I need a good holster for an AMT .45 BackUp

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BukWild

Discussion Starter · Dec 30, 2009

My AMT .45 BackUp is not a very common gun. Right now I carry @ 3:30 with an Uncle Mikes generic holster, but it moves around just a little from time to time, depending on my activity. What are my options?
For those unfamiliar with the gun here it is, at one time the smallest .45 made.....

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HotGuns

· #2 · Dec 30, 2009

A friend of mine carries one and he looked everywhere. He was unsuccessful.

I had to make him one out of Kydex.

Gunnutty

· #3 · Dec 30, 2009

I have one in 9mm. Had the same problem. Found a Milt Sparks for a 3 inch 1911 and the gun fits very well. No movement and good retention.
Are the dimensions of the 9 and 45 close? If so you might try the Milt Sparks iwb.

BukWild

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 31, 2009

thanks for the leads, made some calls still looking....

Specs:

Weight: 1.56 lbs (0.71 kg)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 2.5 inch (6.2 cm)
Action: Double Action Only
Range: 75 ft (22.9 m)
Payload: 5 + 1
Cost: $ 450
Made in: USA
Special: Stainless steel manufacture

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BukWild

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 1, 2010

I need help here, I got this very nice but depressing email from a holster supplier yesterday:

Hi Dave,

You will not find a holster for it easily, those guns were not made long enough to get holster makers interested in spending R&D on it. Have a great New Year.

Take care

William

High Noon Holsters

I have found one maker that said he could do one, but IWB was going to cost me $159, and I can't forsee being able to spend that much on a holster in the near future....

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HotGuns

· #6 · Jan 1, 2010

Read up about forming KYDEX, order a sheet or two from Ebay for around 4 bucks a piece and do it yourself.

redbird

· #7 · Jan 2, 2010

HotGuns said:
Read up about forming KYDEX, order a sheet or two from Ebay for around 4 bucks a piece and do it yourself.

I agree with hot guns.

ispcapt

· #8 · Jan 2, 2010

What kind of holster are you looking for? A buddy of mine makes custom holsters. He usually gets requests for either IWB or pancake models. As long as he has a gun mold he can make a holster for it. If you're interested in him making you one then I'll let him use my AMT .45 as a mold.
I haven't had him make an IWB for me but he's made 2 pancakes and a shoulder rig. His IWB are the usual thin leather with metal clip style. I don't know what he charges now for pancakes but last summer he made a couple for other guys on another list and it was about $35 for basketweave. Colors are black, mahogony, brown, and tan.
Here are the ones he's made for me. The Glock holster is mahogony and the S&W 63 is brown. He uses very heavy leather. The Glock holster has been carried a lot when I was in plain clothes and off duty even tho it doesn't show any wear and is still stiff. The S&W 63 holster has been carried a lot when hunting. He doesn't bone the leather to the gun but with the thumb break the gun isn't going anywhere.
If you're interested drop me a PM and I'll send you his name and telephone.

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HotGuns

· #9 · Jan 2, 2010

Thats a great offer from ISPCAPT. :bier:

That may be the quickest way to get some good leather.

dnowell

· #10 · Jan 2, 2010

It's easy to make a simple kydex pocket holster. I made one for my LCP. Took a few hours of attempts to get it right.

FHBrumb

· #11 · Jan 3, 2010

Galco IWB. I had one of these for mine:
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It took some serious work to get the pistol down into it the first time, but it had excellent retention and was tight up against the body.

The pocket mag carrier is a great accessory.
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BukWild

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 3, 2010

FHB, found that one, it's ok, THANKS, but was looking for one with double clips/loops and preferably no retension strap, but may have to do that one if I can't find anything else out there...

Sportsterguy

· #13 · Jan 3, 2010

Sir, Give Tim Thurner at TT gunleather a call. He's made me a few custom rigs and can build just about anything including that Hand Cannon .45 AMT.

TT GunLeather High Quality Leather Gun Holsters

BTW how does it function? I owned 2 old SA style BU's in .22 and .380 ond neither would feed a whole mag without jamming. Changed mags, ammo and had the ramps polished with no success.

parataurus

· #14 · Jan 3, 2010

try usgalco.com they have some pocket and a inside the waistband

BukWild

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jan 3, 2010

Sportsterguy said:
Sir, Give Tim Thurner at TT gunleather a call. He's made me a few custom rigs and can build just about anything including that Hand Cannon .45 AMT.

TT GunLeather High Quality Leather Gun Holsters

BTW how does it function? I owned 2 old SA style BU's in .22 and .380 ond neither would feed a whole mag without jamming. Changed mags, ammo and had the ramps polished with no success.

I will contact him! Thanks!

I must have gotten one of the good ones, it feeds well with Fed Hydrashok Low Recoil. I tried Corbon Powrball, and it was brutal to say the least! I usually run at least one mag full thru it at a range session, and so far no probs, prob a couple hundred rounds...
I shot it initially about 100rnds with no malfunctions.
I am pleased with it's concealability, just a tad heavy for a tiny gun, but can carry many places!

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