AMT Hardballer .45 ACP Stainless 1911, 5" Government, Adjustable Rear Sight, Pachmayr Grips
This AMT Hardballer stands out as a U.S.-made, all-stainless 1911 with Government-length 5" barrel and classic AMT rollmarks, including "HARDBALLER" and "STAINLESS — MADE IN U.S.A." It features investment-cast stainless major components with brushed flats and matte/bead-blast rounds, and is widely credited as the first commercially produced, all-stainless 1911 (introduced 1977). It comes in very good condition with an excellent bore and includes one 7-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- 1x 7-round stainless-steel 1911 single-stack magazine with witness holes
The Hardballer pairs its stainless steel frame and slide with a finish of brushed flats and matte/bead-blast rounds, giving it the classic AMT two-texture look. The slide shows vertical rear serrations only, along with model and origin markings including Arcadia, CA.
It uses the Browning short-recoil, tilting-barrel system with a barrel bushing. A standard GI recoil spring plug (cap) is paired with a GI-style short guide rod, staying true to traditional 1911 mechanical geometry in a durable stainless package.
Sighting is handled by a fixed, ramped blade front sight and a screw-adjustable target rear sight. This setup provides a clear sight picture with the ability to fine-tune point of impact at the rear.
Controls and ergonomics reflect a classic single-action 1911: a single-sided thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety, paired with a long, skeletonized three-hole trigger and a spur hammer. Pachmayr wrap-around checkered rubber grips offer a secure, hand-filling hold.
Chambered in .45 ACP with a 7+1 capacity, this full-size 1911 includes one stainless single-stack magazine with witness holes. The Government-length 5" barrel and slide complete a configuration that embodies the Hardballer’s stainless heritage and practical, range-ready features.