better mouse gun 22 lr or 25acp

[Stevie-Ray]

Taurus states in their manual for the TP22 that cartridges such as CCI Stingers should not be used in the gun. My TP22 feeds reliably for me with only one type of one brand of cartridge. I have not yet tried all of the available types of 22 LR cartridge.

I'm not supposed to shoot Yellow Jackets out of my PT-22 either, due to it's TC type bullet design, but it's generally all I use. Never had a failure, and love the gun.

 

[tgfang]

Stingers are one of the cartridges that don't feed reliably in my gun. The few that I shot started beating up the front of the frame; so, no more of those. No cartridge that we have tried feeds reliably for my wife, but she cannot grip the pistol well due to arthritis. The tip-up barrel is nice for her.

There is a site on the web that has posted penetration results for Stingers - from a short barrel a heavier 22LR gives better results.

Tom

 

[deputy tom]

Mouse Gun...

My choice is a Beretta 950BS in .25acp.YMMV.tom.

 

[TimboKhan]

My step-dad regularly dispatches mice and moles with a single six stoked with .22 shot shells. I, on the other hand, find that anything less than a .454 Casull is not enough gun. According to Craig Boddington, it also depends on the variety of mouse, as Kangaroo mice require up to a .500 S&W and packrats require a move up to the .600 nitro.

 

[lbmii]

A very good reliable and small 25 auto is the FIE Titan. They cost like 45 to 75 dollars. Mine is excellent. Low power ugly little thing but excellent reliability and accuracy. I do not know when they stoped importing them. They are hard to find.

If you want a cheap 25 auto get the Titan over those "Ring of Fire" cast zink brands.

Aint she pretty!

 

[Manedwolf]

A very good reliable and small 25 auto is the FIE Titan. They cost like 45 to 75 dollars. Mine is excellent. Low power ugly little thing but excellent reliability and accuracy. I do not know when they stoped importing them. They are hard to find.

If you want a cheap 25 auto get the Titan over those "Ring of Fire" cast zink brands.

Aint she pretty!

Personally, if I wanted a .25, I'd spend double that and go for the Beretta, just because you KNOW it's going to be reliable. Lots of cops and agents apparently chose a 950/Jetfire/Bobcat as their last-resort deep-cover backup gun.

 

[Manedwolf]

My choice is a Beretta 950BS in .25acp.YMMV.tom.

Likewise. Mag alternating between FMJ and Speed Gold Dot HP, just for the chances of penetration vs. expansion against varying clothing with the small caliber.

That in the front pocket in a wallet-outline Kramer with shorts or t-shirt and jeans, and I figure if someone demands my wallet, easy to do an "Okay..here ya go!" draw instead. They move away, good, they move towards, the magazine gets emptied.

 

[backphil]

Likewise. Mag alternating between FMJ and Speed Gold Dot HP, just for the chances of penetration vs. expansion against varying clothing with the small caliber.

That in the front pocket in a wallet-outline Kramer with shorts or t-shirt and jeans, and I figure if someone demands my wallet, easy to do an "Okay..here ya go!" draw instead. They move away, good, they move towards, the magazine gets emptied.

You have the same thought pattern as me. I've gone through that scenario dozens of times in my mind.

 

[lbmii]

What I have done is replaced my little 25 with a Kel Tec 3AT. If you can afford a Beretta 950BS in .25acp you can afford a KelTec 3AT. I think the 380 ACP is a much better way to go. However, even with the larger 380 round I stick with FMJ.

 

[45Broomhandle]

Bigger Ain't Better For Perfect Mouse Gun

WHY CARRY A CANNON FOR THEM LITTLE CRITTERS? Below is the "Better Mouse Gun" you've all overlooked. Yesiree... the Model 1926 Liliput in 4.25mm. Your .25acp might be okay for a MOOSE, but certainly not a mouse! Wow, talk about overkill... Sharp stick??? We ain't cavemen, we're civilized hunters who believe in the QUICK, humane kill which the 4.25mm Liliput delivers with deadly accuracy - no scopes, no bipods, and you don't need a sling. Below is a picture of my Liliput alongside my HUMONGOUS F.I.E. - which is carried only as a back-up weapon in case a wounded bull mouse should attack. That's MY two-cents worth. 45Broomhandle