New .44 AutoMag at the BackUp Gun Match

Published on July 2, 2022
Duration: 6:20

The new production .44 AutoMag demonstrates remarkable reliability and accuracy in a competitive shooting environment, overcoming the historical issues of its predecessors. Ian McCollum's testing at a BUG match showed the pistol performing flawlessly over approximately 60 rounds, a significant improvement. Guest shooters noted its manageable recoil for its size and power.

Quick Summary

The new production .44 AutoMag has significantly improved reliability compared to historical models, performing flawlessly over ~60 rounds in a competitive BUG match. Its .44 AMP cartridge offers substantial power, and shooters found its recoil manageable for its size.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: New .44 AutoMag at BUG Match
  2. 01:12Match Performance: Stages 3 & 4
  3. 02:46Match Performance: Stages 1 & 2 (Penetration Demo)
  4. 04:26Conclusion & Reliability Assessment
  5. 05:18Guest Shooter Impressions

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the new production .44 AutoMag compared to older models?

The new production .44 AutoMag demonstrated flawless reliability over approximately 60 rounds during a competitive match, a significant improvement over the historically unreliable 1970s magnum automatics like the original AutoMag.

What caliber is the new AutoMag pistol?

The new AutoMag pistol is chambered in the powerful .44 AMP cartridge, which is a semi-automatic pistol cartridge specifically developed for the AutoMag firearm.

How does the recoil of the .44 AutoMag compare to other large caliber handguns?

Guest shooters at the match found the recoil manageable given the pistol's size and power, comparing it favorably to .44 Magnum revolvers, especially those with wooden grips.

What were the results of the .44 AutoMag at the BackUp Gun match?

Ian McCollum finished 9th out of 35 shooters at the BackUp Gun match, with the .44 AutoMag performing reliably and accurately throughout the competition stages.

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