Description
Few firearms turn heads at the range like a Thompson, and the Auto-Ordnance 1927A-1 Deluxe is the real deal, built by the original maker of the world famous Tommy Gun. This is a semi-automatic .45 ACP carbine with a frame and receiver machined from solid steel, so it carries the same substantial heft and balance that made the original an icon. At around 13 pounds with a 41 inch overall length, it soaks up recoil and lets you run through a magazine of .45 with a grin on your face.
Classic Thompson 1927A-1 Details, Done Right
The finned barrel measures 16.5 inches, and the pinned Cutts compensator brings the total to 18 inches, just like the profile everyone recognizes from the newsreels. The metalwork wears a deep blued finish, and the furniture is genuine polished American walnut from the fixed buttstock to the pistol grip and the horizontal foregrip. That horizontal grip gives this model the classic military carbine silhouette, and the wood-to-steel contrast makes it one of those guns people ask to hold before you even get it out of the bag. Sights are a blade up front paired with an open rear that adjusts for elevation, simple and period correct.
Shooting the Auto-Ordnance Tommy Gun
This carbine ships with a 10-round stick magazine for 10+1 capacity, and it runs plain old .45 ACP, which means affordable, easy-to-find range fuel that hits steel with authority. The blowback action and all that steel keep the muzzle planted, so follow-up shots come fast and flat. Current production models also ship with the squared-style bolt handle from the factory.
Whether you are a collector who appreciates Prohibition-era and WWII history, or you just want the most fun gun in your safe, the Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe delivers on both counts. It is a piece of American firearms history you can shoot every weekend, not just look at through glass.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Auto-Ordnance (Kahr Arms)
- Model: Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe
- Manufacturer Part Number: T110SH
- UPC: 602686214445
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Action: Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 16.5" finned (18" with pinned Cutts compensator)
- Overall Length: 41"
- Capacity: 10+1
- Magazine: 10-round stick magazine
- Sights: Blade front, open rear adjustable for elevation
- Receiver: Machined solid steel
- Finish: Blued steel
- Stock: Fixed American walnut with horizontal foregrip
- Weight: Approx. 13 lbs
What’s Included
- Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe carbine
- One 10-round stick magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe full auto like the original Tommy Gun?
No, this is a semi-automatic carbine, one trigger pull per shot. Auto-Ordnance reproduces the look, feel, and heft of the original Thompson, but the action is semi-auto only. It gives you the classic experience at the range without any of the original's headaches.
How does the barrel measure 18 inches if the finned portion is 16.5 inches?
The finned barrel itself is 16.5 inches, and the Cutts compensator is pinned to the muzzle, which brings the total length to 18 inches. That combination gives the carbine its 41 inch overall length. It is the same recognizable profile the Thompson has always had.
Will the 1927A-1 Deluxe accept drum magazines?
Auto-Ordnance builds drum-compatible versions of the 1927A-1, and many of their stick-fed receivers will run their drum magazines. This model ships with a 10-round stick magazine, and additional Auto-Ordnance stick and drum mags are sold separately. If a drum is a must-have for you, verify fitment for your specific receiver before buying one.
Is the Thompson 1927A-1 heavy to shoot?
It weighs around 13 pounds, which is hefty by modern carbine standards, but that mass works in your favor at the range. Combined with the soft-shooting .45 ACP cartridge and the Cutts compensator, recoil is very mild and the muzzle stays flat. Most people find it one of the most pleasant big-bore carbines they have ever fired.




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