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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The AMT Automag II is a striking and unconventional semi-automatic handgun chambered in the high-velocity .22 WMR. First introduced by Arcadia Machine and Tool in 1987 and later revived by High Standard, the Automag II stands out as one of the most innovative rimfire pistols ever built. Creating a self-loading handgun for the .22 WMR wasn't easy—this cartridge uses a slow-burning rifle powder that peaks in pressure later than typical pistol rounds. That delay can c …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The AMT AutoMag IV is a robust and powerful stainless steel semi-automatic pistol originally manufactured by Arcadia Machine & Tool (AMT). Designed by legendary firearms developer Harry Sanford—creator of the original AutoMag—the AutoMag IV was built primarily to chamber the formidable .45 Winchester Magnum, a high-performance cartridge developed for hunting and metallic silhouette shooting. A small number were also produced in the exceedingly rare 10mm M …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The AMT Automag III is a single-action semi-automatic handgun designed by Harry Sanford, creator of the first Automag. The Automag III does not actually fire a magnum cartridge but is chambered for the .30 Carbine cartridge originally designed for the World War II era M1 carbine. It was also originally chambered for the 9mm Winchester Magnum cartridge. Only the original AMT production pistols were made in 9mm Winchester Magnum …