HighVelocity
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I got this little gem in a box of stuff that was passed on to me several years ago. Only recently did I go though the box and discover the 1948 Beretta model 418 6.35mm (25 acp) pistol buried in the box in an old gun rug.
After cleaning it I took it to the range. I don't know how long it has been since it's been fired but I'd say over 20 years have passed since it's been loaded.
I bought the cheapest 25 acp ammo I could find because honestly, I didn't really expect the gun to function anyway and didn't want to waste money.
I set the target at 9 ft, which is the closest allowed at my range.
Bang Bang Bang, FTE, cleared, Bang, FTF, cleared, reload, Bang Bang Bang, Log jamb. A lot of malfunctions, never the same one twice in a row. I believe it can all be blamed on old springs though as they seem exceptionally weak.
Suprisingly, this little gun hits point of aim and I was pretty pleased with accuracy. Because of that point alone, I am going to replace all the springs and try again. If I can make it reliable it would be fun to shoot.
After cleaning it I took it to the range. I don't know how long it has been since it's been fired but I'd say over 20 years have passed since it's been loaded.
I bought the cheapest 25 acp ammo I could find because honestly, I didn't really expect the gun to function anyway and didn't want to waste money.
I set the target at 9 ft, which is the closest allowed at my range.
Bang Bang Bang, FTE, cleared, Bang, FTF, cleared, reload, Bang Bang Bang, Log jamb. A lot of malfunctions, never the same one twice in a row. I believe it can all be blamed on old springs though as they seem exceptionally weak.
Suprisingly, this little gun hits point of aim and I was pretty pleased with accuracy. Because of that point alone, I am going to replace all the springs and try again. If I can make it reliable it would be fun to shoot.
