AMT Hardballer explained
AMT Hardballer |
Origin: | United States |
Type: | Semi-automatic pistol |
Is Ranged: | yes |
Manufacturer: | Arcadia Machine & Tool, Galena Industries |
Production Date: | 1977–2002 |
Variants: | Accelerator, Commando, Government, Javelina, Longslide, Skipper |
Weight: | 380NaN0 46.060NaN0 (Longslide) |
Length: | 8.50NaN0 10.50NaN0 (Longslide) |
Part Length: | 40NaN0 (Commando, Skipper) 50NaN0 (Hardballer, Government) 70NaN0 (Accelerator, Longslide, Javelina) |
Cartridge: | .45 ACP 10mm Auto (Javelina) .40 S&W (Commando) .400 Corbon (Accelerator) |
Action: | Short recoil operated, locked breech |
Feed: | 7-round box magazine 8-round magazine (Commando, Javelina) |
Sights: | Fully adjustable Millett rear sight; front blade Fixed sights on Government models |
The AMT Hardballer is a series of pistols that are part of the 1911 platform (based on the .45 ACP M1911) made by Arcadia Machine & Tool (AMT) from 1977 to 2002.[1] The Hardballer was the first entirely stainless steel 1911 pattern pistol.[2] Other features included adjustable rear sights and a lengthened grip safety.[3]
Overview
The Hardballer derives its name from round-nose hardball G.I. ammunition(solid 230 grain full metal jacketed bullets). This is the round thepistol was designed to shoot.
The Hardballer series of pistols all share a brushedstainless steel finish and a wide target style trigger with adjustabletrigger stop. The later Galena-made pistols have an elongated"beavertail" grip safety and a beveled magazine well.[4]
Variants
- AMT Hardballer: an all stainless steel version of the Colt Gold Cup, fitted with Micro rear sights. Standard variant.[5]
- AMT Combat Government: was developed as a sports pistol but in 1978 AMT marketed the Combat Government, an M1911 clone with fixed sights for police departments. Since 1985, this model has been called the "Government" with the term "Combat" omitted.[5]
- AMT Longslide: a version with an extended 70NaN0 barrel, introduced in 1980. It has the same qualities as the Hardballer but with slide and barrel lengthened by 20NaN0.[5]
- AMT Skipper: a compact version of the Hardballer introduced in 1980. It features a 40NaN0 barrel. In 1984, the Skipper disappeared from AMT's range.[5]
- AMT Commando: originally offered by AMT then improved and reintroduced in 2000 (this date in question) under the Galena Industries brand. The original AMT Commando was a 50NaN0 barreled version and did not have a loaded chamber indicator nor beavertail grip safety. The improved Commando is a compact model of the 50NaN0 Government with a 40NaN0 barrel but retaining the frame of the Government model. It is chambered in .40 S&W and has an 8-round magazine capacity.[5]
- AMT Accelerator: a Galena-made Longslide chambered for the .400 Corbon cartridge featuring a 70NaN0 barrel and an elongated beavertail.[4]
- AMT Javelina: a variant chambered in the 10mm Auto caliber with an 8-round capacity magazine, available both as a standard and longslide version.[5]
External links
Notes and References
- Book: Jones. Richard D. . White. Andrew . Jane's Guns Recognition Guide 5e. 25 May 2013. 27 May 2008. Harper Collins. 978-0-06-137408-1. 100.
- Book: Shideler, Dan. Gun Digest 2011. 25 May 2013. 2010. Krause Publications. Iola, Wisconsin. 978-1-4402-1561-2. 114.
- Book: Hartink, A.E.. The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers. Chartwell Books, Inc. 2002. 87–88. Edison, New Jersey. 978-0-7858-1519-8.
- Book: Dan. Shideler. Jerry. Lee. 2012 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price & Reference Guide. 25 May 2013. 3 January 2012. Krause Publications. Iola Wisconsin. 978-1-4402-1688-6. 50–51, 472.
- Book: Peterson, Phillip . Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values. 25 May 2013. 16 September 2011. Gun Digest Books. Iola, Wisconsin. 978-1-4402-1831-6. 91.