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AMT Backup
American .45 ACP Double-Action-Only Autoloader Pistol
The Backup is a compact holdout
pistol f rom AM T. A s its
name implies, it is meant to be
a secondary weapon designed
for use as a last resort. Its small
size and smooth surfaces, free
of corners or protrusions, make
it easy to carry in a concealed
holster or even just stashed in
a boot or pocket. It uses a conventional
delayed blowback action. It can be brought into action
very quickly because there is no safety catch for the shooter to
fumble with in an emergency. Instead, it uses a double-action-only
mechanism to prevent accidental fi ring. There are also no sights,
since these could snag when the weapon is drawn, and they are
considered unnecessary for the point-blank shooting for which the
Backup is designed.
Magazine: 5 box
Size: Tiny
Weight: 1 lb.
Rate of Fire: S

CZ 75
Czech 9mm Double-Action Autoloader Pistol
This pistol was designed and
produced for export with the
9mm Parabellum cartridge. Its
designers borrowed from a number
of existing designs, seeking
the best possible combination
of elements for an autoloader
design. By all accounts, they
succeeded admirably. The CZ 75
is an accurate and dependable
pistol and has proven popular worldwide. It has been sold in large
numbers and licensed copies have been made in Italy, Switzerland,
the U.K., and the U.S.
The CZ 75 uses a modifi ed version of the Browning action. It features metal construction with either walnut or plastic grips. It is
manufactured to a high standard and functions reliably, even under
adverse conditions.
Variants: The CZ 75 has been very popular, and a large number
of variant models have emerged over the years, including a
compact model.
An automatic version was produced during the 1970s. Early
models featured a longer barrel with heavy muzzle brake, though
this feature was later dropped. Extended 25-round magazines were
available to increase capacity. A spare magazine could be clipped
upside down under the slide, serving as a forward handgrip.
The CZ 75 is also produced in a .40 caliber version.
Who Uses It: The CZ 75 was never adopted by the Czech armed
forces, though it is in service with Czech police. It was widely exported
and adopted as a service pistol by a number of Western countries.
CZ 75 Automatic (9mm Machine Pistol)
Magazine: 25 box
Size: Small
Weight: 3 lb.
Rate of Fire: S, A

Taurus PT 145 Millennium
Brazilian .45 ACP Double-Action-Only Autoloader Pistol
Taurus produces a series of autoloader
pistols, including licensed
copies of the Beretta 92 and a
series of original designs based
on the Beretta action, using a
falling-block locking system.
The PT 100 Millennium series
is a new range of compact,
double-action-only autoloaders
designed to be concealed
fi rearms. It is produced in a range of popular pistol calibers. The
slide is stainless steel, while the frame is made from lightweight
composites. The barrel and grip are short, and the corners are
rounded, facilitating rapid draw. Controls include a decocker and
multiple redundant safeties.
The Millennium is intended for the American market; to comply
with U.S. law, the magazine is limited to a 10-round capacity.
Magazine: 10 box
Size: Small
Weight: 2 lb
Rate of Fire: S