The Kahr Arms Thompson M1 Carbine is a semi-automatic .45 ACP rifle (Kahr Arms part no. TM1) built by Auto-Ordnance to recreate the look and feel of the original World War II-era Tommy Gun without any select-fire capability, this is a closed-bolt, semi-auto-only firearm. It’s one of the most distinctive semi-auto rifles in our lineup, a favorite among collectors, history buffs, and range-day shooters who want an unmistakable silhouette backed by modern manufacturing. Chambered in the reliable, soft-shooting .45 ACP cartridge, it feeds from a 30-round detachable stick magazine for extended range sessions between reloads. A blued 16.5-inch barrel and a blade front sight paired with an adjustable rear sight round out a package built for fun as much as function.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 ACP, a proven pistol-caliber cartridge with mild recoil and reliable stopping power.
• The 16.5-inch barrel meets the legal minimum for a rifle-length Thompson while keeping the classic profile.
• Overall length is 38 inches, true to the original Thompson carbine’s proportions.
• Feeds from a 30-round detachable stick magazine, the classic Thompson magazine style.
• Rifling twist is 1:16 inches.
• Fitted with a blade front sight and an adjustable rear sight for classic, dependable aiming.
• The barrel wears a blued finish for period-correct looks and corrosion resistance.
• A manual thumb safety gives positive control over the firearm’s ready state.
• Action is semi-automatic only, one round fires per trigger pull, with no select-fire capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Thompson M1 Carbine a fully automatic machine gun? No, it is a semi-automatic-only rifle. One round fires per trigger pull, with no select-fire function.

What magazine does it use? It feeds from a 30-round detachable stick magazine, the classic Thompson magazine style.

What caliber does it fire? It’s chambered in .45 ACP, the same cartridge used in the original World War II-era Thompson.

Buy the Kahr Arms Thompson M1 Carbine .45 ACP Rifle

Few firearms turn heads on the range like a Tommy Gun, and this Kahr Arms Thompson M1 Carbine delivers the look without any of the paperwork a genuine transferable machine gun requires. It’s a conversation starter, a genuinely fun range gun, and a nod to American firearms history, all in a semi-automatic-only package. Order yours from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.