The Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1911 Squadron Special Edition is a commemorative single-action .45 ACP pistol styled with World War II fighter-plane motifs. It features a 5″ barrel, a worn black/gray Cerakote finish with engraved slide artwork, and checkered wood grips stamped with an integrated U.S. logo. The pistol includes one 7-round magazine and standard mechanical safeties for a traditional 1911 operation.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .45 ACP as specified by the manufacturer.
- The barrel measures 5 inches.
- The overall capacity is 7 + 1.
- The action is Single Action.
- The frame material is Steel.
- The finish is a Black/Gray Cerakote with a worn aesthetic.
- The grip material is Checkered Wood with Integrated US Logo.
- Sights are Blade Front and Drift Adjustable Rear.
- Safeties include Thumb, Grip, and Firing Pin safeties.
- The slide is serrated with engraving and features the Squadron shark-mouth artwork.
This Squadron Special Edition blends period-inspired aesthetics with proven 1911 function. Its engraved slide, rivet-and-panel detailing, and checkered wood grips deliver a distinctive presentation for collectors or shooters who appreciate historically themed designs in a service-style platform. The pistol’s conventional controls and single-action operation keep it familiar to experienced 1911 owners while the Cerakote finish and custom engraving set it apart visually.
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