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AndyC wrote: ↑Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:42 am Update from Patrick via email:

I am sorry we have been slow on our updates as of late, we have just been so busy getting things in place. We are in the middle of completing the function fire test and we have learned a great deal about the service life of our parts and how they work together. It will probably take a few more weeks to complete our testing cycle for the Auto Mag. In the meantime, we are ramping up the production line to try to hit our production goal of 100 Auto Mags per month by September. (Yes, I said production in September!)

Shown below is an X-Ray of the Auto Mag we took to see the relationships and confirm the fitment of the parts.



At this time, we have usable frame castings, yet we are continuing to make improvements to reduce the handwork involved in producing finished frames on our end. We believe we will be able to increase our production rate with each new iteration of the castings we receive. Click the image below or here to see a time-lapse video of the frame machining.



Our polishers have gotten their processes and machines dialed in and have produced some of the most beautifully polished uppers I have ever seen. They are so reflective they can be used as a mirror. The iPhone picture below does not do them justice.



Our air compressor system is no longer sufficient to operate all our equipment simultaneously. We are in the process of installing a 75-horsepower system which should be up and running in a week. Once installed, this will help us increase our production.



We have currently moved one employee from part-time to full time and have hired a second full-time employee. We are always looking for more good machinists and if you know of any good candidates please send an e-mail to: rob@automag.com.

Finally, I want to thank all of you for your trust and your patience.

Patrick Henry III

AndyC wrote:it'll just be a range toy I've always wanted.

AndyC wrote:I had a difficult decision to make quickly today.

I had left a VM for the owner of the new AutoMag company to make sure I was in the queue for a 6.5" model. He called back and casually quizzed me a little re AutoMag history and, to cut a long story short, he offered me one of the last two Founder's Editions (8.5"). I figure I'm due something special after dabbling in crypto-currencies and making healthy profits, so time to reward myself - so I accepted.

The pistol should arrive Feb sometime.

Vol Texan wrote:

C-dub wrote:

John Galt wrote:How does the ammo compare to 44 mag revolver ammo?

It's not the same stuff?

Revolver ammo (in general) has a rim that is wider than the casing to hold the cartridge in place within the rotating cylinder (prevents it from falling through the hole). Semi-auto ammo (in general) is not rimmed wider than the casing. Rather, it has an extractor groove. That groove gives an appearance of a rim behind it, but the rim is often the same diameter as the rest of the casing.

So, in theory, the ammo for the semi-auto would fall through the holes in the cylinder of a similarly-sized revolver.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rim_(firearms)

John Galt wrote:How does the ammo compare to 44 mag revolver ammo?