Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	AMT-High Standard Manufacturing Co. More Info

About the Gun

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Production

Production of this variant ran from 1984 to 1987.

Market value

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Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.22 LR
Alias:	.22 Long Rifle
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Analysis

The Lightning series represented AMT's entry into the .22 LR semi-automatic pistol market, positioning the line as a stainless-steel alternative to the Ruger Mark II with target-oriented upgrades across all variants. The Bull's Eye Target with 5-inch ribbed barrel served as the baseline for general target shooting and plinking, while the 6.5-inch Target/Silhouette and extended-barrel models (8.5 inches and longer) addressed needs for silhouette competition or increased velocity in varmint applications. The design provided solid practical accuracy with consistent ammunition in well-maintained examples, though the stainless construction required regular lubrication to minimize galling on contact surfaces. Production was limited to 1984–1987 due to a trademark infringement lawsuit from Ruger, resulting in low total output and relative scarcity. The series remains of interest to collectors for its role as an early all-stainless .22 semi-auto and compatibility with Ruger Mark II magazines and parts, though practical use is limited by dated ergonomics and competition from more modern rimfire pistols.