AMT Hardballer vs Colt Delta Elite

1977–c. 1994 (AMT); later limited production until c. 2001

1987–present

Unknown; estimated tens of thousands across variants

Approximately 50,000

216 mm (8.5 in) standard; 267 mm (10.5 in) Longslide

216 mm

127 mm (5 in) standard; 178 mm (7 in) Longslide

127 mm

~1.2 kg (2.65 lb) empty standard; ~1.5 kg (3.3 lb) empty Longslide

1.1 kg

7 rounds standard (.45 ACP); 8-round extended available; 9 rounds in 9mm/.38 Super; 8 rounds in 10mm Auto

8 rounds

Short-recoil operated, locked breech, tilting barrel, single-action

Short recoil, locked breech