AMT Hardballer Long Slide .45 ACP – Early Covina Stainless 7-Inch 1911 with Wilson Combat Bushing & Pachmayr Grips
This early-1980s AMT Hardballer Long Slide is a first-generation, all-stainless 1911 built in Covina, California. The 7-inch slide extends sight radius and velocity, while tasteful Wilson Combat and Pachmayr upgrades add practical refinement without altering the core collectible frame and slide. Rare in any condition, this example offers both pop-culture appeal and mechanical benefits for shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling. Light handling marks are present on the brushed stainless surfaces.
Bore Condition: Excellent – bright, clean, mirror finish with sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- AMT Hardballer Long Slide .45 ACP pistol
- 1x 8-round stainless single-stack magazine with bumper pad
Built on a full-size stainless steel 1911 platform, this Long Slide variant features a 7-inch slide fitted with longitudinal anti-glare serrations and adjustable target sights. The extended length delivers a longer sight radius for improved precision and a slight boost in muzzle velocity over standard five-inch models.
The frame and slide wear the coveted early Covina, CA roll-mark, identifying it as a first-generation production gun. Collectors value these examples for their place in 1911 history as one of the earliest all-stainless commercial pistols.
A Wilson Combat stainless barrel bushing tightens lock-up for added accuracy, while a skeletonized trigger with adjustable over-travel screw and commander-style hammer provide a crisp, responsive break. The factory grip and thumb safeties remain intact.
Pachmayr Signature wrap-around grips combine finger-groove rubber with red-stained hardwood panels for secure purchase and classic looks. The brushed satin stainless finish across the slide and frame retains a clean appearance with only mild evidence of prior range time.
Beyond its mechanical merits, the Hardballer Long Slide earned pop-culture recognition as the pistol carried by the T-800 in the 1984 film “The Terminator,” adding a layer of mainstream notoriety to an already scarce collectible.