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AMT AutoMag IV

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AutoMag IV
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerHarry Sanford
ManufacturerArcadia Machine & Tool
Unit cost$700 MSRP[1]
Produced1992-2001[2]
Specifications
Mass46 oz (1,300 g)
Length10.75 in (273 mm) stock extended
350 mm (13.8 in) stock folded
Barrel length6.5 in (165.1 mm) (.45 Win. Mag.)
8.625 inches (219.1 mm) (10mm)

Cartridge.45 Winchester Magnum
10mm Auto
ActionShort recoil operated, locked breech
Effective firing range50 m (160 ft)
Feed system7- or 8-round box magazine
SightsAdjustable iron sights

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 Auto. It has a 7- or 8-shot magazine and is made of stainless steel.

See also

References

  1. ^ Fjestad, S.P. (1997). Blue Book of Gun Values (18th ed.). Minneapolis, MN: Blue Book Publications. p. 99. ISBN 1-886768-08-0. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  2. ^ http://www.genitron.com/Handgun/AMT/Pistol/Automag-III/30-Carbine/Variant-1