Talk:AMT
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There's also a firearms company called AMT (I'm not sure what it stands for) that was bought by Galena Industries (which went out of business shortly after AMT did). I can't find any information online about AMT or Galena (quick Google search); are there any gun enthusiasts here that know more? The lack of concise info on the Internet would make this a useful article on Wikipedia, IMO. --Schultz.Ryan 02:27, 19 Mar 2005 (UTC)
Well AMT Stands for Arcadia Machine Tools. They produced handguns, mainly stainless, in the early 1980's. They produced the AMT Backup series. A small stainless handgun in a variety of calibers. .45, .380, yes, .22LR (rare) and others. They also produced an automag, which I never saw. I have a .22LR AMT Backup. However the clip broke and now it is impossible to find a replacement.
[edit] AMT/Galena Industries
Around 2000 Galena Industries bought the name AMT and is was manufacturing the AMT hardballer, which has been tested to shoot sub one inch groups at 50 yards consistently and the reliability has been improved under Galena.
An excerpt from Patrick Sweeney's Book of 1911s:
"THe orginal AMT pistols were famous for two things: neing the first 1911 pistols made entirely of stainless steel and a spotty record of reliability:.
the newer Hardballers, if you can find them, are made in Sturgis, SD. THey have serial number GGAxxxxx, have standard Government Issue look with the exception of a adjustable target rear sight, smooth recoil spring plug, and a competition thumb safety.
