Ever see Burt Reynolds in Malone?
 

What was that SS semi-auto pistol he used to shoot Calvin (Tracey Walter)?

That would be an AMP Automag.

Are you doing a write up of the film or should I do it? All I have is a VHS copy so there will be no screencaps.

I'd love to contribute to your site but I don't have any way to do caps from a video.
(...at least I don't think I do)

I found this site while doing research for a vid I was making on the Winchester 1897.
I have several videos up on YouTube under the screen name Marcucco about Winchester rifles.

I didn't recognize the gun in Malone and I figured this would be the best place to look.
You've got an excellent concept here, I hope it works out.

Good luck with it.

M