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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 2001.

Market value

MSRP at launch was $700. Used market value in 95% condition is currently around $2,000-$2,200.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45 Winchester Magnum
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

This .45 Win Mag caliber pistol provides high-velocity performance (typically 1,400–1,500 fps with 230 gr loads) and substantial muzzle energy suitable for hunting, silhouette shooting, or long-range target work, with flat trajectory out to 50–100 yards. Recoil is sharp and pronounced due to the cartridge's power and the pistol's mass, though the weight helps mitigate felt impulse compared to lighter platforms. Accuracy is capable of sub-2-inch groups at 25 yards with consistent ammunition in tested examples. The long-slide variant (8.625 inches) offers improved sight radius and further velocity gains but increases overall bulk. Reliability requires diligent lubrication to avoid galling on stainless surfaces, with occasional feeding or ejection variations noted depending on load specifics or maintenance. Production remained low-volume, contributing to scarcity; Galena transitional examples mirror late Irwindale guns mechanically but may show finish or minor part differences.