Raven MP-25 .25acp First Look

This review of the Beretta 21 A Bobcat in .25 ACP, presented by an expert from GUNS and American Handgunner Magazines, details a live-fire accuracy test. The expert demonstrates shooting at 15 yards, analyzes the resulting group, and discusses potential gunsmithing modifications to enhance accuracy, specifically suggesting the addition of adjustable sights. The assessment highlights the pistol's fixed sights and offers insights into its practical performance with specific ammunition.

This video provides an expert review of the Browning Baby Browning pistol, presented by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. It details performance metrics including Time to First Hit and accuracy, while also assessing its knockdown power and overall score. The review highlights the Baby Browning's status as one of the smallest concealed carry firearms ever produced.

This video provides an expert-level ranking of 12 major firearm brands, from those with significant historical issues to those considered benchmarks for reliability and performance. The instructor, with years of experience and extensive shooting, details specific models and past controversies for brands like Taurus, Kel-Tec, Remington, Walther, Ruger, Springfield, CZ, FN, Sig Sauer, and Smith & Wesson, ultimately placing Glock at the top for its consistent functionality and widespread adoption. The assessment highlights common failure points, recalls, and the evolution of brands attempting to rebuild trust.

This video provides a review of the Beretta 21A chambered in .25 ACP, highlighting its characteristics as a 'gentleman's pocket pistol'. The reviewer notes its compact size, though emphasizes it barely fits in a pocket, and mentions the "almost non-existent" sights. Despite these drawbacks, the pistol is praised for being a pleasure to shoot, extremely well-made, comfortable, and having no recoil. The review touches upon its Italian classic heritage and its US manufacturing to circumvent the Gun Control Act of 1964. It also points out the continued availability of magazines and .25 Auto ammunition.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Raven Arms MP-25, a firearm often categorized as a 'Saturday Night Special'. The presenter, a former forensic firearms examiner, details its history, construction, common malfunctions, and its prevalence in crime. The review highlights the gun's low cost, cheap materials (Zamac zinc alloy), and inherent unreliability, making it unsuitable for self-defense despite its accessibility.

This video reviews the Rohm RG-42, a 25 Auto pistol originally manufactured in Germany and later in Miami, Florida. The reviewer, Sootch00, categorizes the RG line as being inexpensively made and part of the "Saturday Night Special" category. The review encourages viewers to like and subscribe for more content.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.