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TunnelRat · July 11, 2011, 12:20 PM

I can find an AO for $500 brand new, but then again I live an hour away from the factory.

I have handled them, and shot them, at a range near me. They are barebones, but the quality seemed fine. Didn't have a single problem in 200 rounds of reloads, and this is a range gun that gets beat up. Fit and finish are basic but tight. AO got bought out by Kahr in '99 and I feel that the quality has gone up since then. I see a lot of bashing of them online, but from my personal experience they are a decent product for the price.

Personally I would try and find one without GI sights as I think they are somewhat limiting. I recently picked up a barely used S&W 1911 for $750 that was very nice.

July 11, 2011, 12:20 PM	#11
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	I can find an AO for $500 brand new, but then again I live an hour away from the factory. I have handled them, and shot them, at a range near me. They are barebones, but the quality seemed fine. Didn't have a single problem in 200 rounds of reloads, and this is a range gun that gets beat up. Fit and finish are basic but tight. AO got bought out by Kahr in '99 and I feel that the quality has gone up since then. I see a lot of bashing of them online, but from my personal experience they are a decent product for the price. Personally I would try and find one without GI sights as I think they are somewhat limiting. I recently picked up a barely used S&W 1911 for $750 that was very nice. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness