AMT Lightning??

toad67

January 30, 2013 19:07

LGS has an AMT Lightning in 22lr with a 10.5" bbl for sale. It is in great condition with the box for $450 otd. Not really my cup-o-tea but interesting non the less. What say you? Thanks!

T67

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  charliemeyer007

  January 30, 2013 19:34

  AMT = POS, poor quality control lead to being bankrupt IMHO.

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  bambihunter

  January 30, 2013 21:25

  The lightning was among their better products, along with their 10/22 clone but as charlie said, they still aren't that great. A gun very similar in shape but better quality is the High Standard pistols.

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  tsr1965

  January 31, 2013 00:39

  Toad 67,
  
  I have a couple Lightenings, and a 25/22. I will tell you, that the quality of these specimens, are better than either of the Ruger's that they were cloned from. Where AMT run into problems, is with the Back Up series, and their 1911 clones.
  
  Their copy of the Ruger 10-22 is ALL stainless steel, including the reciever, and trigger group. The Lightening, is the same way, and will accept most of the afteermarket goodies the Ruger's will.
  
  Best

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  rufe-snow

  January 31, 2013 10:38

  With the 10.5 barrel it's going to be a boat anchor weight wise. I have shot a lot of the Ruger targets with the shorter barrels. Off hand even for 10 shots, I start to shake. With the 10+ barrel forget it, unless your Arnold junior. Still hunting from a rest is the only option, unless you got arms like Popeye.
  
  They have appreciated alot money since they were sold back in the 80's, but unless your a collector I would pass on it.

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  Pearyw

  January 31, 2013 12:03

  I have a 5" that I have had for years. It has a better trigger than a Ruger and is grooved for scope rings.

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