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CorpsVet · August 27th, 2007, 12:28 PM

I have been carrying a S&W Model 60 (stainless, 5 shot, snubby revolver, .38 Special). However, I recently was given an AMT Backup in .38 Super.
It is a 6+1 semi, stainless, DOA. I am now "trying it out" as my carry weapon. It is 6" long (back of slide to muzzle), 4.25" high (top of slide to bottom of grip) and 15/16" wide (measured at widest point). It is a bit heavy at 24 oz. (fully loaded).
As I have no waist, belts do me absolutly no good, if I have to tighten a belt enough to hold up my pants, then I can hardly breathe. Therefore, I wear suspenders. This makes it necessary for me to wear a shirt tucked in. Vests, light jackets and other standard "cover garments" are not suitable for work. Due to all of the above, I use a front pocket carry.
One thing I really like about the AMT is that there are no external safties, levers, hammer, sights or anything else "sticking out" so no snags. I also like the fact that the .38 Super is "hotter" than the .38 Special and I have 2 rounds more capacity. Plus reloading, if necessary, is faster and the extra mag. takes up less space than the 5 shot revolver speed loader.
My pocket holster is made by KNJ and is basicaly 3 layers of nylon stiched together on 3 sides. the 2 outside layers are cut at about a 30 degree angle from the upper left to the right. The inside surfaces of the nylon are lined with a soft material. The design gives me a "pocket" on the outer and inner of the holster. I carry the pistol in the inside pocket and the extra mag in the outer pocket. This gives some extra weight to the holster and helps it stay in my pocket when I draw the weapon.
I have enjoyed carrying my Smith, but I think I'm going to like the AMT better. The only downside when compared with the Model 60 is the weight. So far I haven't really noticed it much.

August 27th, 2007, 12:28 PM	#1094
CorpsVet Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over the hill Posts: 104	I have been carrying a S&W Model 60 (stainless, 5 shot, snubby revolver, .38 Special). However, I recently was given an AMT Backup in .38 Super. It is a 6+1 semi, stainless, DOA. I am now "trying it out" as my carry weapon. It is 6" long (back of slide to muzzle), 4.25" high (top of slide to bottom of grip) and 15/16" wide (measured at widest point). It is a bit heavy at 24 oz. (fully loaded). As I have no waist, belts do me absolutly no good, if I have to tighten a belt enough to hold up my pants, then I can hardly breathe. Therefore, I wear suspenders. This makes it necessary for me to wear a shirt tucked in. Vests, light jackets and other standard "cover garments" are not suitable for work. Due to all of the above, I use a front pocket carry. One thing I really like about the AMT is that there are no external safties, levers, hammer, sights or anything else "sticking out" so no snags. I also like the fact that the .38 Super is "hotter" than the .38 Special and I have 2 rounds more capacity. Plus reloading, if necessary, is faster and the extra mag. takes up less space than the 5 shot revolver speed loader. My pocket holster is made by KNJ and is basicaly 3 layers of nylon stiched together on 3 sides. the 2 outside layers are cut at about a 30 degree angle from the upper left to the right. The inside surfaces of the nylon are lined with a soft material. The design gives me a "pocket" on the outer and inner of the holster. I carry the pistol in the inside pocket and the extra mag in the outer pocket. This gives some extra weight to the holster and helps it stay in my pocket when I draw the weapon. I have enjoyed carrying my Smith, but I think I'm going to like the AMT better. The only downside when compared with the Model 60 is the weight. So far I haven't really noticed it much. __________________ If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he will sit in a boat and drink beer. Last edited by CorpsVet; August 27th, 2007 at 04:08 PM.