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Few guns turn heads at the range like a Thompson, and the Auto-Ordnance 1927A-1 Commando is the working man's version of the legend. Instead of the polished blue and glossy walnut of the Deluxe model, the Commando wears black Parkerized steel and walnut furniture finished in a durable matte black. Same iconic silhouette, same all-steel construction, just dressed for duty rather than display. Underneath it all is a semi-automatic carbine chambered in .45 ACP that fires from a closed bolt, so you get the classic experience with modern manners.
The receiver is machined from solid steel, which is a big part of why this carbine tips the scales around 13 pounds. That heft is part of the charm, and it makes shooting .45 ACP feel like a lazy afternoon. The 16.5 inch finned barrel carries a pinned compensator up front that brings the total barrel length to 18 inches, with an overall length of 41 inches. Sights are a fixed blade up front paired with an open adjustable rear, true to the original pattern. The vertical rear grip and horizontal forend fill the hands nicely and keep the whole package steady on target.
This one ships with a single 20-round stick magazine, and it runs happily on standard pressure 230 grain FMJ ball ammo, the load the platform was built around. Auto-Ordnance recommends steering clear of steel-cased ammo in their Thompson long guns, so stick with brass and this carbine will reward you with smooth, reliable range sessions.
Whether you are a WWII history buff, a collector rounding out the lineup, or just somebody who wants the most entertaining plinker at the range, this carbine delivers an experience nothing else really matches. It is a faithful piece of Americana you can shoot every weekend without babying it, and the murdered-out finish sets it apart from every other Tommy Gun on the rack.
No, this is a semi-automatic carbine that fires one round per trigger pull from a closed bolt. It reproduces the look and feel of the original Thompson, but it's built with modern semi-auto mechanics. That makes it a standard rifle purchase rather than anything exotic.
Yes, Auto-Ordnance Thompson carbines are designed to run both stick and drum magazines. This model ships with a 20-round stick mag, and Auto-Ordnance offers drums separately if you want the full gangster-era look. Sticks tend to be lighter and easier to load, while drums are all about the classic profile.
Standard 230 grain FMJ ball ammo is the sweet spot, since that's what the platform was originally designed around. Auto-Ordnance specifically warns against using steel-cased ammo in their Thompson long guns, so stick with brass-cased loads. Between the 13 pound weight and the compensator, felt recoil is remarkably soft.
Mechanically they're the same carbine. The Commando trades the Deluxe's polished blued steel and natural walnut for a black Parkerized finish and black-finished wood furniture. It's a more rugged, subdued take on the classic Thompson that stands out in its own way.
| UPC | 602686213004 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | T1-C |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 16.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 20 + 1 |
| Length | 41 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 20 rd. Stick |
| Package Height | 6.0 |
| Package Width | 15.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Lever Action |
| Shipping Weight | 24.2 |
| Sights | Blade Front/Rear Adjustable |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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