Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	AMT-High Standard Manufacturing Co. More Info

About the Gun

1911 pattern stainless steel pistol similar to the Hardballer but chambered for the 10mm cartridge.

Production

This model had a short production run in the early 1990s.

Market value

The MSRP for this gun was around $700. Used market value in 95% condition is currently around $1,500-$1,700.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	10 mm
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

The AMT Javelina is the 10mm counterpart to the Hardballer platform, offered in both a standard 5-inch Government-length model and a 7-inch longslide “Hunter” variant. The longer barrel adds roughly 100–150 fps of velocity with typical 180–200 gr loads while providing a noticeably longer sight radius, making the longslide the more popular choice for hunting or silhouette work at 50+ yards; the standard model is more compact and better balanced for general range use. Recoil is sharp and snappy—more than a .45 ACP but surprisingly controllable thanks to the pistol’s all-stainless mass (38-oz standard, 48-oz longslide)—and practical accuracy is excellent when the gun is fed consistent ammunition and properly lubricated. Reliability mirrors the Hardballer family: generally good with FMJ after break-in, but sensitive to dirt, under-lubrication (stainless galling remains a real concern), and occasional feeding issues in some examples. The heavy 10mm slide velocity and high-pressure cartridge amplify any tolerance or maintenance shortcomings. With total production estimated at only ~2,000 guns across both barrel lengths during a very short run in the early 1990s, clean Javelinas (especially the longslide Hunter) have become genuine collector pieces. They represent one of the earliest and rarest factory 10mm 1911s, prized today for their power, stainless durability, and place in the brief 10mm hunting-pistol boom before the cartridge’s mainstream fade.