The AMT Backup was first known as the OMC Backup. This early variant was produced in .380 ACP caliber in El Monte California. OMC produced a short run of these pistols before the molds were purchased by Arcadia Machine & Tool, who took over production.
The original AMT Backup was produced with a Single Action trigger mechanism, while the later Backup II used a Double Action Only mechanism. These pistols were manufactured by AMT and later Galena Industries (until Nov. 2001).
The AMT Backup is a small semiautomatic pistol available in a wide range of calibers: .22LR, .380 ACP, .38 Super, 9x19mm, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, .400 Corbon and .45 ACP have all been offered. This pistol was designed to be carried as a backup gun by law enforcement and security professionals or anyone desiring a small concealable weapon. Its marketing slogan was "the smallest, most powerful" backup weapon available.
The AMT Backup line of handguns is now being marketed by High Standard Manufacturing.
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GUN HOLSTER FOR COBRA FS PATRIOT 9AMT BACKUP 45 | US $19.95 |
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Nylon Gun Holster Fits AMT Backup 2 inch barrel for left or right hand carry | US $19.95 |
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Barsony Leather Pancake Holster AMT Back Up 380 32 BU | US $29.99 |
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Concealment gun HIP holster AMT BACK UP 380 BERETTA TOMCAT ACCUTEC ATC2 H01 | US $18.25 |
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BELT CLIP HOLSTER AMT BACKUP45 ACP ASTRA A 50 60 9MM | US $21.95 |
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In the pants Holster AMT Backup 380 ACP 22 LR 2 Barrel | US $17.95 |
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Pocket Holster for AMT BACKUPCOLT GOVT MUSTANG | US $14.95 |
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SOB Inside Pant Concealment Holster for AMT 380 Backup | US $14.75 |
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SOB Inside Pant Concealment Holster for AMT 45 Backup | US $14.75 |
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Ankle Holster for BERETTA TOMCAT AMT BACKUP 380 | US $18.50 |
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GUN HOLSTER FOR AMT BACKUP 380 | US $18.50 |
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Gun Holster for COBRA FS PATRIOT 9 AMT BACKUP 45 | US $18.50 |
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Leather Belt Holster For AMT Backup 380 RH | US $24.95 |
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Nylon Gun holster fits AMT Backup 380 w 2 inch barrel left or right hand | US $20.95 |
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Nylon Gun Holster Fits AMT Backup 45 with 3 inch barrel use left or right handed | US $19.95 |
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Concealed in the back Holster For AMT Backup 380 With Laser | US $17.95 |
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Gun Holster For AMT Backup 380 ACP 22 LR 2 Barrel | US $19.95 |
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Ankle Holster for BERETTA TOMCAT AMT BACKUP 380 | US $19.95 |
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Tan Leather Holster For AMT Backup 380 22LR | US $24.95 |
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Bigbug Concealed in the back Holster 4 AMT Backup 380 | US $17.95 |