This video explores the fascinating history of the Auto Mag Model 180, the first semi-automatic .44 Magnum pistol. It details the design origins by Max Gera and Harry Sanford, the challenges faced with investors and manufacturing, and the subsequent bankruptcies of multiple companies that attempted to produce the firearm. Despite its commercial failures, the Auto Mag gained significant recognition after being featured in the movie "Sudden Impact." The description also touches on recent efforts to revive production of the Auto Mag, hinting at the potential for modern manufacturing techniques to ensure its success.
This video delves into the AMT Automag IV, a pistol produced by Arcadia Machine & Tool, highlighting its mechanical lineage as a Browning-style firearm with a tilting barrel, distinct from the original Auto Mag. The description outlines the four Automag models released: the II (.22 Magnum), III (.30 Carbine), IV (.45 Winchester Magnum), and V (.50 Action Express), noting their limited commercial success and the II's continued production under High Standard. The video focuses on the .45 Winchester Magnum variant, drawing a parallel to Browning designs.
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