Axel Foley
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tnhawk, that's unfortunate. I hope with enough tinkering I can get this thing to a point I can rely on it. Funny though, I have thought this might just be a single shot gun as far as reliability.
I wish I could find a 45 AMT back-up or even a 380 AMT back-up for that price, as a .32 NAA barrel swap project.Ahoy RsqVet,
After researching and hearing all the bad news about the AMT 45 BACK UP, I took a chance on a like-new condition one, on sale for $250.
Before shooting a single cartridge I disassembled (taking pics along the way to refresh my memory for re-assembly) the pistol completely. I found the internals in machined rough condition. Polished and buffed every single part...everything...very carefully. The hammer assembly is the worst, a real swine, but must be disassembled and thoroughly fluffed and buffed. This was time consuming, but when finished, the action becomes as smooth as a hot knife passing thru soft butter, with a silky, consistent, firm trigger pull. Very slick.
The owner must, in effect, re-manufacture the pistol, then keep it clean and well lubed. 100% flawless function.
Amazing how accurate these little AMT 45 BACK UPs are, 3/4" groups doable at CCW distances, and how well they handle the recoil of the 45 ACP cartridge. Mostly use for ankle carry, on occasion pocket or IWB (requires wide strong belt).
Only problem are the grip screws, they must be tightened after every range session, as they come loose. Lost one.
Good luck.
That Springfield looks real nice! I also have been debating on the Kahr PM45 and the PM9 prior to purchasing the AMT. I still may trade for the PM9 if I can't get this feed problem fixed. Oh well, got my Sig P238 back my pocket and I guess that's where it will stay until I fix the AMT or find another "deal"?