using quality steel and American walnut components.
| UPC | 602686423137 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | T1ABTG |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 18" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 20 + 1 |
| Color | Black, Gold |
| Model | |
| Shipping Weight | 23.5 |
| Sights | Blade Front/Adj Rear |
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