Wildey Survivor
Wildey Inc. · Pistol · Limited Production · 1980
Also known as: Wildey Magnum, Wildey Automatic Pistol
Overview
The Wildey Survivor is a large gas-operated, magnum-caliber semi-automatic pistol designed by Wildey J. Moore. Unlike conventional recoil-operated handguns, it uses a gas-operated action with a rotating three-lug bolt and an adjustable gas regulator that lets the shooter tune the system to different loads or close it for single-shot use. Built from stainless steel with interchangeable barrels in lengths from 5 to 18 inches, it is chambered for proprietary Wildey magnum cartridges as well as the .45 Winchester Magnum.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1814 g (64.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 412 m/s (1352 fps) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .475 Wildey Magnum · primary — also known as .475 Wildey
- .45 Winchester Magnum — also known as .45 Win Mag
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Decocking Lever, Manual Safety
- Features: Gas Operated Action, Rotating Bolt Three Lugs, Adjustable Gas Regulator, Interchangeable Barrels, Ventilated Rib, Adjustable Sights
Production
Production years: 1980-present
Low-volume specialty production; manufacture interrupted multiple times under different owners
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Wildey J. Moore
Notes
The 8-inch-barrel .475 Wildey Magnum is the configuration most associated with the gun. Production has been intermittent across several corporate owners since the 1980s.
Background
The Wildey gained pop-culture fame as the oversized handgun carried by Charles Bronson's character in the 1985 film Death Wish 3, which made the .475 Wildey Magnum a sought-after collector's item.