When was the AMT Hardballer made?
When was the AMT Hardballer made?
1977
The AMT Hardballer is a series of pistols that are a clone of the ….
| AMT Hardballer | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Arcadia Machine & Tool, Galena Industries |
| Produced | 1977–2002 |
| Variants | Accelerator, Commando, Government, Javelina, Longslide, Skipper |
What happened to AMT guns?
Arcadia Machine & Tool, commonly abbreviated to AMT, was a firearms manufacturer from Irwindale, California. The company filed for bankruptcy after their products were marred with quality and reliability problems, and the assets and trademark were acquired by Irwindale Arms Incorporated (IAI).
What gun is the Silverballer based on?
AMT 1911 ‘Hardballer
The AMT 1911 ‘Hardballer’ (nicknamed by Agent 47 the “Silverballer,” and known in HITMAN™ as the “ICA Silverballer”) is Agent 47’s signature pistol.
Who bought AMT?
American Medical Technologies Announces Acquisition by One Equity Partners and The Silverfern Group IRVINE, CA – AUGUST 20, 2020 – American Medical Technologies (“AMT”) has been acquired by One Equity Partners (“OEP”) and The Silverfern Group (“Silverfern”).
What kind of pistol is the AMT Hardballer?
The AMT Hardballer is a series of pistols that are a clone of the.45 ACP Colt M1911 made by Arcadia Machine & Tool (AMT) from 1977 to 2002. The Hardballer was the first entirely stainless steel 1911 pattern pistol. Other features included adjustable rear sights and a lengthened grip safety.
How did the AMT Hardballer get its name?
The name Hardballer was because it was designed to fire .45acp 230 gr. ball ammo. It performed unreliably with hollow point ammunition of that era and would only use FMJ or hardball ammunition with any reliability, although with “throating”, it will allow the use of semi-wadcutters.
What are the advantages of an AMT Hardballer?
A principal advantage of this weapon is that almost every part is a drop-in interchange with any other M1911; as a result, a Hardballer owner is assured of a wide variety of repair parts and custom parts.
What kind of sights does the AMT Hardballer have?
AMT Hardballer: an all stainless steel version of the Colt Gold Cup, fitted with Micro rear sights. 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.