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Automag Classic
AutoMag, originally spelled Auto Mag, can refer to one of a series of semi-automatic pistols developed by Harry Sanford and later produced by a variety of firms, including made by Arcadia Machine & Tool (AMT): *Auto Mag Pistol, .44 Automag semi-automatic pistol :and subsequently: *AMT AutoMag II, .22 Magnum semi-automatic pistol *AMT AutoMag III, .30 Carbine semi-automatic pistol *AMT AutoMag IV, .45 Winchester Magnum semi-automatic pistol *AMT AutoMag V The AMT Automag V is a large single action semi-automatic pistol made by Arcadia Machine and Tool (AMT). The weapon was created by Harry Sanford, inventor of the original .44 AutoMag pistol. Production quantity was to be 3000 units, numbered 00 ..., .50 Action Express Magnum semi-automatic pistol {{Disambig Semi-automatic pistols ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arcadia Machine & Tool
Arcadia Machine & Tool, commonly abbreviated to AMT, was a firearms manufacturer from Irwindale, California. The company produced several weapons, primarily clones of existing firearms, but made from stainless steel rather than the standard steel used for most firearms of the time. AMT was described by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as one of the "Ring of Fire companies", which were known for large-scale manufacture of Saturday night specials. The company filed for bankruptcy after their products were affected by quality and reliability problems, and the assets and trademark were acquired by Irwindale Arms Incorporated (IAI). Later, in 1998, Galena Industries of Sturgis, South Dakota, purchased the company and produced firearms in the style of AMT's until 2001 when Crusader Gun Company (later High Standard Manufacturing Company) of Houston, Texas purchased it. Products Pistols * Auto Mag *AMT Baby AutoMag * AMT AutoMag II *AMT AutoMag III *A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auto Mag Pistol
The .44 Auto Mag pistol (AMP) is a large caliber semi-automatic pistol. It was designed between 1966 and 1971 by the Auto Mag Corporation to make a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .44 AMP. The pistol's reputation and looks have made it popular in cinema and novels and several versions are listed as " Curios and Relics" by the ATF. Function The short-recoil operated Auto Mag pistol featured a rotary bolt with six locking lugs located at the front similar to the M16/AR-15 rifle. The Auto Mag is a modest weight pistol designed to give handgun owners .44 Magnum power in a semi-automatic pistol. The .44 Auto Mag was designed to shoot .429-inch, 240-grain bullets at about the same velocity as the .44 Magnum revolver. History In 1970, Auto Mag Corporation president Harry Sanford opened a factory in Pasadena, California. The first pistol was shipped on August 8, 1971, and the factory declared bankruptcy on May 3, 1972, after making fewer than 3,000 pistols. The company opened ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMT AutoMag II
The AMT AutoMag II is a semiautomatic handgun chambered in .22 WMR, that was manufactured by Arcadia Machine and Tool from 1987 until 1999, and is currently manufactured by High Standard. Design There were a number of engineering challenges to overcome in designing an autoloading .22 WMR handgun such as extraction problems. The extraction problems stem from the fact that the slow burning rifle powder of the .22 WMR cartridge develops a late peak pressure. This can cause the case mouth to expand and jam in the chamber when fired from a handgun. AMT overcame this issue by drilling 18 holes at 90 degrees to the chamber. A sleeve was then welded over the chamber; providing a tiny amount of clearance for the excess gas to escape from the first set of holes on back to the second set, thereby relieving the pressure enough to prevent the case from sticking. The stainless steel slide has a large cutout over the barrel, similar to the Beretta M9, to facilitate better cooling and eje ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMT AutoMag III
The AMT Automag III is a single action semi-automatic handgun, designed by Harry Sanford, creator of the first Automag. The Automag III does not actually fire a magnum cartridge,but is chambered for the .30 Carbine cartridge, which was originally designed for the World War II era M1 carbine. It was also originally chambered for the 9mm Winchester Magnum The 9mm Winchester Magnum, which is also known as the 9×29mm, is a centerfire handgun cartridge developed by Winchester in the late 1970s. The cartridge was developed to duplicate the performance of the .357 S&W Magnum in an auto-pistol cartri ... cartridge. Only the original AMT production pistols were made in 9mm Winchester Magnum. Later, Galena production was only in .30 Carbine. It is made of stainless steel and has an 8-round magazine. See also * AMT AutoMag II * AMT AutoMag IV * AMT AutoMag V References External linksOwner's manual [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMT AutoMag IV
The AMT Automag IV is a large, single action semi-automatic handgun. It was created by Harry Sanford, who also invented the original Automag. This model fires the .45 Winchester Magnum round; however until 1993 it was chambered for a time in 10mm Magnum. It has a 7- or 8-round magazine and is made of stainless steel. See also * AMT AutoMag II * AMT AutoMag III * AMT AutoMag V The AMT Automag V is a large single action semi-automatic pistol made by Arcadia Machine and Tool (AMT). The weapon was created by Harry Sanford, inventor of the original .44 AutoMag pistol. Production quantity was to be 3000 units, numbered 0 ... References External linksWebsite which presents detailed analyses of many types of weapon including the AMT automag AMT semi-automatic pistols Semi-auto magnum pistols {{pistol-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMT AutoMag V
The AMT Automag V is a large single action semi-automatic pistol made by Arcadia Machine and Tool (AMT). The weapon was created by Harry Sanford, inventor of the original .44 AutoMag pistol. Production quantity was to be 3000 units, numbered 0001-3000 to 3000-3000. This goal was never reached. The MK V used the same frame as the MK IV, and pistols have been discovered with MK V frames with MK IV slides and vice versa. Design AMT Automag V was designed to fire a .50 caliber cartridge, notably .50 Action Express. It had built-in compensator ports in the barrel assist in keeping muzzle rise to tolerable levels. Furthermore, it was designed to hold a 5-round magazine and made primarily of cast stainless steel. See also * AutoMag (pistol) * AMT AutoMag II * AMT AutoMag III The AMT Automag III is a single action semi-automatic handgun, designed by Harry Sanford, creator of the first Automag. The Automag III does not actually fire a magnum cartridge,but is chambered for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
