The Autauga Arms Mk II .32 was manufactured from 1996 to 2000. A total of 3,200 guns were produced. The company was headquartered at Prattville in Autauga County Alabama. I paid $500 for this unfired example in 2013. It never made it to my gun cabinet, as my wife claimed it for her own at first sight.
The Autauga Arms .32 was often compared to the Seecamp .32, but it wasn't a direct copy.
Both pistols are indeed very similar in size and appearance, and they both are chambered in .32 ACP.
However, there are some distinct differences in their design and mechanics.
However, there are some distinct differences in their design and mechanics.
The Seecamp LWS .32, designed by Larry Seecamp, is known for its high-quality construction and was one of the earliest and most popular micro-compact .32 ACP pistols designed specifically for concealed carry. It played a significant role in popularizing this category of firearms.
Autauga Arms' MKII .32, on the other hand, while similar in size and purpose, had its own unique design elements. The internal mechanisms, materials used, and some aspects of the construction differed from the Seecamp model.
In the world of firearms, it's not uncommon for successful designs to inspire other manufacturers to produce similar models. While the Autauga Arms MKII .32 shares the micro-compact, concealed carry niche with the Seecamp .32, calling it a "copy" would be an oversimplification.
Colin Smith
GUNCC Guest Writer
