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AMT BackupModel: AMT Backup
The Backup is another member of the large category of pocket pistols, small handguns meant to be carried in a pocket or a small, concealed holster as an emergency weapon. It's been through a number of manufacturers and sellers, including OMC, Arcadia Machine & Tool (where it gets its name), Galena Industries, and now High Standard. It's somewhat expensive for a pocket pistol (having been originally meant as a backup weapon for police). The gun is available in the original single-action form or the Backup II, which is double-action only. It's also available in a wide variety of calibers up to .45, giving it excellent power.



Specifications:
Weight:
 1.1 lb (0.5 kg).
Length:
 5 in (130 mm).
Barrel Length:
 XX in (XX mm).
Cartridge:
 .22LR
.380 ACP
.38 Super
9x19mm
.357 SIG
.40 S&W
.400 Corbon
.45 ACP
Action:
 Semi-automatic
Muzzle Velocity:
 Varies
Effective Range:
 30 yd (27 m).
Feed System:
 Detachable box magazine. Varies
Sights:
 Front post
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Where to find

The Backup is relatively pricey for such a small weapon at $200-250 (not including any fees for the necessary license to own/carry a handgun).


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Complexity

The handgun is notorious for AMT's quality control: some guns are reliable and manufactured well, while others are poor in quality. The large calibers available give it more power than many pocket pistols at the cost of magazine capacity and recoil. The trigger pull on the double-action guns can also be as heavy as 8 pounds, making it safe but greatly decreasing accuracy and speed. One bit of caution to take is that the firing pin is not blocked from the chamber and the hammer is concealed, so carrying the weapon with a round in the chamber may be unsafe.
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Controls
  • Safety: Located on the left side of the frame. Push up for SAFE, down for FIRE. Be warned that on some guns, if the safety is even a tiny bit down it will turn off.
  • Magazine release: Located behind the trigger on the left side.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
(Only applies to the single-action weapons)
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges.
  2. Insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well until it clicks.
  3. Pull the slide all the way back and let it snap forward.
  4. Push the safety up to activate it.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
(Only applies to the double-action weapons)
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges.
  2. Insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well until it clicks.
  3. Pull the slide all the way back and let it snap forward. The gun will fire as soon as the trigger is pulled.

Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges.
  2. Insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well until it clicks.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges.
  2. Push the magazine release and pull the magazine out of the weapon.
  3. Pull the slide all the way back and ensure that the chamber is empty. Release the slide.
  4. Pull the trigger.

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Field Stripping

Disassembly is stated in the manual as unnecessary for cleaning, but this page will provide necessary instructions just in case.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges.
  2. Unload the weapon as described above.
  3. Use a 1/8'' punch to remove the bolt pin and pull the slide about half an inch back, allowing the firing spring and pin to come out of the bolt.
  4. Insert a brass or aluminum rod into the magazine well and drive the bolt out of the slide.
  5. Remove the slide.
Reverse to reassemble.



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