AMT back up 380 check it out

In this review we’re going to be checking out the Little AMT back up chambered in a 380 auto so click on this video, and let’s go have some fun.

[@dennisbrummett3047]

Bought one of these years ago and carried it as a back-up. Reliable with full metal jackets, not so much with hollow points. Gave it to my son several years back. I thought they were no longer making them. Enjoyed the review.

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I have noticed the same thing if you run hollow point ammunition I have had feeding issues also with this one. It does pretty well with hornady critical defense, ammunition. I want to thank you for watching my friend. You take care. Have a great day. And a wonderful New Year’s.👍👍👍👍

[@jeffhollon395]

I just picked one up at Cabela’s. I used all my points from my credit card and paid $2.00 out of pocket. I have been telling everyone I have a two dollar pistol. (IYKYK). Since I make my own holsters, I have one that is a perfect fit and have found i don’t notice the weight of the pistol compared to others. It’s comfortable, shootable and easy to conceal. My one issue is the number of rounds. I can only load four in the magazine and one in the chamber. Because mine didn’t come with a manual, I’m not sure if this is the way it’s supposed to be or if it should be five in the mag and one in the chamber.

[@matthewmcallister8546]

I got one! Carry it too. Six shots, all steel great safety. Also have the AMT .45acp back up, nice guns in a pinch. The .380 might be a hair smaller than the CW380 have to check but it's all steel baby!

[@seabee7071]

I served 26 years in LE retiring in 1999. I carried an AMT .380 as a backup gun in an Uncle Josh holster attached to my PBV as a patrol officer and Sergeant. Gave it up as a Lt. Very reliable with FMJ. AND, when the shit fairy lands - it sure beats praying ! JJP

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I want to thank you for your service. And I appreciate you watching I’m running way behind trying to get caught up. You take care and have a most wonderful day.👍👍👍👍

[@michael_alan]

Hi Al, I once owned that precise gun, but traded it for the DAO version. My DAO version is a very accurate pistol. I once thought of selling it, but can't do it because it;s so darn accurate. It's a little heavy because of the all stainless steel construction, but worth the weight. Thanks Al!

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I really like the compact size of this one. But it’s just a little small for my hands. But a pretty decent shooting pistol. I really appreciate you watching. You take care and have a wonderful night. And a great New Year’s.👍👍👍👍👍

[@94twentytwo76]

I’ve always thought almost all AMT’s I’ve ever seen were really cool looking 💯 little 380s are EXTREMELY difficult to be accurate with! Have a great evening and happy holidays Mr. Al and family

[@TheWalkWithAl]

They seem to be decently, made firearm I have had several of the 22 caliber pistols. That resembles the mark 2 Ruger. It was a decent, shooting pistol. I always appreciate you watching my friend. You take care and have a wonderful day. And a great New Year’s.👍👍👍👍

[@harleydavidson6851]

Had one back in 1988.. Wasn't so reliable I recall. That Same outfit Also made a Nice looking 22 Mag. Called the Auto Mag.. Haven't seen those in Quite a long time.. God Bless..😊

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. You really don’t see a lot of them around anymore like you said. This one is pretty decently accurate. It seems to run about everything I put through it. But I have heard that some were not so reliable. I want to thank you for watching. You take care and have a wonderful day and a great New Year’s. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Well Al, I gotta tell ya, I had one of those little mini pistols almost 30 years ago. Couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with it...haha Y'all have a great night and Happy New Year to you and yours. God bless 👍👍👍👍🙏

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. This will be a little uncomfortable for me. But I have put about 50 or 60 rounds through it with no issues. But I have heard they did have issues when they first came out. But I’m like you. If I have a issue with a Firearm. Especially cycling problems. That it’s hard to dependable that firearm especially if a situation occurs. It’s always a pleasure my friend. You take care and have a great day. And a wonderful New Year’s. 👍👍👍👍👍🙏

[@viejo2a]

Well, I’ll say this: for a man with big hands like yourself, you did right well with that little shooter. I a,ways appreciate your approach to firearms reviews, my friend! Here’s wishing you and the family a very wonderful New Year! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@TheWalkWithAl]

How’s it going my friend. It’s a little bit uncomfortable especially for me. But would make a pretty decent backup gun. It’s always a pleasure my friend. You take care and have a most wonderful day. And have a awesome New Year’s. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@miker9043]

Good review Al ! Small guns aren't made for precise shooting , They do what their intended to do ! Thanks for the video !

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. These were made for a closed in person. It’s definitely not a target pistol that’s for sure but I guess would make a pretty decent every day carry backup. I really appreciate you watching my friend. You take care and have a wonderful day. And a great New Year’s.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@NicklisFamilyAdventures]

Seems kinda high priced. I'd stick with my 380 lcp.2. More capacity half the cost. Good video pal

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. This one is just a little bit uncomfortable for me. But I guess would make a good backup gun but it’s hard to beat a good little Ruger pistol that’s for sure. You take care and have a wonderful day. And a great New Year’s. Always appreciate you watching 👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-vg2ji3ej5l]

Great pocket pistol. Still have mine & it is a very good shooter. Any jamming problems are caused by AMT not being aware back then that the slide & frame cannot be made of the same "grade" of stainless steel.(gun companies know this now)It causes metal to metal galling.Keep this gun heavily lubricated (shoot it "wet")& it will not malfunction.Wish someone would make it again in 6 or 7 shot with a polymer frame. I'll buy two! thanks, Jerome Little-Smith

[@audiehollon4292]

I have the AMT in 22 lr. It's a pretty decent little firearm. It cycles most high velocity ammo well. It's difficult to break down.

[@davidlucia1740]

I have one of the first ever made AMTs. mine is approx. 45 yrs old. Mine does not have a safety on it and does not have traditional sites. It only has groove in the top of the slide that goes from the front of the slide to the back. Not sure if they are still making this pistol, but the manufacturer was originally in Irwindale CA. I was 22 yrs old when I bought mine and I am 68 yrs old now. Have to say that I took it to the range this morning since I haven’t shot it in years and I absolutely hate it. Too hard to shoot and the trigger shape hurts my finger when I shoot it. I will however plan on keeping it for sentimental value.

[@b-villeboy2704]

Well, a 380 pistol review ... this seems to be the hot topic in guns. Is the 380 good enough for carry? ... is the capacity enough? ... is the gun too snappy to fire? ... I'm glad you covered this gun & cartridge type ... it is great info. for folks.

[@TheWalkWithAl]

How’s it going my friend. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. The weather has sure cooler. Kentucky. In my opinion, the 380 auto is a pretty serious little round. And would make a good every day carry gun but this AMT backup is definitely not a target pistol. It’s made for a closed and personal. Now you take care and have a wonderful day my friend. It’s always a pleasure. And wishing you a wonderful New Year’s. 👍👍👍👍🙏🇺🇸

[@b-villeboy2704]

Folks use to call the Colt & Browning 25 caliber guns ... face guns. Guns like this AMT & the Raven, etc. were called Saturday night specials ... out in my neck of the woods.. of course the media liked that phrase.@@TheWalkWithAl

[@treetop.garage]

They made great pistols for sure

[@mrsmel269]

nice 380 brother !!!

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Thank you appreciate that. And I thank you for watching. You take care and have a great day. And a wonderful New Year’s.👍👍👍👍

[@rbm6184]

My brother in law still carries an AMT Backup .45ACP.🙂

[@TheWalkWithAl]

That’s awesome. I had a friend who carried one of those for years. I want to thank you for watching my friend. You take care and have a wonderful day and a great New Year’s.👍👍👍👍

[@576103]

Just FYI, it’s a five-round magazine. I found a second one for mine easily enough on Gunbroker. Yours seems to run well. Most (including mine) don’t!

[@newtquick1757]

Another great video Al.. .. have a Happy New Year

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Thank you appreciate that my friend. You take care and have a great day. And wishing you and your family a awesome New Year’s. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MountainAjar]

Thank you sir

[@lesgillard985]

Good Morning Old Mate. Just enjoying a coffee and planning the days events with the family 😊 Keeping away from the shopping centres 🎉 God bless and l look forward to you next video, as usual 😊

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Good morning my friend. I’m doing the same here. Having my last cup of coffee for the evening. Now you Take care be safe and have a great evening my friend. It’s always a pleasure.👍👍👍👍👍

[@lesgillard985]

@@TheWalkWithAl 😀😃🙂🙃😊

[@billdye3530]

Haven't seen one in awhile. Neat little pocket pistol but some use to have feeding issues. I can't see those tiny sights 👓. You shoot it well. Take care & keep the coffee warm flurries coming ❄❄👍🙏☕☕

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Good morning my friend. It sure cool down here in Kentucky. 🥶🥶🥶 I hope you had a wonderful Christmas my friend and wishing you a great New Year’s now you take care stay warm, and I’ll try to keep that coffee, hot☕️☕️☕️☕️ it’s always a pleasure my friend👍👍👍👍🙏

[@marcthomas2482]

I've been tempted by a few of those recently. Neat little guns with cool history.

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. I used to have one of the AMT 22 caliber similar to your Ruger mark 2 It was a Great Shooting, Little, Pistol. Wish I still had that one. It’s always a pleasure my friend. You take care and have a wonderful day. And a awesome New Year’s. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kevinyoung9558]

Are these considered a Saturday night special

[@cw2a]

Hello Al! I remember when these came out. They was VERY popular! We sold a hundred if we sold one!

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Good evening my friend. I hadn’t seen one of these in years. So I had to pick this one up and give it a try. A little bit small from my hands. But I guess it would make a group back up gun. Now you Take care CW and have a wonderful night. It’s always a pleasure my friend.👍👍👍👍🙏🇺🇸🎯🎯🎯

[@HarshmanHills]

nice looking pocket pistol

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

It would be a good creek pocket pistol

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. You take care and have a wonderful day and a awesome New Year’s.👍👍👍👍👍 it’s always a pleasure

[@gunnwild1]

That one is a little too small for me. Anything smaller than a Shield is just too difficult to shoot accurately

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. This one is definitely a little uncomfortable for me. But I guess would make a pretty decent backup gun for someone with smaller hands. It’s always a pleasure my friend. Take care and have a wonderful day.👍👍👍👍👍

[@kerrydavidsadler980]

I really love the mouse guns. 👍👍👍

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Thank you my friend. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. And wishing you and your family a fantastic New Year’s.👍👍👍🙏🙏

[@BLACKRIFLEREVIEWS]

I had a AMT 380 Backup in the 80s it was a good shooter.

[@TheWalkWithAl]

How’s it going my friend. Seems to be a pretty decent shooting little pistol for it size just a little bit uncomfortable for me though but would make a good back up gun now you take care and have a great night my friend and a wonderful New Year’s always appreciate you watching👍👍👍👍

[@frankbrowning328]

Are these being made again? If so, do we know who is manufacturing them? These were the smallest 380 you could get back in the mid 80's. The original companies that made them included OMC sold to AMT itself to Galena industries, I believe Irwindale had them for awhile and later High Standard Marketed them. There may have been others that I missed. Quality of the little gun runs from great to poor depending on when they were made. Some guns function perfectly while others struggle to get a full mag shot without malfunction. Thanks and have a happy New Years

[@TheWalkWithAl]

It is showing that they are manufactured by ordinance corporation OMC. Out of California. This is a older model. But it does it say they’ve been discontinued. So I guess it is still in production. But you just don’t see a lot of them around. But I am still doing research on this pistol. And if I find out anything new, I will get back to you. I want to thank you for watching. You take care and have a wonderful day. And a great New Year’s.👍👍👍👍👍

[@frankbrowning328]

@@TheWalkWithAl Interesting. Thanks Al. Have a great New Years

[@billsummy2412]

GREAT video Pard ! 💥💥💥💥💥💥🤠🤠👍👍

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Thank you appreciate that my friend. You take care. Have a great day. And a wonderful New Year’s. It’s always a pleasure my friend.👍👍👍👍🙏

[@rachelmoore9134]

Hello AL! Thanks for reviewing this little blast from the past. This was one of the first pistols I ever bought. Not a great pistol, but I loved the looks and form factor of it. I have seen extended mags for it (probably from Pro Mag) but they're super rare. Many of these little bangers most likely ended up as throw away guns in the 80s and 90s. I still have mine and still enjoy it. Hope y'all had a great Christmas and Happy New Year my friend!

[@frederickemmerick7730]

I've been looking for another Magazine for mine for decades

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. I’ve been trying to find a extra magazine for this one. And if you do find ones you’re really going to pay for it. I want to thank you for watching. You take care and have a great day. And a awesome new year.👍👍👍👍

[@gregghoward5886]

Yeh that's a little small. But it's definitely a good backup gun! Thanks Al!

[@TheWalkWithAl]

This one is just a little bit uncomfortable for me. But would make a good backup gun I really appreciate you watching my friend. You take care and have a wonderful day and a great New Year’s. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tomcarr4630]

Interesting little gun. Thanks for sharing, Al!

[@leroycaudill96]

Not bad Al but I'll stick with what I have.

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. Pretty decent shooting pistol but just a little bit small for my hands but I guess would make a good back up gun. It’s always a pleasure my friend. You take care and have a wonderful night. And a great New Year’s.👍👍👍👍👍

[@independentthinker8930]

I like a larger gun in 380 for more power

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. This one is just a little bit uncomfortable for me. But would make a pretty decent little backup gun. I also prefer the larger frame pistols. I want to thank you for watching. You take care and have a wonderful day and a great New Year’s.👍👍👍👍

[@jeffreyrobertson7652]

Good video Al Stay Safe Stay 2A Strong 🇺🇸

[@anthonyguidas2012]

Not bad, but I think I’ll stick with my LCP2

[@TheWalkWithAl]

I heard that my friend. If I had a choice and could only choose one between this one and the LCP 2. I would also choose the LCP I want to thank you for watching. You take care and have a wonderful day. And a great New Year’s.👍👍👍👍👍

[@AnonymousBob]

One of the guns im still kicking myself in the ass for selling.😂