Anyone have one? Got pics? Wanted one ever since Eastwood packed one.
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44 Automag
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I don't have one of the original Auto Mags but I did just buy an AMT Automag V in .50 Action Express. It looks like a 1911 on 'roids and the cartridge is about twice the size of a .45ACP. I haven't even had a chance to take pics or shoot it yet, but I did order some ammo - Hornady XTP 300gr JHP - 1475fps @ the muzzle!!! Yeeeow!!
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What a disappointment Mike! I was thinking you had some pictures of yours!!
rags
It's on my Christmas list.
Okay, since no .44 Auto Mags have shown up here's some pics of my .50.
It's NIB with all of the paperwork, etc, number 409 of an intended run of 3000 though I've read only around 2000 were actually built in 1993-94. Soon as the weather allows I'm going to put some rounds through it.
Here it is with my SW1911 9mm Pro to give some perspective on it's size-
And here's a 300gr .50 Action Express cartridge posing with a 230gr .45ACP-
It's NIB with all of the paperwork, etc, number 409 of an intended run of 3000 though I've read only around 2000 were actually built in 1993-94. Soon as the weather allows I'm going to put some rounds through it.
Here it is with my SW1911 9mm Pro to give some perspective on it's size-
And here's a 300gr .50 Action Express cartridge posing with a 230gr .45ACP-
Shorty4T
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Back in my youth there was a gun store in Oxford, MS that had one of these for the mear price of $700. In the mid 70s this was a mint to a young man throwing papers for a living. I've always had an admiration for these pistols, about 15 years ago I went on the hunt for one but never found one I actually wanted to spend money on. There is a store in Athens, GA (Franklins) that had a pair of them the last time I was in there on consignment. They wanted about a grand more than I was willing to pay for one.
It's an interesting pistol, stories of parts breakage keep me from buying one. I'm sure that some of this comes from handloaders tring to fit 30-06 powder levels not realizing they trimmed the case to make it fit in the Automag.
Cheers,
Sam
It's an interesting pistol, stories of parts breakage keep me from buying one. I'm sure that some of this comes from handloaders tring to fit 30-06 powder levels not realizing they trimmed the case to make it fit in the Automag.
Cheers,
Sam
I held one once in the '80s but did not fire it, very muzzle heavy. Talked to an owner several years ago who told me that: recoil was vicious, muzzle blast horrendous, and not really accurate.
My M29 / 629 has all I need for power. If you really want thump, use a 45-70 rifle. My Taylor Arms Quigley is fun to shoot without the pain and suffering.
My M29 / 629 has all I need for power. If you really want thump, use a 45-70 rifle. My Taylor Arms Quigley is fun to shoot without the pain and suffering.
Sebago Son
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Had one long ago...
But now long gone... was a 6" TDE .44 with a 10" (as I recall) extra barrel in a fitted case.
Shot about half of the Jurras Assoc. ammo that came with the gun in the trade. Was less than impressed. Was the most expensive magazine fed single shot I've ever seen. I moved it along at a modest profit.
But now long gone... was a 6" TDE .44 with a 10" (as I recall) extra barrel in a fitted case.
Shot about half of the Jurras Assoc. ammo that came with the gun in the trade. Was less than impressed. Was the most expensive magazine fed single shot I've ever seen. I moved it along at a modest profit.
beach elvis
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I have a cousin who was a high roller back in the '70's and early '80's and also an avid shooter and hunter.
Immediately after seeing the one Dirty Harry flick with the Automag in it, he ordered one directly from the manufacturer. When it arrived, he noticed the serial number was 3 (I believe) zeroes and the number 1.
He contacted them and told him what they had sent him, thinking they might want to hold on to that one. Their response was along the lines of, "What, is there something wrong with it?" When my cousin told them it was perfectly fine, their response to him was, "Then enjoy."
The gun is long gone (stolen) but he still has 4 boxes of .44 Automag ammo.
Immediately after seeing the one Dirty Harry flick with the Automag in it, he ordered one directly from the manufacturer. When it arrived, he noticed the serial number was 3 (I believe) zeroes and the number 1.
He contacted them and told him what they had sent him, thinking they might want to hold on to that one. Their response was along the lines of, "What, is there something wrong with it?" When my cousin told them it was perfectly fine, their response to him was, "Then enjoy."
The gun is long gone (stolen) but he still has 4 boxes of .44 Automag ammo.
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I make my share of spelling mistakes so it's the pot calling the kettle black but that is classic! LOL.
As for the Automag, how does it compare to the Desert Eagle 50AE? I shot one years ago when they first came out and it was a cannon.
Friend of mine has the 30 Carbine version. Big, heavy but fun to shoot. It's a fire breathing dragon.
INKSPOT
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What's a good price on one? I saw one for 2000.00 and thought is was high.
westcoast362
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Sorry I don't have any pics that I can post. I have had two Pasadena Auto Mags. The first one I bought from Harry Sanford at his Pasadena gun shop for $220. I shot it quite a bit and sold it after a few years for a 600% profit.
The other one was one of the factory engraved ones that I picked up for $700. I sold it for a nice profit as well.
The other one was one of the factory engraved ones that I picked up for $700. I sold it for a nice profit as well.
have owned and shot several over the years.moved them some years ago when parts got hard to get and very expensive. my favorite was 357 automag with an 81/2 in bbl. as far as i know, they all still exist in central iowa. simpson ltd. has a bunch of the rarest,nib. guns that i have ever seen. they came from switzerland from and old collector that bought them new and only shot one of about a dozen. had tons of ammo, mags, spare parts, and grips. you need the grips because with the original plastic ones, they would split after 2-500 rounds. with my first one i had to make brass. what a pita. later, norma offered new brass and was great. they were a real handful to shoot in 44 cal.
Herknav
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Not to derail the thread, but what's the trigger reach like? I have midget fingers, and the 1911 comparison pic makes it look like I might have to pack a lunch to get all the way up to the trigger.
It's a stretch, if you have trouble with a 1911 it may not work for you.
Keep in mind that my gun is an AMT Automag, the originals were called Auto Mags and had a much different look to them. I've never had the opportunity to handle or shoot on of the originals.
Oh yeah, Merry Christmas everyone!!!!! It's a beautiful, sunny day here and after we get through all of the celebratory visits this afternoon I'll take mine out and put a few rounds through it. I'll have my wife take some pics, maybe we can get some of it in full recoil.
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Herknav
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Badly worded on my part. There's not a gun that fits my hand better than a short-triggered 1911.
Peter M. Eick
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Here you go. This is an early Pasadena version.
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