Harold Mayo
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I have been considering a compact .22 or .25 auto just for the hell of it. Does anyone have any input? I have little experience with guns in these smaller calibers.
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dhoomonyou
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walther p22, decent, semi auto
S&W 317, decent, revolver
ruger mk2, very decent.
S&W 317, decent, revolver
ruger mk2, very decent.
The Walther is a good gun. Look at the Beretta 21 too.
Remember, most of these semi-auto guns will only shoot reliably if you use hi-velocity ammo. You have more choices with one of the snubbie revolvers.
Taurus makes a 2 inch barreled model 94 that has a 9 shot cylinder. It has a really stiff double action pull though.
Remember, most of these semi-auto guns will only shoot reliably if you use hi-velocity ammo. You have more choices with one of the snubbie revolvers.
Taurus makes a 2 inch barreled model 94 that has a 9 shot cylinder. It has a really stiff double action pull though.
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I have a 317 pre-lock for sale. It has only had one box of ammo shot through it. Still have the box. $500.00 + $20.00 shipping. If interested pm me. PS. this is an 8 shot with a nice action and very attractive boot grips, 2" bbl.
I have a 317 pre-lock for sale. It has only had one box of ammo shot through it. Still have the box. $500.00 + $20.00 shipping. If interested pm me. PS. this is an 8 shot with a nice action and very attractive boot grips, 2" bbl.
unspellable
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If it is to have any pretensions to being a defence gun, the 25 ACP will provide more reliable ignition. Stopping power, what little there is of it, is pretty much a toss up.
On the other hand, if it's a just for fun gun, the ignition reliability won't matter but the lower cost of 22 LR rimfire ammo probably will matter.
(Rimfire ammo sometimes has the priming compound unevenly spread around the rim leading to misfires. Some varieties are more noted for this than others.)
On the other hand, if it's a just for fun gun, the ignition reliability won't matter but the lower cost of 22 LR rimfire ammo probably will matter.
(Rimfire ammo sometimes has the priming compound unevenly spread around the rim leading to misfires. Some varieties are more noted for this than others.)
As mouseguns go the Keltec P32 has pretty proven itself a solid performer. I carried one for years and it was a great gun. I sold it to get a Ruger LCP for a bit better power and I'm very please with it too. Either is much better than a .25 or .22.
Fat Boy
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Not exactly a bug in size; Buds Gun shop has had a CZ70 32acp for sale for quite a while on the used list- priced at $159.00 I think...
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A couple of years back, I finally found a LNIB Astra Cub in .22Short. I always marveled at the attention to detail that went into these miniaturized guns.
John Wayne
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.25 ACP is generally more reliable as it's a centerfire round, but I have never experienced a FTF with any CCI rimfire ammunition. I would opt for a .22 mag over the .25 ACP, both for power and cost.
I just got a Beretta 21A in 22LR. I think it would be a great little mouse gun. It's easy to shoot accurately up to 10-15 yards, but is best at 5-7 yards, 3"-4" groups are pretty easy, fast or slow firing.
I had feed issue with a lot of different 22 ammo, but it seem to like the CCI Stinger's, with little or no problem so far.
I really enjoy shooting it at the range, and after warming up with it, shooting my bigger guns are so much easier, so I been saving money too with the Beretta by using less big gun ammo, and more 22 ammo.
TBS, I wouldn't get a 25acp.
I had feed issue with a lot of different 22 ammo, but it seem to like the CCI Stinger's, with little or no problem so far.
I really enjoy shooting it at the range, and after warming up with it, shooting my bigger guns are so much easier, so I been saving money too with the Beretta by using less big gun ammo, and more 22 ammo.
TBS, I wouldn't get a 25acp.
PT92
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Look into the Taurus PT-25. Wife carries this and it has been reliable at the range for 300+ rounds.
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Hello, I have a couple of the so called, "mouse-guns" a Kel-Tec P3AT .380, a North American Arms Gardian .32 ACP and a Beretta Mod. 20, 25 ACP Cal. and have to say that the Beretta shoots the best. As in its more accurate and easy to hold on to while dumping 9 rounds as fast as the trigger can be pulled. That is not to say it would be my first choice to have in a gun-fight or for Concealed carry as I prefer something with a little more punch. LM
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Harold Mayo, I know the feeling. Just for the heck of it, yesterday I bought a Firestorm FS22. Here are two of my favorite little .22lrs along with my PPK/S, (which I'd love to have in a .22lr). Both of these little guys, a Walther TPH and a American Arms PX22 also come in .25acp. One of the guns I'm always on the lookout for is a nice Walther PP in .22lr. One day I'll find a good Beretta 87 just waiting to be taken home. Good luck in your hunt for a small, fun pistol
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I had the Iver Johnson version of the American Arms PX22. Great little .22 that never jammed or had any sort of reliability issues. And for one of the nicest .22 plinkers ever made, try adding a Beretta Model 70S to your collection.
I had the Iver Johnson version of the American Arms PX22. Great little .22 that never jammed or had any sort of reliability issues. And for one of the nicest .22 plinkers ever made, try adding a Beretta Model 70S to your collection.
MachIVshooter
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Careful; They're addictive!
BHP FAN
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Nice!Is that a Titan,by FIE?
BHP FAN
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The one muzzle on to the Shaps fourbarrel replica?
"Just for the hell of it" about sums it up IMHO : the only one I own is a CZ 92 DAO .25 ACP.: no sights, dreadful trigger, amazingly expensive to feed (who reloads .25 ACP ?)
can't hit anything with it beyond 5 yards or so (blame myself, not the gun)
And still I have another of "that kind" of gun on my wish list : a "Baby" Browning, just to sort of complete the trinity, along with my 9mm HP and my .32 ACP M 1910.
can't hit anything with it beyond 5 yards or so (blame myself, not the gun)
And still I have another of "that kind" of gun on my wish list : a "Baby" Browning, just to sort of complete the trinity, along with my 9mm HP and my .32 ACP M 1910.
Mad Magyar
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Stick with a revolver....
scythefwd
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My old man likes his phoenix arms .22 (or is it a .25). I haven't shot it or gotten to play with it yet. Maybe when I am home for Christmas
crzbiker
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Raven P25
I bought this Raven way back in the seventies and never fired it until a couple of months ago. Raven has such a bad reputation for unreliability. I found that the reputation was well deserved! While cursing it at the range a ahooter next to me told me that the gun needed a new recoil spring, a new magazine and a damn good Dremeling. After all these changes were put in place the little .25 shoots quite well. No ftf or ftl. No stovepiping. At 7 yards it is on target and dependable. After I fire a few hundred rounds it may become my small carry gun.
I bought this Raven way back in the seventies and never fired it until a couple of months ago. Raven has such a bad reputation for unreliability. I found that the reputation was well deserved! While cursing it at the range a ahooter next to me told me that the gun needed a new recoil spring, a new magazine and a damn good Dremeling. After all these changes were put in place the little .25 shoots quite well. No ftf or ftl. No stovepiping. At 7 yards it is on target and dependable. After I fire a few hundred rounds it may become my small carry gun.
searcher451
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The Beretta Jetfire is a reasonable choice. The German-made Walther TP and TPH models also are superb firearms and worthy of consideration, if you don't mind the smallish caliber. Fans of "CSI" will note that the Warrick Brown character, killed off this season by the undersheriff, was done in with a Beretta Jetfire.
MachIVshooter
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I do, and let me tell ya, it'll test your patience. I'd rather load my .17 Rem.
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