AMT .40 S&W Backup

Casey · July 17, 2000, 12:13 PM

Hi guys,

I was offered a chance to buy one of thes brand new still in the original box. I trust the guy who is offering it, but I am wondering what it is worth? Is it any good? I don't expect much in the way of accuracy, but if I could get it for $300 or $400, would it be a good buy?

I don't know much about AMT.

Thanks.

Casey

railroader · July 17, 2000, 02:01 PM

I don't own one but I was at the range last week and the guy next to me was shooting one in.45acp. That thing jammed at least every other mag.

fuente2 · July 17, 2000, 04:34 PM

I've got a .45 backup and I've been shooting it for 2 years and I carry it all day everyday.
I've never had it jam.
I bought it nib at a gun show for $325.

Casey · July 17, 2000, 04:39 PM

fuente2,

How does it shoot? I realize that yours is in .45 and this is a .40. Is it controllable and fairly accurate, or is it just for close distances?

Thanks.

Casey

riddleofsteel · July 17, 2000, 04:54 PM

these things run the gambit from very reliable to sorry as HE!!. i would not want to put more than 250 to 275 in one as you will be lucky to get that when you sell. i had one in .400 Cor@Bon. a real pocket rocket. trigger was horrible but i could tear up a combat figure at 21 feet. note the name BACKUP. it should not be your primary weapon.

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July 17, 2000, 12:13 PM	#1
Casey Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Delaware, OH, USA Posts: 279	Hi guys, I was offered a chance to buy one of thes brand new still in the original box. I trust the guy who is offering it, but I am wondering what it is worth? Is it any good? I don't expect much in the way of accuracy, but if I could get it for $300 or $400, would it be a good buy? I don't know much about AMT. Thanks. Casey

July 17, 2000, 02:01 PM	#2
railroader Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2000 Location: so cal Posts: 1,397	I don't own one but I was at the range last week and the guy next to me was shooting one in.45acp. That thing jammed at least every other mag.

July 17, 2000, 04:34 PM	#3
fuente2 Junior Member Join Date: May 1, 2000 Location: DFW-TX Posts: 14	I've got a .45 backup and I've been shooting it for 2 years and I carry it all day everyday. I've never had it jam. I bought it nib at a gun show for $325.

July 17, 2000, 04:39 PM	#4
Casey Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Delaware, OH, USA Posts: 279	fuente2, How does it shoot? I realize that yours is in .45 and this is a .40. Is it controllable and fairly accurate, or is it just for close distances? Thanks. Casey

July 17, 2000, 04:54 PM	#5
riddleofsteel Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2000 Location: above ground Posts: 1,525	these things run the gambit from very reliable to sorry as HE!!. i would not want to put more than 250 to 275 in one as you will be lucky to get that when you sell. i had one in .400 Cor@Bon. a real pocket rocket. trigger was horrible but i could tear up a combat figure at 21 feet. note the name BACKUP. it should not be your primary weapon. ------------------ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what is for lunch. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote. Let he that hath no sword sell his garment and buy one. Luke 22-36 They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night. Song of Solomon 3-8 The man that can keep his head and aims carefully when the situation has gone bad and lead is flying usually wins the fight.