Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	AMT-High Standard Manufacturing Co. More Info

About the Gun

The Automag IV (.45 Winchester Magnum primary, with limited 10mm Magnum variant) is a single-action, short-recoil locked-breech semi-automatic pistol employing a Browning-style tilting-barrel mechanism. It features all-stainless construction, an external hammer, adjustable Millet rear sight with fixed front blade, grooved polymer grips, and a slide-mounted firing pin block safety. The design includes a wide grip frame and extended magazine well to handle the elongated, high-pressure cartridges.

Production

This model was produced from 1992 to 1993.

Market value

MSRP at launch was $700. Used market value in 95% condition is currently around $2,500-$3,000.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	10 mm
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

This 10mm Magnum variant, produced briefly in 1992–1993 during early AMT/IAI runs, delivers ballistics approaching .41 Remington Magnum levels with higher velocity potential than standard 10mm Auto loads, benefiting from the extended barrel in most documented examples for better powder burn and energy transfer. Felt recoil is generally described as comparable to medium .357 Magnum loads—sharper than the .45 Win Mag in some owner reports but more manageable for extended sessions due to the pistol's weight and the cartridge's characteristics. Practical accuracy remains good at typical handgun ranges, with the design's locked-breech system handling pressures effectively. The chambering saw very limited output, making examples scarce; cartridge availability remains restricted today, often requiring handloading for consistent performance. Like the .45 version, it shares the same core mechanism and stainless construction, with similar maintenance needs to prevent component wear.