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The Land of the Free Edition takes Auto-Ordnance's well-regarded Thompson 1911 and turns it into a patriotic showpiece you can still run hard at the range. Chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and a 7+1 capacity, it rides on a stainless steel frame and slide, so you get the heft and reliability folks expect from a Government-size 1911. The finish is a black and stainless bi-tone Cerakote treatment, and the custom-engraved hardwood grips carry Land of the Free, Home of the Brave, eagle, and 250th Anniversary themes that set it apart from a plain mil-spec gun.
This isn't just a standard 1911 with a sticker slapped on it. The engraving work and two-tone finish make it a genuine commemorative piece, the kind of gun that looks right in a display case but won't feel out of place in a holster either. Night sights come standard, which is a nice touch on a tribute gun since plenty of commemoratives ship with basic irons. That means you can shoot it in low light without swapping anything out.
Underneath the patriotic dress, this is the same Thompson 1911 that has earned a reputation as one of the better-built American 1911s in its class. You get the classic single-action trigger, a recoil-soaking steel frame, and that familiar Browning-designed feel that has kept the .45 ACP popular for over a century. It feeds from standard single-stack 1911 magazines and ships with one 7-round mag, so picking up spares down the road is easy and cheap.
Auto-Ordnance traces its roots back to Colonel John T. Thompson and the original Tommy Gun, and that history shows up in the brand's attention to detail on pieces like this. Whether you're a collector who appreciates American craftsmanship or someone who wants a .45 with a little extra character, the Land of the Free Edition delivers a gun built to be shot and shown off in equal measure.
The core gun is the same well-built Thompson 1911 in .45 ACP, but this edition adds custom-engraved hardwood grips with Land of the Free, Home of the Brave, eagle, and 250th Anniversary themes. It also wears a black and stainless bi-tone Cerakote finish and comes with night sights. It is a commemorative dress-up of a proven platform rather than a different gun mechanically.
You can absolutely shoot it. It is built on the standard stainless Thompson 1911 platform with a 5-inch barrel and steel construction, so it functions like any other Government-size .45. The night sights actually make it more range-ready than a lot of commemorative pieces.
It feeds from standard single-stack 1911 magazines in .45 ACP, so spares are easy to find and affordable. The pistol ships with one 7-round magazine. Most quality aftermarket 7- and 8-round 1911 mags will run fine in it.
This edition ships with night sights, which is a step up from the basic blade-and-notch setup you find on many entry-level 1911s. That makes it usable in low-light conditions right out of the box without any upgrades.
Yes. Auto-Ordnance is part of the Kahr Firearms Group, and the Thompson 1911 line is built in the United States. The brand traces back to Colonel John T. Thompson, the man behind the original Tommy Gun.
| UPC | 602686423168 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 1911TCAC21 |
| Shipping Weight | 4.4 |
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