New To Me .45

mk70ss · May 11, 2020, 12:06 PM

Just picked this AMT Backup .45 from my FFL. Traded another forum member a gun I never used for it.

tallball · May 11, 2020, 01:57 PM

I remember those, from back in the day.

Very cool!

Be sure and let us know how it shoots.

SouthpawShootr · May 14, 2020, 06:37 PM

I have one. Was reliable but really heavy. Recoil was pretty stout. And that hole on shot a small gun made it look like a cannon. I carried mine for quite a few years.

PolarFBear · May 15, 2020, 07:33 AM

There are several posts on these "unique" fire arms. I've owned three examples. I really like the size, and weight, of the AMT. Years ago my LGS that I frequently patronized had a new one languishing on the shelf. I wanted it. The owner advised me AGAINST the purchase. He said they were no good and would jam and I would be disappointed. But he reluctantly sold it to me at a good price. Yes, I was disappointed. It jammed frequently with hard ball. The blast was worse than any I have had with a .45 acp. Sold it down the road. However; still intrigued with the AMT bought another example, cheap. This one was used and was a CHAMP, except for that blast. Shot hardball like a champ and some hollowpoints. Liked it a lot but it was a casualty of a "domestic discord". Bought another one, used, this year. It was dismal. Just like the first one; a jam-o-matic. Sold it fast and bought a Kahr CW45. Synopsis: if you get a good one GREAT hang on to it. If it's typical of AMTs let it go unless you can find that rare gunsmith that can "make it right". Will I but another one? Yes. Mk70ss, I see you are in Tennessee. I am in NE TN, want to sell it???? I just like the things! Oh, it's called a "back-up" because after the first shot you throw the gun at the target and BACK uo.

runningbear · May 15, 2020, 09:47 AM

Here is a small 4" .45 i picked up years ago a Para CCO LDA, Para is not making it today i found it a good shooter never a jam i carry it from time to time.

RickB · May 15, 2020, 09:56 AM

A shooting buddy has one chambered in .38 Super, which is a pretty weird chambering for a compact pistol, but if the action is long enough to accommodate a 1.25" cartridge, why not?
Probably not many people interested in using their touted "warm" loads in that particular gun.

ammo.crafter · May 15, 2020, 10:29 AM

Congrats!

I have a backup in .380 and it functions without issue. They were manufactured at several different locations and function appears to be location-based.

My 380 has more felt recoil than my Walther but the AMT is a great pocket piece.

Enjoy.

May 11, 2020, 12:06 PM	#1
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	New To Me .45 Just picked this AMT Backup .45 from my FFL. Traded another forum member a gun I never used for it. __________________ Say when.....

May 15, 2020, 09:56 AM	#6
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	A shooting buddy has one chambered in .38 Super, which is a pretty weird chambering for a compact pistol, but if the action is long enough to accommodate a 1.25" cartridge, why not? Probably not many people interested in using their touted "warm" loads in that particular gun. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

May 15, 2020, 10:29 AM	#7
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	AMT Congrats! I have a backup in .380 and it functions without issue. They were manufactured at several different locations and function appears to be location-based. My 380 has more felt recoil than my Walther but the AMT is a great pocket piece. Enjoy. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

May 11, 2020, 01:57 PM	#2
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	I remember those, from back in the day. Very cool! Be sure and let us know how it shoots.

May 14, 2020, 06:37 PM	#3
SouthpawShootr Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 887	I have one. Was reliable but really heavy. Recoil was pretty stout. And that hole on shot a small gun made it look like a cannon. I carried mine for quite a few years.

May 15, 2020, 07:33 AM	#4
PolarFBear Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2015 Location: NE Tennessee, a "Free State" Posts: 477	There are several posts on these "unique" fire arms. I've owned three examples. I really like the size, and weight, of the AMT. Years ago my LGS that I frequently patronized had a new one languishing on the shelf. I wanted it. The owner advised me AGAINST the purchase. He said they were no good and would jam and I would be disappointed. But he reluctantly sold it to me at a good price. Yes, I was disappointed. It jammed frequently with hard ball. The blast was worse than any I have had with a .45 acp. Sold it down the road. However; still intrigued with the AMT bought another example, cheap. This one was used and was a CHAMP, except for that blast. Shot hardball like a champ and some hollowpoints. Liked it a lot but it was a casualty of a "domestic discord". Bought another one, used, this year. It was dismal. Just like the first one; a jam-o-matic. Sold it fast and bought a Kahr CW45. Synopsis: if you get a good one GREAT hang on to it. If it's typical of AMTs let it go unless you can find that rare gunsmith that can "make it right". Will I but another one? Yes. Mk70ss, I see you are in Tennessee. I am in NE TN, want to sell it???? I just like the things! Oh, it's called a "back-up" because after the first shot you throw the gun at the target and BACK uo.