The Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Lightweight Deluxe .45 ACP carbine swaps the blued steel receiver for aluminum to take weight off the classic Tommy Gun layout (Auto-Ordnance part no. ZT5). It keeps the finned barrel with a pinned Cutts compensator, the fixed walnut stock and a 20-round stick magazine. The result is a Thompson that carries and handles lighter than the steel T1 models. It is a good choice for range shooters and collectors who want the look without the full weight.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .45 ACP, the cartridge the Thompson was designed around.
• The receiver is aluminum, the change that makes the T5 models the lightweight Thompsons.
• Weight is 9.5 pounds, noticeably lighter than the 13-pound steel T1 models.
• A pinned Cutts compensator is fitted at the muzzle for the classic profile.
• The magazine is a 20-round stick, the standard feed device for this configuration.
• Sights are a blade front with a fixed battle rear, a simple setup with nothing to knock out of adjustment.
• The stock is fixed American walnut, with a vertical foregrip in front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much lighter is this than a standard Thompson? The maker lists the lightweight T5 models at 9.5 pounds against 13 pounds for the steel T1 models, thanks to the aluminum receiver.

Are the sights adjustable? No. The T5 uses a blade front and a fixed battle rear sight.

What magazine does it ship with? One 20-round stick magazine.

Buy the Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 Lightweight Deluxe Carbine, .45 ACP, Cutts Compensator, Walnut Stock, 20-Round

For a Thompson that does not wear you out on a long range day, the aluminum receiver is the reason to choose the Lightweight Deluxe. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more from Auto-Ordnance and our semi-auto rifles.