AMT Instruction Manual
.380
BACKUP
DOUBLE ACTION ONLY
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM
AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
PLEASE WRITE TO ADDRESS BELOW FOR REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
ARCADIA MACHINE & TOOL, INC. -
6226
Santos Diaz St., Irwindale, CA
91702
THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
1
LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
FiREARM YOU ARE USING. Not all firearms are the same. The method of carrying and
handling firearms varies in accordance with the mechanical provisions for avoiding
accidental discharge and the various proper procedures for loading and unloading. No
person should handle any firearm without first having thoroughly familiarized himself with
the particular type of firearm he is using, and with safe gun handling in general.
2
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Be sure of the
bullet stop behind your target, even when dry-firing. Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at
any part of your body or at another person. This is particularly important when loading or
unloading
the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction. A safe direction means a direction which will not
permit a discharged bullet to strike a person, or to strike an object from which the bullet may
ricochet. A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a wall,
ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make it a habit to know
exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that
you are always in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or
stumble.
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loaded only when you are in the field or on the target range or shooting area, ready to
shoot. Firearms and ammunition should be securely locked in racks or cabinets when not in
use. Ammunition should be safely stored separate from firearms. Store your firearms out of
sight of visitors and children. It is the gun owner’s responsibility to be certain that children
and persons unfamiliar with firearms cannot gain access to firearms or ammunition.
a firearm. In the event of an accidental discharge, no injury can occur as long as
FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE. Firearms should be
4
BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING.
Even a bit of mud, snow or excess lubricating oil or grease in the bore may cause
to bulge, or even burst on firing, and can cause injury to the shooter and bystanders. Be
sure that you are using ammunition of the proper caliber and loading for the gun you are
using. If the report or recoil on firing seems
FIRING IMMEDIATELY and check to-be sure that no obstruction has
barrel.
5
BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET BEFORE YOU SHOOT.
eiactly where your bullet is going to strike. Be sure of the bullet stop behind your target,
even when dry-firing with an unloaded gun. If you are in the field hunting, do not fire at a
movement or noise. Take the time to be absolutely certain of your target before you pull the
trigger.
6
WEAR’SHOOTING GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTORS WHEN YOU SHOOT.
weak, or doesn’t seem quite right, CEASE
become
Don’t shoot unless you know
the
barrel
lodged in the
Ail shooters should wear protective shooting glasses and some form of hearing protectors
when shooting. Exposure to shooting noise can damage hearing. Adequate vision
protection when shooting is essential.
7
NEVER CLIMB A TREE OR FENCE WITH A LOADED FIREARM. Put
down carefully before climbing a fence, and unload it before climbing or descending a tree
or
jumping over a ditch or other obstruction. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward
yourself or another person.
When in doubt, unload
your gun!
the firearm
8
iany
DON’T
surfaces
SHOOT
like rocks or
AT A HARD SURFACE, OR AT WATER. Bullets can ricochet off
the surface
of water and travel in unpredictable directions
with
considerable velocity.
9
NEVER TRANSPORT A
LOADED FIREARM.
Firearms
should always be unloaded
before being placed in a vehicle. A suitable carrying case or scabbkd should be used to
carry a firearm to and from the shooting areas.
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEN
SHOOTiNG.
Handling firearms
while
under the influence of alcohol, medication or mind-altering substance in any form
constitutes a criminal disreaard for the safety of others.
GENERAL FEATURES
OVERALL LENGTH 5
COMPLETE PISTOL WEIGHT 18
inches,
WIDTH
11116 inches
ounces
STATEMENT OF NON LIABILITY
WARNING:
This pistol is classified as a dangerous weapon and is
surrendered by AMT with the understanding that the purchaser
assumes all liability resulting from unsafe handling or any action
that constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
AMT shall not be liable for personal injury or loss of property or
life resulting from the use of this pistol under any circumstances,
including intentional, reckless, negligent or
Further, AMT will not be liable for any alterations to the pistol or
accidental discharge.
any parts thereof.
changes to be made after the pistol has left the factory. If your
AMT
instructions in this manual under the section marked “SERVICE.”
Please read the warnings in this manual carefully. Be sure you
understand the functions of this pistol before loading and firing it.
Carefully read the “SAFETY” section of this manual. Exercise
safe handling of this pistol at all times.
pistol is in need of service or adjustment, follow the
AMT
will not condone or authorize any
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
WARNING-NEVER USE AMMUNITION WHERE
THE PRESSURE LEVELS EXCEED INDUSTRY
STANDARDS. THE USE OF RELOADED
AMMUNITION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND
INJURY MAY VERY WELL RESULT.
USE ONLY FACTORY AMMUNITION.
Wear Safety Glasses and Ear Protection at all times when shooting!
SAFETY
All firearms must be used with strict attention to the basic rules of
firearms safety, these rules are fundamental to safe and responsible
firearms ownership and use. They are simple and reflect good common
sense. The
these
1
the operation of
carefully. Rehearse the functioning of the firearm until you are thoroughly
familiar with it. There is no excuse for unsafe firearms handling.
If you are not familiar with the basics of firearms and the handling thereof,
contact your local gun dealer, police department or the NRA for assistance
in acquiring this training.
2.
to shoot it, whether in the field or on the range. Upon completion of your
shooting activity, unload the firearm completely by emptying and/or
removing the magazine and then visually inspecting the chamber to be sure
it is empty. Never take
-elementary
a Before you shoot, read this manual completely. Be sure you understand
Always
more you handle firearms, the more faithful you should be to
rules
the firearm you intend to shoot. Study the owner’s manual
be
sure
that the firearm is unloaded until the moment you wish
anyone’s word that a firearm is empty -
CHECK IT!
3.
Never point the muzzle at
be in control of where the muzzle is pointed, even if you happen to fall.
Pointing the muzzle in a safe direction means a direction in which
discharged round
the bullet ricochets or passes through a wall or other
applies
before firing the shot.
won’t strike the shooters or bystanders, even in the event
to
a
deliberate
anything you do not intend to
b&r&de.
shot
at game or target. Be sure
shoot. Always
a
This also
of the backstop
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Wear
SafetyGlasses and Ear Protection at all times when shooting!
4.
Never drink alcoholic beverages or take medication or any other
mind altering substance that may impair your judgement while engaged
in shooting activities. This is as criminal and dangerous as drunk driving.
SAFETY OPERATION
.380
fires every time the trigger is pulled. It takes approximately 8 pounds
pressure to fire. When the trigger is pulled to the rear, the hammer goes
back into a firing position and is released, firing the pistol. Never obstruct
the travel position of the hammer. NEVER touch the trigger unless you
want to fire the pistol. ALWAYS point this (or
direction. This pistol has no external safeties. It will fire both WITH and
WITHOUT a magazine in place. Removing the magazine does NOT
unload the chambered round!
DOUBLE ACTION ONLY (D.A.O.) Model
any other) pistol in a safe
-
This model
WARNINGS
The user should never depend on the operation of a mechanism or any
other device to justify
pointed in
an unsafe direction.
careless handling or permitting the pistol to be
This is
again after each shot until all cartridges in the magazine AND CHAMBER
have been fired.
This pistol will fire both with and without the magazine in place. Removing
the magazine does not unload the chamber.
an auto loading pistol and is immediately loaded and ready to fire
WearSafe Glasses and Ear Protection at all times when oting!
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LOADING AND FIRING
Before performing the following operations, read this manual completely.
Prior to loading this pistol, make sure the chamber is empty and check the
bore to make sure it is free from excessive oil and is unobstructed. Firing the
pistol with any obstruction in the bore may cause serious injury to the shooter
and/or bystanders and damage the pistol.
WARNING: Cartridges must be fed from magazine, never load cartridges
directly into chamber.
1
l Be sure to use only clean factory ammunition. This pistol is not to be used
with reloaded ammunition.
2. To load magazine, place the rim of the cartridge on top of follower and
depress, slip cartridge rim back under lips of magazine. Magazine holds
five rounds.
3. Insert magazine into pistol with bullet rounds facing forward, push
magazine all the way up until magazine latch locks magazine in.
FINGER OFF TRIGGER.
WARNING: Pistol is now ready to be charged (loaded). Point in a safe
direction, KEEP FINGER OFF TRIGGER. Hold gun grip with your left hand;
with your right hand, grip serrations on slide and pull slide all the way back.
This brings the slide into rear motion and feeds the first cartridge out of the
magazine and into the chamber. Your pistol is now charged (loaded) and
ready to fire. We do not recommend carrying this pistol charged (loaded).
After firing last shot, remove magazine, after magazine is removed unload the
pistol by’pulling back the slide to visually make sure the chamber is empty. Also
check window on the side of the slide, to verify the chamber is empty.
KEEP
LOADED CHAMBER INSPECTION WINDOW
WARNING - ALWAYS ASSUME THERE IS A CARTRIDGE IN THE
CHAMBER IF THE SLIDE IS CLOSED AND ALWAYS
CHECK CHAMBER TO MAKE SURE IT IS EMPTY.
Wear Safety Glasses and Ear Protection at all times when shooting!
CLEARING A JAM
re
In t
not
the jammed pistol:
1.
2. Carefully remove the magazine. Pull the slide to its rear-most position.
event that a cartridge “jams” or does not feed into the chamber, do
force the slide shut. Following is the proper procedure for cleaning
Be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. KEEP FINGER OFF
OF TRIGGER.
If drawing the slide all the way back does not pull the cartridge
along with it, it may be necessary to use a small wood or plastic
dowel, sharpened on one end, to gently remove the cartridge from
the chamber and ejection port. Do not use a metal tool. NEVER
INSERT ANYTHING IN THE BARREL TO REMOVE CARTRIDGE.
A
3. Carefully inspect the pistol to be sure that a cartridge did not become
lodged in the magazine well of the grip frame.
UNLOADING
After completion of the shooting session, the following procedure should
be carried out exactly as described to unload the pistol.
The
CHECK THE CHAMBER AFTER USE TO MAKE SURE IT IS EMPTY.
Never carry the pistol with a round in the chamber. Never transport or
store the pistol with a round in the chamber or rounds in the magazine.
The following procedure must be followed to unload the pistol. Failure to
follow this procedure exactly could result in the chamber being
inadvertently loaded.
1.
.380
DA.0.
KEEP FINGER OFF OF TRIGGER AND POINT THE MUZZLE IN A
pistol will not stay open after the last shot. ALWAYS
SAFE DIRECTION!
2. Remove the magazine.
3. After the magazine is removed, you must pull back on the slide
forcibly to extract the cartridge from the chamber and eject it out the
ejection port. Drawing the slide back slowly may result in the
cartridge falling in the magazine well and becoming lodged in the
frame of the pistol. When you are certain that the chamber is empty,
lower the slide to its
Wear
Safety Glasses and Ear Protection at all
foward
position.
times when
shooting!
TAKEDOWN FOR CLEANING
Before you start, be absolutely certain that the pistol is unloaded by following
the unloading instruction on page 5. Never work on a loaded firearm.
It is not necessary to disassemble the
.380
D.A.O. to clean and lubricate, This
can be done by pulling the slide back all the way to the rear
a cleaning rod with a solvent coated patch through bore
and
run a clean, dry patch through until clean. Oil slide rails and
of barrel where it rides in frontof the slide.
If it becomes necessary to disassemble for
follows
1
.
2
.
-
Remove bolt pin with a
approximately l/2”
remove bolt by inserting
drive bolt out of slide.
Slide will
come forward off of frame, no other disassembly is
so firing pin and spring will come out of bolt, then
a brass or aluminum rod into magazine well and
l/8”
diameter punch, pull slide back
cleaning the
procedures are as
RE-ASSEMBLY
position, then run
chamber, then
outside diameter
necessary.
1
.
Replace
2
.
Insert front of recoil spring into spring hole at front of slide.
3
.
Pull slide back over the barrel, then
4
.
Pull slide back slightly, approximately l/4”, so bolt can be inserted into
top of
5
L
Drive bolt back into slide until retaining pin holes in side and bolt are
aligned. (Use a soft face hammer to avoid damaging top of bolt or slide).
6
.
Replace firing pin and spring, push forward and let hammer down to hold
in place, make sure RECESS in firing pin is lined up looking through
retaining pin hole.
7
.
Replace bolt retaining pin.
8
.
Check for proper functioning before loading.
recoil rod and spring into recoil rod hole in frame.
down
and back.
slide.
CLEANING
P
Frequency of cleaning depends upon the frequency of use of the pistol.
Accumulation of powder fouling in the breech and chamber area may
the functioning of the pistol causing jamming or misfiring. If either of these
conditions develop, clean the pistol.
affect
Wear Safety Glasses and Ear Protection at all times when shooting!
All areas of the breech, slide, magazine, chamber and bore should be
scrubbed or wiped clean with a cleaning patch wetted with a gun powder
solvent. After all areas have been thoroughly cleaned, wipe again with
lightly oiled cloth.
Prior to shipment, each
that it is in proper operating condition. Should the pistol require adjustment,
repair or refinishing, we recommend that the pistol be returned directly to
the factory SERVICE DEPARTMENT! There is no other way to be sure
that work is performed in a properly equipped and staffed facility. Failure
to use the factory services will result in voiding your warranty.
Except for guns still under warranty, all work will bear a net minimum
charge of $15.00.
All pistols returned are to be.sent unloaded prepaid. All collect shipments
will be refused.
For best service, always enclose a cover letter with the pistol furnishing
serial number, model of pistol and the nature of the problem or work
desired. A statement that the pistol is “defective”
only result in unnecessary delays. Try to be as specific as possible.
Federal regulations control the shipment
,380
D.A.O. pistol is inspected and tested to ensure
is not adequate and will
of firearms. It may be impossible
for the factory to return a pistol directly
regulations before shipment. If this is the case, we recommend that all
firearms be sent through a federally licensed dealer.
Please be sure that both the magazine and the chamber are empty before
shipping. Any firearms received in a loaded condition
the federal authorities.
to you. Check your local
must be reported to
PARTS AND ORDERING
All parts orders should be sent to the attention of the Parts Department.
California residents include applicable sales tax.
When ordering parts, specify Model Name,
Also include the complete serial number of the firearm.
Parts designated by an
not include labor, shipping and tax, if applicable. These parts
(‘)
asterisk must
.Part
Name and Part Number.
be factory fitted. The prices shown
will
be replaced
do
on an exchange basis only. The replaced parts will not
Wear Safety Glasses and Ear Protection at
all
times
be
returned to you.
when
shooting!
WARRANTY STATEMENT
BASED ON MAGNUSON, MOSS WARRANTY
no expressed warranty on its product line. AMT does recognize
its obligation concerning implied warranty. AMT will continue to
stand behind its products as it has in the past. AMT products will
be serviced for a period of one year from date of retail purchase,
for defects of material or workmanship, at no charge to
purchaser. Be sure to retain your sales slip as proof of purchase
date when making a claim.
This instruction manual should always accompany this firearm
and be transferred with it upon change of ownership.
IF A REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS NEEDED,
PLEASE WRITE TO ADDRESS BELOW.
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380DAO-6
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380DAO-10
380DAO-11
380DAO-12
380DAO-13
380DAO-14
380DAO-16
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SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGE.... 3.00
WRITTEN
ORDER WHEN ORDERING PARTS.
(Checks or Money Orders Accepted)
ARCADIA MACHINE & TOOL, INC. - 6226 Santos Diaz St., Irwindale, CA 91702 l (818) 334-6629
(Prices subject to change without notice.)
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