The NEW Auto Mag!

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I have always wanted one. A good friend has one and I know I'll get to shoot it some day when I am out his way.
I'd consider buying one of these but I would still prefer an original. I won't hold my breath for the re-release.
 
From the rendering it looks like they're planning to be chambered in the original .44AMP. I wonder if it would make sense to pick a more widely available cartridge, like the .50AE...although that'd probably drive a more complex redesign.
 
Master-G said:
From the rendering it looks like they're planning to be chambered in the original .44AMP. I wonder if it would make sense to pick a more widely available cartridge, like the .50AE...although that'd probably drive a more complex redesign.
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I was thinking the same. Even something like 45 win mag might make more sense. Sure, not much factory 45 win mag around, but if you can find brass, at least you can use 45 acp dies.
 
gdawg said:
I was thinking the same. Even something like 45 win mag might make more sense. Sure, not much factory 45 win mag around, but if you can find brass, at least you can use 45 acp dies.
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I'd forgotten about that one--that'd make more sense! A quick Google check shows a CorBon .44AMP 240 gr load at 1450 ft/s and Buffalo Bore .45 Magnum 230 gr load at 1450 ft/s so they'd be very close.
 
If you guys reload I'd stick with the classic calibers. Brass is expensive - but this aint' the gun for budget shooters - and Starline seems to be carrying 44 AMP brass regularly.

Dies are surprisingly available and reasonable on eBay - for the good ones too. I even think RCBS and C-H offer new dies so that should be looked after.

Max Gera - the original designer is said to be part of this project and is planning/making improvements to his original design.


P.s. NICELY illustrated Master-G!
 
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