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Mark F 
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 Posted: 19 Jan 2026 at 1:56pm |
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Bruce,
I agree completely. I remember shipping my barrel out to have it mag-na-ported; were any sold with that included? Thanks. Mark
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BEEMER1
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Posted: 19 Jan 2026 at 2:30pm |
Just about every custom 44 AMP that Jurras sold was Magna-Ported as were many 357's. Lomont also was a big proponent for Magna-Porting the 44's. Most all of his 44 barrels were ported except for the really long ones.
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Mark F
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Posted: 19 Jan 2026 at 3:17pm |
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Thanks for the quick reply. I remember something along those lines but as I get older, I forget more.
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Posted: 19 Jan 2026 at 5:17pm |
Nothing to worry about, we all do... I keep thinking about a good saying: "The older I get, the better I was".
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Rocketthon
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Posted: 24 Jan 2026 at 6:12pm |
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When my friend bought his from Harry at the gun show in Rapid City back in the day he had the choice of Magna porting or straight barrel, he chose the Magna port. Buying from Harry is about as close to a factory offering as you can get.
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Posted: 24 Jan 2026 at 9:31pm |
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Hi Mark.
The "Custom Model 100" guns were all Mag-Na-Ported as far as I know. It has been said that Mag-Na-Port did this for free for Lee as a promotion of the process. Besides the grips and the markings, only the Mag-Na-Porting was custom. These guns were built by the factory and were not tuned by Lee or Kent. Many were drop shipped from the factory and the case, etc., was sent later. Some people forget about the 11 .44AMP's and the 11 .357AMP's with 8.5-inch barrels. They were also "Custom Model 100" guns from LEJ-80 to LEJ-90. It has been said that if a barrel has been Mag-Na-Ported it has less barrel rise while shooting. If it was not done by a distributer or the factory, the collectability has been compromised.  Bruce
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Posted: 24 Jan 2026 at 10:01pm |
 !The "Custom Model 100" guns were all Mag-Na-Ported as far as I know. It has been said that Mag-Na-Port did this for free for Lee as a promotion of the process. Besides the grips and the markings, only the Mag-Na-Porting was custom. These guns were built by the factory and were not tuned by Lee or Kent. Many were drop shipped from the factory and the case, etc., was sent later. Some people forget about the 11 .44AMP's and the 11 .357AMP's with 8.5-inch barrels. They were also "Custom Model 100" guns from LEJ-80 to LEJ-90. It has been said that if a barrel has been Mag-Na-Ported it has less barrel rise while shooting. If it was not done by a distributer or the factory, the collectability has been compromised. Bruce
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Posted: 24 Jan 2026 at 10:27pm |
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Another one we shot with also had an Automag, un-magna ported, and I have shot both at the same time. Would put the ported gun in my left hand as it did reduce the recoil and especially the muzzle rise. Pulling 2 triggers together is an experience to remember.
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Posted: 25 Jan 2026 at 4:14pm |
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Bruce, I sure hope that you are working on putting together a book of all of your knowledge of the auto mag.
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Posted: 26 Jan 2026 at 1:05am |
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An autographed copy of the book,
"Auto Mag the Pasadena Days" is $45 which includes USPS Priority Mail
shipping to anywhere in the USA. Also APO's and FPO's. Please send payment to my Pay-Pal
account number bestark@ix.netcom.com Please make sure I receive your
address as Pay-Pal does not always provide it.
Thank you.........Bruce
Stark.........(818)-988-5478 A second book is still in the works.....Bruce |
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