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Few firearms get people talking at the range like a Thompson. The Auto-Ordnance 1927A-1 Deluxe recreates the iconic Tommy Gun as a semi-automatic carbine chambered in .45 ACP, and it does not cut corners on the details. The receiver is machined from solid steel with a deep blued finish, the buttstock, pistol grip, and vertical foregrip are genuine polished American walnut, and the finned barrel wears the signature pinned Cutts compensator up front. From ten feet away, it looks like it stepped straight out of the 1920s.
Unlike the original open-bolt design, this version fires from a closed bolt in semi-auto only, which makes it smoother on target and more predictable shot to shot. At roughly 13 pounds, all that steel and walnut soaks up what little recoil the .45 ACP produces, so follow-up shots are quick and the whole experience is genuinely fun. Sights are a fixed blade up front paired with an adjustable rear, and the carbine measures 41 inches from buttstock to muzzle with a 16.5 inch finned barrel plus that pinned compensator ahead of it. It ships with one 20-round stick magazine and can run higher capacity stick and drum magazines if you want the full period look.
General John T. Thompson set out over a century ago to build a one-man, handheld machine gun, and the design he created went on to serve American troops through World War II and beyond. Auto-Ordnance, part of the Kahr Arms family, still builds these in the USA, keeping the classic lines and heft that made the original famous. Whether you collect military history, do reenactment work, or just want the most recognizable silhouette in American firearms hanging on the rack, this Deluxe model earns its spot. It is a range gun, a conversation piece, and a slice of history all in one package.
No, this is a semi-automatic carbine that fires one round per trigger pull. It operates from a closed bolt rather than the open-bolt system of the original, which gives it a cleaner trigger break and better practical accuracy. You get all the classic looks in a range-friendly package.
Yes. It ships with a 20-round stick magazine, but the platform accepts Thompson-pattern stick and drum magazines in various capacities, including 50 and 100 round drums. If you want the full gangster-era look, a drum is the way to get there.
It weighs right around 13 pounds thanks to the machined steel receiver and solid walnut furniture. That heft is a plus at the range since it soaks up the mild recoil of .45 ACP and keeps the muzzle steady. It shoots soft and stays on target better than most pistol caliber carbines.
No, the Cutts compensator is permanently pinned to the finned barrel. It is part of the classic Thompson profile and helps keep muzzle rise in check. Plan on it staying put unless you rebarrel the gun entirely.
| UPC | 602686211000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | T1 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | MODERN SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 16.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 20 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 41 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 / 20 rd. Stick |
| Package Height | 6.0 |
| Package Width | 15.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Manual Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 22.65 |
| Sights | Blade Front/Fixed Battle Rear |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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