The Auto-Ordnance TA5 Featured in the upcoming issue of Firearms News Magazine. Mar 27, 2011 Can you point me to the documentation that shows the M1 and 1928A1 Auto-Ordnance Bridgeport Thompson serial numbers started at NO. I know there is a picture of M1 serial number 153 in Roger Cox's book.

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The only true mil spec. 1911 I can find on the market is the one offered by AO. I know it's got a hammer block so it is not a true mil spec. It's as close as I am going to find. I understand Springfield has discontinued their GI version.
I have never owned an Auto Ordnance gun before. I know they are not considered a high end firearm, but are they reliable? That's my main concern. I only run ball ammo so it should function.
I have owned 4 1911s in the past but never this brand. I would be thankful for any first hand accounts of this pistol.

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Thanks guys and gals.

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Steve

Auto Ordnance 1928a1 Serial Numbers

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