AMT Longslide Hardballer and M1911 Pistol

AMT produces a series of M1911 Pistol clones known by the trade name Hardballer. One of the bestknown versions is the Longslide Hardballer, developed especially for target shooting. As its name suggests, it features a lengthened slide and special custom barrel. These features improve accuracy in a number of ways. The longer barrel results in a higher muzzle velocity. The longer slide is much heavier, giving the pistol a signifi cant nose-heavy balance that counteracts muzzle climb. The sight radius is also increased, allowing for better aiming.

Aside from the increased length, the Longslide is essentially just a copy of the Colt M1911. Design and operation are identical, with the Browning dropping-barrel action and a single-action trigger mechanism. The AMT Longslide Hardballer series is characterized by exacting production quality, and the Longslide is no exception. It is carefully hand finished to ensure smooth and reliable operation. The trigger is hand tuned as well. A wraparound rubberized grip and adjustable target sights are standard.

Variants: Standard Hardballers feature regular-length barrels and slides and are essentially identical to the M1911A1 custom pistols described above.
Who Uses It: The Longslide Hardballer is a target pistol, rather than a tactical or service weapon. It is primarily sold to competitive sportsmen.
d20 Modern Rules: Due to its high quality of manufacture, this weapon is always considered a mastercraft weapon. As such, it grants a +1 bonus on attack rolls.