BUG Match with a 98-Year-Old 6.35mm Le Français

Published on October 16, 2021
Duration: 6:20

A 1923 Le Français pistol chambered in 6.35mm (.25 ACP) proved surprisingly reliable and accurate in a BUG match, despite its age and small sights. Its unique tip-up barrel design, essential for loading as the slide is difficult to rack, facilitated quick engagement. The pistol achieved a respectable 3rd place in the Hideout Division, demonstrating the viability of vintage pocket pistols in competition.

Quick Summary

The 1923 Le Français pistol, chambered in 6.35mm (.25 ACP), proved surprisingly reliable and accurate in a BUG match, despite its age and small sights. Its unique tip-up barrel design, essential for loading as the slide is difficult to rack, facilitated quick engagement. The pistol achieved a respectable 3rd place in the Hideout Division.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 1923 Le Français .25 ACP
  2. 01:06Stage 3: Loading & Performance
  3. 01:50Stage 4: Accuracy Test
  4. 03:19Stage 1: Headshots Challenge
  5. 04:06Stage 2: Steel Targets
  6. 05:20Final Results & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Le Français pistol unique for loading?

The Le Français pistol features a distinctive tip-up barrel design. This allows the user to load a round directly into the chamber without needing to manually rack the slide, which is particularly useful given the difficulty of racking this particular model.

How accurate is the 98-year-old Le Français pistol?

Despite its age and very small sights, the 1923 Le Français pistol demonstrated surprising accuracy during the BUG match, consistently hitting where aimed. This accuracy was noted as impressive compared to many modern pocket pistols.

What caliber is the Le Français pistol used in the video?

The Le Français pistol featured in the video is chambered in 6.35mm, which is also known as .25 Auto or .25 ACP. This is a small caliber commonly found in vintage pocket pistols.

What were the results of the Le Français pistol in the BUG match?

The 98-year-old Le Français pistol performed well, finishing 3rd in the Hideout Division and 11th overall out of 22 competitors. It proved perfectly reliable throughout the competition.

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