Can It Really Be That BAD?....Phoenix Arms HP25A Quick Range Review & First Shots!

Published on May 23, 2023
Duration: 9:58

This video provides a range review of the Phoenix Arms HP25A chambered in .25 ACP. The reviewer, despite initial low expectations due to the firearm's reputation and low cost, found the pistol to be surprisingly reliable and accurate for its class. The review covers the firearm's basic specifications, safety features, and performance during shooting tests at 10 and 25 yards.

Quick Summary

The Phoenix Arms HP25A is a .25 ACP pistol known for its budget price. Surprisingly, it demonstrated excellent reliability with no malfunctions during testing and offered impressive accuracy at 10 and 25 yards, defying its reputation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Range Setup
  2. 00:10Introducing the Phoenix Arms HP25A
  3. 00:25Firearm Overview and Specifications
  4. 01:40Safety Features and Manual of Arms
  5. 02:28Trigger Pull and Reset Analysis
  6. 02:51Magazine Capacity and Barrel Length
  7. 03:00Materials and Sights
  8. 03:15Grip and Size Comparison
  9. 03:33Ammunition Comparison (.25 ACP vs .22 LR vs 9mm)
  10. 03:53Testing FMJ Ammunition
  11. 04:3010-Yard Shooting Test
  12. 05:4025-Yard Shooting Test
  13. 06:18Testing for Functionality at Low Speeds
  14. 07:05Final Magazine of FMJ
  15. 07:54Surprising First Outing Summary
  16. 08:38Viewer Engagement and Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Phoenix Arms HP25A?

The Phoenix Arms HP25A is a hammer-fired, single-action-only pistol chambered in .25 ACP. It features a fixed barrel, direct blowback operation, a 3-inch barrel, and a 9-round single-stack magazine. Both the frame and slide are constructed from ZAMAK (zinc alloy).

How reliable is the Phoenix Arms HP25A?

Despite its budget reputation, the Phoenix Arms HP25A demonstrated surprising reliability during testing. The reviewer experienced no failures to feed or extract with FMJ ammunition, performing significantly better than anticipated.

What is the accuracy like on the Phoenix Arms HP25A?

The accuracy of the Phoenix Arms HP25A was found to be impressive for its price point. At 10 yards, it grouped well, and at 25 yards, the reviewer was able to hit eight out of nine shots on target, exceeding expectations.

What safety features does the Phoenix Arms HP25A have?

The HP25A includes a magazine lock that prevents slide operation when the magazine is removed, a firing pin block, and a manual safety lever. The manual safety can be stiff to operate.

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