Videos tagged with 25 Auto

This video details the process of replenishing range ammunition, highlighting the challenges of purchasing ammo in Massachusetts due to recent legislation (H4885/Chapter 135). The speaker discusses specific calibers and brands ordered online, including 32 S&W Long (Magtech semi-jacketed hollow point), 25 Auto (Speer Gold Dot), 9mm (Winchester 115-grain flat nose target), 380 Auto (Winchester 95-grain flat nose FMJ), and 22 LR (Federal Hammer Down). The speaker emphasizes the importance of online retailers for circumventing restrictive state laws and provides insights into the performance characteristics of various bullet types.

This video provides a look at a first-generation Raven Arms P25, believed to be from 1973. The presenter discusses the pistol's history as part of the 'Ring of Fire' companies, which emerged after a 1960s firearms import ban led to a shortage of small pocket pistols in the US. The P25 is chambered in .25 Auto, and the presenter notes Raven Arms also produced .22 LR and potentially .32 ACP or .380 ACP variants.

This video features shooting a vintage Baby Browning pistol chambered in .25 caliber. The content focuses on the practical aspect of discharging the firearm, highlighting its operation and performance.

This video showcases practical firearm handling and reloading techniques. The shooter demonstrates efficient magazine changes on a suppressed handgun with advanced optics and lights, as well as the loading and firing of a .25 Auto pocket pistol. Expert signals include efficient magazine indexing and safe muzzle discipline, indicating an experienced shooter's approach to maintaining readiness.

This video details a ballistic gel test of 25 Auto ammunition, specifically PPU 50-grain FMJ and Winchester Super X 45-grain Expanding Point, fired from a Phoenix Arms HP25A pistol. The test measures muzzle velocities and analyzes projectile performance in a gel block with a clothing barrier. The results indicate that the Expanding Point ammunition did not expand as advertised, performing similarly to the FMJ round in terms of terminal ballistics.

This video provides an overview of recent ammunition availability and pricing across multiple retailers, including Rural King, Walmart, and a local gun shop. The presenter details various calibers and brands found, highlighting specific deals and noting shortages or price increases. Several new ammunition types for testing are also showcased, including specialized rounds and common calibers.

This video reviews the Titan 25 Auto pistol, highlighting its compact size, suitable for deep concealment and described as a 'pocket rocket.' Despite its appealing aesthetics, the reviewer's specific firearm experienced functional issues, requiring work to achieve reliable firing. The video suggests alternatives like the Ruger LCP, Beretta Tomcat, or Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 for reliable concealed carry. The reviewer also mentions plans for future comparison videos involving similar 'Ring of Fire' style pistols, though the Titan is noted as being made in Italy.

This video reviews six handgun cartridges that are considered outdated or on their way out in 2024. It details the historical context, performance limitations, and reasons for the decline of each caliber, including the .32 ACP, .25 Auto, .41 Magnum, .32 H&R Magnum, .40 S&W, and .45 GAP. The analysis highlights how newer cartridges and evolving shooting dynamics have rendered these older options less relevant for self-defense and general use.

This video identifies six handgun cartridges likely to become obsolete: .40 S&W, .45 GAP, .41 Magnum, .32 ACP, .25 Auto, and .32 H&R Magnum. Reasons for obsolescence include declining popularity, being surpassed by better alternatives, or failing to meet specific needs. The .40 S&W, for example, was developed for increased power but has been largely replaced by 9mm. The .45 GAP struggled to gain traction against established .45 ACP.

The Braverman Stinger is an NFA-legal pen gun that is challenging to shoot due to its awkward trigger mechanism and upward trigger pull. While it functions as a single-shot, breach-loading firearm in .25 Auto, its difficulty in handling and poor accuracy make it more of an expensive novelty than a practical self-defense tool. The reload process is also noted as being slow.

This video provides a detailed review of the FIE Titan GT27, a 25 Auto semi-automatic pistol. The instructor, with extensive experience in forensics and as a military contractor, discusses its history, technical specifications, and reliability. He emphasizes that while 25 Auto is generally not recommended for self-defense due to its limited stopping power, this particular model is considered one of the more reliable in its class. The review also touches upon its historical context as a 'Saturday Night Special' and its common appearance in crime labs.

This review of the Raven Arms P-25, a first-generation model from circa 1973, highlights its extremely compact size and Zamak alloy construction, making it a heavy-for-its-size pocket pistol. While accurate at close range and reliable in limited testing, the reviewer expresses significant reservations about its suitability for self-defense due to its poor reputation for durability, a counter-intuitive safety mechanism, and a heel magazine release. The video also touches on the history of Raven Arms and its 'Ring of Fire' spin-offs, noting the continued availability of parts and magazines through Phoenix Arms.