Auto-Ordnance M1 Lightweight Carbine Features The Auto-Ordnance M1 Lightweight Carbine is chambered in .45 ACP and built around a high-strength lightweight aluminum alloy receiver that reduces overall weight by approximately 34.8 percent compared to the traditional steel TM1 model. That weight savings comes directly from the receiver material not from a shortened design so the rifle still carries the full-size proportions shooters expect from a Thompson pattern carbine. The 16.5 inch blued barrel retains the smooth profile and classic look of the original military Thompson while delivering modern manufacturing consistency and feeding from a 10 round stick magazine keeps the action running true to the Tommy Gun s original operating style. Fixed sights consisting of a pinned front blade and a fixed battle rear sight keep the sighting system true to the historic design giving shooters the same sight picture generations of Thompson owners trained with. At roughly 8 pounds the rifle remains light enough for extended range sessions or display without the fatigue of the original wartime guns making it a practical choice for range days as well as the display case. Simulated walnut grain polymer furniture gives the carbine the authentic wood-stock appearance of the classic Thompson without the added weight or maintenance of real walnut so owners get the look of a vintage firearm with none of the upkeep that comes with genuine wood. The fixed stock design keeps the familiar silhouette intact appealing directly to collectors and history enthusiasts drawn to the Tommy Gun s legacy and its decades of service and screen presence. Each rifle ships with one 10 round stick magazine offering a lower-capacity option for states or shooters who prefer it while still delivering the same 10+1 on-demand capacity the platform is built around. Auto-Ordnance continues a tradition of craftsmanship that honors the original Thompson while making ownership more accessible through reduced weight and cost putting a piece of firearms history within reach of a wider range of collectors and shooters alike. Auto-Ordnance M1 Lightweight Carbine Specifications Manufacturer: Auto-Ordnance Model: M1 Lightweight Carbine Caliber: .45 ACP Action: Semi-Auto Capacity: 10+1 Barrel Length: 16.5 Barrel Finish: Blued Receiver Material: Aluminum Alloy Receiver Finish: Blued Stock Material: Polymer Stock Finish: Walnut Grain Polymer Stock Description: Fixed Sights: Pinned Blade Front Fixed Battle Rear Overall Length: 38 Weight: 8 lbs Magazines Included: 1 Available At: GrabAGun