AMT Backup .380 ACP SAO Stainless Micro Pistol, 2.5 Inch Fixed Barrel, 5+1 Capacity, Top Eject
This AMT Backup is a stainless steel, micro-size .380 ACP pistol built with a fixed-barrel, straight-blowback system and a single-action-only trigger. It features a top-ejecting slide, 2.5 inch barrel, and 5+1 capacity. Marked with El Monte, California manufacturing and a "STAINLESS - MADE IN U.S.A." rollmark, it combines compact dimensions with solid, all-stainless construction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishing are present on the exterior. Minor rust spots are visible on the slide serrations.
What’s Included
- 1 x 5-round steel detachable box magazine with finger-rest baseplate
- AKAR leather belt-slide holster
- No ammunition included
The Backup series is known for its compact footprint, and this example follows that formula with a micro-sized stainless frame and slide. The barrel measures approximately 2.5 inches with an overall length of about 5 inches, offering a 5+1 capacity in .380 ACP.
Its operating system is a fixed-barrel, straight-blowback design paired with a single-action-only trigger and an exposed spur hammer. A frame-mounted cross-bolt manual safety provides positive on/off control consistent with the SAO setup.
The top-ejecting slide incorporates a serrated anti-glare rib, with polished flats and matte/bead-blast surfaces that create practical visual contrast. Sighting is simple and robust, using a small integral front blade and a machined trough (gutter) rear.
Construction and markings are classic AMT: stainless throughout, black checkered grip panels, the AMT circular logo on the frame, and clear "STAINLESS - MADE IN U.S.A." rollmarks. This pistol carries El Monte, California manufacturer markings and was made in the United States.