A version with an extended 7-inch-long barrel, called the AMT Longslide, is also available.
Galling of the stainless steel was a common issue, as lubrication technology at the time of original manufacture of the Hardballers was not good enough to prevent it. Galling occurred due to the alloy used, as well as the fact that the same hardness of alloy was used for the frame and the slide. Usually, different alloys and hardening are used to prevent galling. Modern stainless guns are much less susceptible to galling. Galling is a condition whereby excessive friction between high spots results in localized welding with subsequent splitting and a further roughening of rubbing surfaces of one or both of two mating parts. Early stainless steel alloys suffered from this due to the breakdown of lubricants. Galling can also be prevented by electrolytic nickel plating of the surface. Typically either electrolytic nickel plating the frame rails or slide rails will take care of the problem in virtually all cases.
AMT HARDBALLER
Chambering: .45 ACP [11.43x23 mm].
Barrel Length: 5 inches [127 mm].
Overall Length: 8.5 inches [216 mm].
Weight: 38 oz. / 2.36 lbs. [1.076 kg.].
Magazine: 7-round single-column box magazine.
Sights: Fully adjustable Millet rear sight.
Finish: Stainless steel.
Furniture: Wrap-around rubber grips.
Features: Matte serrated slide ribs. Lengthened grip safety, loaded chamber indicator, wide adjustable Target Trigger, and beveled magazine well.
1) 7 патронов в магазине вместо 8
2) Сделан из нержавейки, коррозия не страшна
3) Регулируемый целик - у Colt 1911 целик не регулируемый
4) Отличия в УСМ - некоторые детали НЕ ВЗАИМОЗАМЕНЯЕМЫ с Colt 1911
5) Так же есть серийная версия с удлиненным стволом и затвором
Если можно, раскажите по подробней, какие именно были внесены изменнения в конструкцию УСМ.
Я читал что компания AMT обанкротилась в 1999, и активы и торговая марка были приобретены IAI (Irwindale Arms Incorporated), выпускаются ли AMT Hardballer сейчас? Если да то под какой маркой?
Когда то владел, и именно с длиным слайдом .
Специально разбирал ,и менял части с кольтом Голд Капом .
Ни каких проблем не возникало.