November 2020 Auto Mag Ltd., Co. Loris, SC USA SHOOTER’S MANUAL AUTO MAG™ MODEL 180 CLASSIC AND FOUNDERS PISTOL In 1982, the last Auto Mag was assembled; however, the story of the Auto Mag continues today. In 2015, a new company was formed to bring this legend back to the market, Auto Mag Ltd., Co. Auto Mag Ltd., Co. is now in the process of remaking the Auto Mag with the intent to keep the heart and soul of the Auto Mag but, while also correcting many of the issues that true lovers of the Auto Mag have wanted resolved. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube and keep up to date on events in the Auto Mag product line by signing up for our newsletter and/or reviewing our Blog. This AutoMag Shooter's Manual was written to allow you to have maximum enjoyment of your favorite shooting sport in a safe manner. Be sure to read it thoroughly, including the Warranty and Statement of Liability. Please study and comply with the sections marked WARNING and CAUTION. CONTENTS Auto Mag™ Model 180 Classic and Founders Pistol .............................................. 1 Warranty ................................................................................................................ 2 Statement of Liability .............................................................................................. 4 General Description ............................................................................................... 5 Lubricants .............................................................................................................. 5 Special Notices ...................................................................................................... 5 Functioning of the Pistol ......................................................................................... 6 Feeding ............................................................................................................. 7 Locking ............................................................................................................. 7 Firing ................................................................................................................. 7 Unlocking .......................................................................................................... 8 Extracting .......................................................................................................... 8 Ejecting ............................................................................................................. 8 Cocking ............................................................................................................. 8 Safety Lever Operation ..................................................................................... 9 Settings and Adjustments ....................................................................................... 9 Trigger Settings ............................................................................................... 10 Front Sight removal and installation ..................................................................... 10 Safety Practices ................................................................................................... 11 Loading, Firing and Unloading .............................................................................. 12 Magazine Loading ........................................................................................... 12 Pistol Loading.................................................................................................. 13 1 | P a g e SHOOTER’S MANUAL Suggestion for Easy Cocking........................................................................... 13 Firing ............................................................................................................... 14 Never carry the pistol when loaded .................................................................. 15 Unloading the Pistol ........................................................................................ 15 Unloading the Magazine .................................................................................. 15 Normal Maintenance ............................................................................................ 15 Disassembly (Field Stripping) ............................................................................... 15 Disassembly Sequence ................................................................................... 16 Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 17 Cleaning Sequence ......................................................................................... 17 Accelerator Removal, Inspection, Cleaning and Replacement .............................. 17 Reassembly ......................................................................................................... 18 Reassembly Sequence ................................................................................... 18 Factory Service .................................................................................................... 20 On-line Resources........................................................................................... 22 Illustrated Parts List .............................................................................................. 23 WARRANTY WARRANTY FOR FIREARMS AND FIREARM COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED BY AUTO MAG LTD. CO.: 1. New firearms and firearm components are warranted by the manufacturer and product returns/repairs should be arranged directly with the manufacturer. 2. Most manufacturers will require the customer to pay shipping for delivery of a firearm or firearm component for repair. You should expect to be responsible for shipping costs if you have a warranty issue. 3. If the item under an Auto Mag Ltd. Co. warranty also includes a warrant from another manufacturer on certain items or components, the Auto Mag Ltd. Co. warranty does not run concurrently with the other manufacturer’s warranty, but begins only upon the expiration of the other manufacturer’s warranty. If the scope or duration of the other manufacturer’s warranty cannot reasonably be determined, then the warranty of Auto Mag Ltd. Co. will be limited to the warranty described in Section 4 below. 4. For all items under Auto Mag Ltd. Co. warranty that do not also include a warranty from the manufacturer of a part or component, or where Auto Mag Ltd. Co. cannot reasonably determine the scope of the applicable manufacturer’s warranty at the time of the claim, Auto Mag Ltd. Co. warrants that: 2 | P a g e SHOOTER’S MANUAL 5. If the warranted item is purchased in newly manufactured condition (as denoted on the item description available at the time of purchase), it is free of defects in material or workmanship from the date of the original purchase of the item; or 6. If the warranted item is purchase in surplus, salvage or used condition (as denoted on the item description available at the time of purchase), there is no warranty provided by Auto Mag Ltd. Co., and the obligation of Auto Mag Ltd. Co. shall be limited to the replacement of such item, only, without further warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. 7. Auto Mag Ltd. Co.’s sole obligation under this warranty, and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law shall be the repair or replacement of the parts, without charge, which are, in the case of a warranty provided under Section 3 above, qualified by the terms and conditions of the manufacturer’s warranty, and in the case of a warranty provided under Section 4 above, defective in material or workmanship. At Auto Mag Ltd. Co.’s sole discretion, a replacement item or order credit may be provided if an item is unrepairable. If a replacement item is provided, the original warranty will remain in effect for the replacement item. Order credit will be provided at the lower of the purchase price or the then current retail value of the item, as determined by Auto Mag Ltd. Co. 8. This warranty applies only to the item in the condition as originally sold by Auto Mag Ltd. Co. The warranty does not cover: the replacement or refinishing or parts that are subject to normal wear and tear through the lifespan of the item; issues related to the accuracy of any item; and any accessories that come with the item or attachments to the item. 9. This warranty is void if using hand loaded or reloaded ammunition, or if this firearm is modified in any manner from the original factory specifications. 10. This warranty is void if transferred to someone other than the original purchaser of the item, as list on the sale receipt, and is non-transferrable. 11. This warranty does not include shipping costs associated with a warranty claim. You are responsible for shipping the warranty item both to and from Auto Mag Ltd. Co. as necessary to fulfill the terms of the warranty. 12. To make a claim under this warranty, you must return the complete item to Auto Mag Ltd. Co. You must provide in writing full details of the defect or malfunction, you name, the purchase date, and a copy of your sales receipt (or other proof of 3 | P a g e SHOOTER’S MANUAL purchase).For questions about the warranty or information about making a claim, please contact: Auto Mag Ltd., Co 4232 Meadow Street Loris, South Carolina 29569 Telephone: 843-756-0362 13. IN NO EVENT SHALL AUTO MAG LTD. CO. BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, CAUSED BY ANY DEFECT OR