AMT Hardballer Opinions

[Dancing Heretik]

Looking for opinions of buying a used AMT Hardballer.

I've already made my first payment. I'll be paying for quite a while. It's more expensive than any gun I've ever bought.

But, I'm starting to have doubts. So, opinions would be appreciated.

 

[candcallen]

Is it stock or had work done. How old, i.e. early or late production.

These are the things we need to know, lol

ETA a good inspection by quality 1911 guy would be important too. Checking parts fit and assembly quality.

 

[Dancing Heretik]

I don't know how early or late production. The serial number is A00158.

There was some work done on it. The original owner left a bag of original parts that he replaced (firing pin, grips, guide rod & spring, and bushing.

 

[m5215]

Ha Ha You said hard ball. That was cool. Ha Ha Ha...

 

[TxStetson]

I don't know how early or late production. The serial number is A00158.

There was some work done on it. The original owner left a bag of original parts that he replaced (firing pin, grips, guide rod & spring, and bushing.

Well evidently it's had some work done on it. I'd buy it, but then I'm a big fan of 1911's anyway.

 

[wbblazer90]

That’s a good looking gun, if the price was right, I’d go for it. AMT doesn’t make guns anymore, so I bet it’ll just go up in value if you want to sell it a few years down the road. Plus, find another one and then you can say you have agent 47’s silver ballers lol

 

[Geezer]

I have an AMT Hardballer that I bought at a gun show several years ago. It's not as pretty as some 1911's but it will shoot with most of them. I put some new grips on it not too long ago. My serial number has a B prefix.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Don't over pay for it they have a small
Following. And there are better guns for the money. Yeah I had one along with a Back up 45 and 380.

 

[V-Tach]

30 Carbine AMT's are awesome....................

 

[Renegade]

I bought A15152 in 1981.

Mine was the worst Jam-O-Matic I every had, a complete POS. I traded it in a Stainless Springfield Loaded and never regretted it.

 

[easy rider]

Looking for opinions of buying a used AMT Hardballer.

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I've already made my first payment. I'll be paying for quite a while. It's more expensive than any gun I've ever bought.

But, I'm starting to have doubts. So, opinions would be appreciated.

I don't know much about this particular gun, but I had a bit of buyers remorse when I bought my 1911 that I carry now. Although I did my research and even got to hold one and look it over good, and I found one cheaper than most places, I still asked myself if I paid too much. I now know it was worth every penny.

To me, that's an interesting and good looking gun and now I'm kinda jealous. I hope you come to find that it is worth every penny as well.

 

[deemus]

I remember conversation about you being able to rack the slide on a gun a while back. Can you rack the slide on the Hardballer?

 

[TxStetson]

I remember conversation about you being able to rack the slide on a gun a while back. Can you rack the slide on the Hardballer?

I remember that, and her not sure if she could shoot a 9 or 45. Now she has a veritable armory.

 

[sergeant69]

never had one, always wanted one. they've always had the reputation of jamming due to the slide galling along the frame. something about the SS slide/frame rails being too soft or ?

 

[Dancing Heretik]

Yes, I can rack the slide, just barely.

 

[TxStetson]

Yes, I can rack the slide, just barely.

If you buy it and decide you don't like it, I'll buy it from you. For a reasonable price of course.

 

[easy rider]

Yes, I can rack the slide, just barely.

If you end up carrying it, remember "cocked and locked".

 

[easy rider]

If you buy it and decide you don't like it, I'll buy it from you. For a reasonable price of course.

HEY! Get back in line!

 

[Dancing Heretik]

If you end up carrying it, remember "cocked and locked".

It's got a 5" slide plus a compensator. It would be hilarious to carry.

 

[easy rider]

It's got a 5" slide plus a compensator. It would be hilarious to carry.

Not to the guy at the other end.