Description
Few firearms carry the kind of instant recognition the Thompson does, and the Roaring 20s edition leans all the way into that heritage. Built by Auto-Ordnance in collaboration with Outlaw Ordnance, this 1927A1 wears intricate Art Deco engraving across the receiver, pulled straight from the design language of the Jazz Age. The metalwork is finished in Midnight Blue and Satin Aluminum Cerakote, then carefully distressed for a battleworn look that makes it appear like it spent a few decades riding around in a violin case. The 18 inch barrel gets its own treatment, engraved with the two nicknames that made this gun famous: Trench Broom and Chicago Typewriter.
What Makes the Roaring 20s Thompson Special
The details here go well beyond the metal. The American walnut stock, grip, and vertical foregrip are engraved with period scenes, giving the whole package a level of craftsmanship you rarely see on a production gun. Up front you get the classic finned barrel and Cutts compensator that defined the original, along with a fixed blade front sight and adjustable rear. Overall length runs 42.5 inches, and like every Thompson, it has real heft to it. That weight combined with the compensator and the mild-mannered .45 ACP cartridge makes this one of the most pleasant, soft-shooting carbines you will ever run at the range.
Shooting the 1927A1 Roaring 20s
Auto-Ordnance builds these as closed-bolt semi-autos, so you get the iconic profile with modern, range-friendly function. It ships with both a 50 round drum and a 20 round stick magazine, so you can run it the way the era demanded or keep it slim and classic. Whether it ends up as the centerpiece of a collection, a display piece over the mantle, or the gun everyone lines up to shoot on range day, this Tommy Gun delivers on all three. Pieces like this do not come along often, and this one nails the look.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Auto-Ordnance (Kahr Firearms Group)
- Model: 1927A1 Roaring 20s Custom
- MPN: T150DC7
- UPC: 602686422918
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Action: Semi-Auto, Closed Bolt
- Barrel Length: 18" Finned with Cutts Compensator
- Barrel Engraving: "Trench Broom" and "Chicago Typewriter"
- Finish: Distressed Midnight Blue & Satin Aluminum Cerakote
- Stock: Engraved American Walnut, Fixed with Vertical Foregrip
- Sights: Fixed Blade Front, Adjustable Rear
- Capacity: 20+1 (Stick) / 50 (Drum)
- Overall Length: 42.5"
- Twist Rate: 1:16"
What’s Included
- Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A1 Roaring 20s Carbine
- 50 Round Drum Magazine
- 20 Round Stick Magazine
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Thompson 1927A1 Roaring 20s a full-auto Tommy Gun?
No, this is a semi-automatic carbine that fires from a closed bolt, unlike the original open-bolt submachine guns. It keeps the classic 1920s profile, finned barrel, and Cutts compensator while functioning as a modern semi-auto rifle. That means one trigger pull, one round, every time.
What magazines come with the Roaring 20s Thompson, and will other Thompson mags work?
It ships with a 50 round drum and a 20 round stick magazine right in the box. Auto-Ordnance stick and drum magazines made for the current 1927A1 line will run in this carbine, so adding spares is easy. Original military surplus mags can be hit or miss, so sticking with Auto-Ordnance mags is the safe bet.
Is the battleworn finish on this Thompson actual wear or done at the factory?
The distressed look is intentional and applied at the factory. The Midnight Blue and Satin Aluminum Cerakote is aged by hand to give it that decades-old vintage character, so every gun has a slightly unique appearance. Underneath the aged look, the Cerakote is a modern, durable finish that holds up well to handling and range use.
How heavy is the 1927A1 and is it comfortable to shoot?
Thompsons are all steel and walnut, so expect real heft, generally in the neighborhood of 13 pounds unloaded before you add the drum. The upside is that all that weight, combined with the Cutts compensator and the soft-recoiling .45 ACP cartridge, makes this one of the smoothest-shooting carbines you can put on the line. Follow-up shots are quick and muzzle rise is minimal.





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