OWNER’S MANUAL TO BE USED FOR AUTO-ORDNANCE 1911 MODELS Maker of the world famous ™ “TOMMY GUN” Model: 1911PKZ (WWII Parkerized) Model: T1911 (Standard) Model: 1911WGS (Deluxe) Model: 1911C (Mid size, Standard) As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the full-time responsibility of safe firearm handling for your own safety and the safety of those around you. Before handling any firearm read and understand the information contained in its owner’s manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page USER SAFETY WARNINGS & RESPONSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 LOCKING DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 NOMENCLATURE (AUTO-ORDNANCE 1911 MODELS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 SAFETY FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USER SAFETY WARNINGS & RESPONSIBILITY IMPORTANT “SAFETY WARNINGS’ -- NOTE THE SYMBOL These safety warnings are for your protection as well as the safety of others. Disregarding information in this manual may result in serious injury or death. STOP! Do not attempt to load or use any firearm until you read and understand the information contained in its owner’s manual. Before handling your firearm, you should learn how it operates and how to maintain it.
To protect yourself and others from injury, use the correct ammunition referenced by the markings on the barrel. Auto-Ordnance firearms are designed, manufactured and proof tested to recommended Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) standards for factory loaded ammunition.
LOCKING DEVICES This firearm was originally sold with a key-operated locking device. While it can help provide secure storage for your unloaded firearm, any locking device can fail. All guns are designed to fire if they are loaded and the trigger is pulled. Therefore, never install the locking device inside the trigger guard or in any way that it can possibly pull the trigger! Do not leave the keys in the lock.
Barrel Bushing Barrel Front Sight Recoil Spring Plug Model: 1911PKZ (WWII Parkerized) Slide Ejection port (Opposite side) Slide Stop Slide Stop Notch Disassembly Notch Rear Sight Trigger Guard Trigger Magazine catch Hammer Frame Thumb Safety Notch Grip Thumb Safety Grip Safety Lanyard Loop NOMENCLATURE 6
Safety Features Auto-Ordnance Model 1911 semi-automatic pistols incorporate several positive safety devices which, if properly employed, reduces the danger of accidental discharge. Trigger Guard The trigger guard is a metal loop that surrounds the trigger, protecting it from damage or accidental discharge. Thumb Safety The thumb safety is located on the left rear of the pistol just below the slide. To operate the thumb safety pull the slide to its most rearward position and release.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHECK OR DEMONSTRATE THE DISCONNECTOR FUNCTION WITH A LOADED PISTOL. PUSHING ON THE MUZZLE WITH YOUR HAND OR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE BODY IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAUSING INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Hammer Safety Stop The hammer safety stop is a notch on the hammer which prevents it from falling fully forward in the event of a primary sear notch failure.
LEAD EXPOSURE Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the state of California to cause birth defect, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. Loading the Magazine Use only factory loaded ammunition of the proper caliber manufactured to US Industry and SAAMI specifications, referenced by markings on barrel.
Loading the Pistol Practice this important aspect of firearm handling with an unloaded handgun until you can perform each of the steps described below. This procedure begins with an empty handgun with the magazine out. 1. Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. 2. Hold pistol grip with one hand. Keep other hand clear of ejection port and grasp serrated finger grips on both sides of slide. Pull slide back approx.
Condition Three - Magazine loaded, chamber loaded, hammer cocked, safety on. Proper training from NRA certified firearm instructors must be received prior to carrying the firearm in this condition. The pistol can be fired when the thumb safety is off and the trigger is squeezed. Use Condition Three when you must be prepared to use the pistol immediately without warning. Unloading the Pistol WARNING: THE UNLOADING SEQUENCE MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY AS SPELLED OUT.
Firing the Auto-Ordnance 1911 Pistol ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING. 1. Point the muzzle in a safe direction and do not touch the trigger. 2. Load the pistol as previously described on page 10. 3. Grasp pistol by the grip and, with the index finger resting along the outside of the trigger guard, take aim. Aim by aligning the target with the front and rear sights. After identifying your target and seeing that it is clear to shoot, focus on the front sight.
Disassembly of the Auto-Ordnance 1911 Models for Routine Cleaning WARNING: MAKE SURE YOUR HANDGUN IS UNLOADED BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCEDURE. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IN CASE YOU LOSE CONTROL OF A SPRING LOADED COMPONENT SUCH AS THE RECOIL SPRING OR PLUG WHICH COULD INJURE YOUR EYES. 1. Always make sure the magazine is removed and the pistol is not loaded. The pistol should be cleaned after every use and when exposed to dirt, sand, etc. PICTURE #5 Barrel bushing (Clockwise) 2.
9. Turn barrel bushing counterclockwise, push barrel and barrel bushing forward until bushing is clear of the slide, then remove bushing from the barrel. 10. Push barrel link forward and remove barrel from the slide. NOTE: Do not drop the hammer while slide is removed from the frame. DO NOT STRIP YOUR PISTOL ANY FURTHER THAN PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED. DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER PARTS, PARTICULARLY SAFETY PARTS. IF ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED SEE “SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR SERVICE ” ON PAGE 19.
6. Insert the recoil spring plug onto the recoil spring. Push the slide back about 1/4 inch, press down on the recoil spring plug, compressing the recoil spring into the slide until the plug is fully home, then rotate the barrel bushing. Align the arched part of the bushing so that it straddles the recoil spring plug and locks in place. YOU COULD DAMAGE YOUR PISTOL WHEN YOU FIRE, OR ATTEMPT TO FIRE IF THE RECOIL SPRING PLUG IS NOT CORRECTLY SEATED AND LOCKED AS DESCRIBED IN #6 ABOVE. 7.
1. Removable baseplate magazine CAUTION: The magazine spring is under tension and could come out causing injury. Magazine follower To remove the base, push in the base lock which sticks out through a hole in the base, and slide the base off towards the front of the magazine. Then remove the base lock by sliding it towards the front of the magazine. The spring and follower can now be removed through the bottom of the magazine.
Care and Cleaning of the Pistol BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE HANDGUN AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN NO CARTRIDGES. At regular intervals, after firing or whenever the handgun has been exposed to sand, dust, extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse conditions, disassemble, clean and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is essential to the reliable functioning of any firearm. To clean the handgun, proceed as follows: 1.
WARNING! BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM, BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM. IMPROPER FITTING PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to be absolutely certain that parts ordered from the factory are correctly fitted and installed.
WARNING! TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY A FIREARM CONTAINING MODIFIED, BROKEN, BADLY WORN OR MALFUNCTIONING PARTS SHOULD NEVER BE FIRED! Shipping Firearms For Service Auto-Ordnance handguns returned to the factory for service or repair should be sent to: K.A.I. 130 Goddard Memorial Drive Worcester, MA 01603 Contact Kahr Arms Customer Service Dept. at: (508) 795-3919 to receive a “Return Authorization” Number before shipping a firearm to the factory. Firearms shipped to the factory must be sent prepaid.
THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that ownership imposes the responsibility on the firearm owner to use his firearm in a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
5. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING. Even a bit of mud, snow or excess lubricating oil or grease in the bore may cause the barrel to bulge, or even burst on firing, and can cause serious injury to the shooter and bystanders. Be sure that you are using ammunition of the proper caliber and loading designated on the barrel for the firearm you are using.
AUTO-ORDNANCE MODELS: 1911PKZ, T1911, 1911C and 1911WGS PARTS LIST Key DESCRIPTION Parts# 32. Recoil Spring .....................................G32 1. Slide.....................................................G1 33. Plug ...................................................G33 2. Rear Sight ...........................................G2 34. Barrel Bushing...................................G34 3. Extractor ..............................................G3 35. Barrel, 5”.................................
43 1 34 2 35 33 35A 3 36 32 4 6 5 37 31 30 38 24 23B 40 39 45 42 41 29 10 46 8 9 7 11 27 28 23A 25 47 12 13 14 26 24 24 44 15 20 22 16 17 24 19 21 18 18A EXPLODED VIEW, Models: 1911PKZ, T1911, 1911C and 1911WGS 23
Limited One-Year Warranty Thompson Rifles & Auto-Ordnance Handguns This “LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY” has been drafted to comply with the MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENT ACT which is effective for goods manufactured on or after December 31, 1976. KAHR ARMS / AUTO-ORDNANCE warrants that this firearm was originally manufactured free of defects in material or workmanship.
