AJ Ordnance Thomas 45
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MSRP:$629.99
Used Price:
$629.99
Sale Price:
$699.99
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See DealDeveloped by Frank S. Thomas in the early 1970s, Alexander James Ordnance produced the Thomas 45 for just a year, between 1977 and 1978. Designed as a small, large calibre pistol the Thomas used a delayed blowback action to slow the recoil of the slide. Thomas used a pair of slide-locking levers that were engaged by a paddle in the grip, which appears to be, but isn’t, a grip safety. Thomas’ patent explains the system The pistol may be compact it is
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not light, weighing 32oz (0.9kg). While its relatively small size for a .45 ACP was attractive, the pistol was snappy due to its chambering and a poor trigger and the grip actuated delay mechanism made the pistol uncomfortable to shoot. Sources suggest that AJ Ordnance produced less than 1,000 Thomas 45s before production ended.AJ Ordnance Thomas 45 For Sale
Technical Data
Weight
32.6 oz
Capacity
15+1
Barrel Length
3.58"
Finish
Stainless Steel
Sights
Front Blade
Gun Type
Pistol
Action
Semi-Automatic
Caliber
.45 ACP
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AJ Ordnance Thomas 45 Specifications
Category
Weight
32.6 oz
Capacity
15+1
Barrel Length
3.58"
Finish
Stainless Steel
Sights
Front Blade
Gun Type
Pistol
Action
Semi-Automatic
Caliber
.45 ACP
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