Auto Ordnance 1911?

[Smash05]

I currently own a Stainless SW1911 which has been utterly reliable. I am considering another 1911, but cannot afford the stiff price tag of the newer SW1911's, or the Para-Ordnance or SIG offering that I can get in my state. Auto Ordnance is my only other option, so I am wondering how people who have them feel about their reliability?

 

[timsclips]

I owned one about 20 years ago, it was a basic as issued government 1911A1. Would only feed ball ammo reliably out of the box, got it to feed the flattened Hornady reliably as well, had issues with most hollow-point designs. If what you want is a basic .45 auto to keep for defensive usage or occasional target shooting it would work well. It would also be a good place to start if you would want to build your own custom job as well.
Just don't expect it to be a Kimber out of the box.

 

[Mongo]

Sorry... have to say it:
COLT anything else is just a copy.

 

[Smash05]

I would love a Colt, but sadly not available in my state, nor is Springfield.

 

[Erasmus]

Auto Ord had a hit and miss reputation for quality, over the years.

 

[omaha-beenglockin]

Save up for another Smith.

 

[crackerjax]

I have a Springfield EMP-40 its not .45 but its a Great gun!!!

 

[Smash05]

Actually, I think I will shell out for an M&P 45 and do a sear change in the future. As much as I want another 1911.

 

[ratamahatta]

I bought one as my first 1911, it was used and didn't like any type of ammo that I fed it.....I liked the way it felt, but it wasn't reliable so I traded it off, it would be wise to see if you can shoot it first, or like others have said use the frame to build you a custom.....