My uncle was quite old during WWII at 36 so after basic training he was made a prison guard in Canada. He actually found an Ortgies 25acp on one of the German prisoners and brought it home while on leave. That little pistol is one of my favorites due to the history. It functions flawlessly...
How much would a Belgium babybrowning serial 360114 be worth? I need to insure mine! Am field stepping tonight to clean it ! Manor is Filthy- Don’t know if it’s EVER been done. My fiancé Rich bought for me and died in tragic car accident before he could give it to me. It was going to be my wedding present! I was so happy when I found it! Sad part is he had bought a box of 500 22 shells-don’t think he realized caliper was 25! Haha! So question I have for the regular grime can I use gun oil on A soft lint free cloth to clean parts?
I have the same 1908 Vest Pocket Colt passed down by my dad who was a VMI grad and WWII officer; with Colt papers showing it's history and 1930 shipment date from Colt, mint condition, walnut grips with the nickel insert colt medallions, and 4 mags. I'm elderly and have secretly put this little gun (along with others) in my will to a nice young man working for a local gun store. He appreciates these guns like you and is in for a big surprise when I pass. If he should pass before me, I'll look you up. Seriously, I do not want this gun going to someone that does not appreciate the history and craftsmanship they represent. God bless and thank you for your review.
My Daddy carried a 25 ACP Beretta "drop-barrel" everywhere he went in the 50s - early 90s....never was without it......he got himself out of at least one major jam with it and he was absolutely deadly with it in terms of shot placement and repeat shots.....25 ACP is a deadly round and it is highly underestimated.
@@MarkMphonoman I don't understand why people think 22lr or 25 acp is not a deadly round trust me if I feel threatened enough to pull the trigger on you it won't be just 1 shot let me pump 8 22lr in you and see if you walk from it .......
@@mudmowerregulators9559 22 with a 2 inch barrel is a pure dogshit,...never exceed 30 ft lbs no pass coconut test....,,,, 25 acp can obtain 70 ft Lbs its potentialy deadly
Love the video. Love the .25 acp! We are such outcasts in the firearm community. I get a negative remark every time I go to do a transfer on a mouse gun. Love these little gems.
Just remind the haters how many .25 acp's you can carry in a raincoat...you could dual wield 20 or 30 of them lol thats a lot of lead compared to a single Glock 17 or M1911 lol
a guy said to me last week... do you think you could stop me cold with that.... I laughed, and said.. no but when i shoot you in the dick 6 times..and reload.. your going to change your mind about attacking me...he didnt have much to say after that...LOL
@@ghostmaker911 I remind people that 80-100 years ago, these were the standard CCW's. Everyone carried .25's and .32's. There's a lot of dead guys through history with .25 slugs in them.
The most important part of a carry piece is being a piece you will carry. The best advice regarding caliber I ever received was to carry the highest caliber that you can shoot accurately in platform you will carry everyday. If those pistols check all those boxes for you then you're not wrong at all.
Before he passed my Father gave my Brother, Sister & I each a 25 Colt. I now have the one he gave me as well as the one he kept for himself. Mine turned 100 this year and his is 97.
Buffaque 32 thank you! I shot one of them for my CCW course. They had a police officer in charge of the range. When I shot my first 5 fast rounds the officer walked up behind me and asked if I knew how fast I’d fired them. I said no. He told me I’d fired the 5 rounds in 2 1/2 seconds.
@@Long_Haired_Country_Boy I have two 1908 pocket autos in the 5000's and 15000's both from 1909. They fire like the day they were made. Maybe better. I routinely shoot them and keep them well oiled. However, when I want to burn .25 ACP, I'm beating the breaks off of the three Ravens I have.
My Mom used her COLT25 when I was five (1976) to keep a man out of our window. She was a single Mom in a tough Houston neighborhood! She's still carrying it today and the sentimental value makes it irreplaceable as far as I'm concerned.
I have a thing for this often-maligned round as well. I have two Taurus PT25Ss (one in stainless), a Bauer 25, and a pre-68 (no safety ) Beretta 950 Jetfire. I don't carry them, though, as I have a Kel-Tec P32 for deep-conceal carry. I also just got a Seecamp in .32 a few days ago. Thanks for sharing.
I too find small pistols alluring. I just bought a 1908 today and await it's arrival. I have a few small .380s but this will be my first .25; I'm already thinking it won't be my last! Bravo to you for sticking up for yourself. It's no one's business how you decide to spend your money but you. Rather than berating us for choosing small caliber pistols, people should support each other for deciding to exercise our rights to stay armed! Thanks so much for your cool video. I like your pistols! I've just subscribed.
And a Bauer. 25acp. Just got my first a month ago. Its early 70s according to serial number and in MINT condition! Very classic with the faux mother if pearl grips on the shiney and brushed stainless steel! Had a raven years ago that I traded for the iconic Beretta 950 Jetfire! Also had a NAA mini revolver in 22lr and 22 magnum. Traded those on other guns years ago but regretted it so recently bought a new NAA mini 22lr,, Love it! In my Desantis pocket holster with a tiny pouch built in for extra ammo, it's a super cool back up rig for my larger carry calibers. I've Always loved these tiny works of art and been infatuated with their craftsmanship and quality! Like fine expensive watches.
This video is awesome. I think your choice of the lamp worked perfectly with the class of the weapons being demonstrated. Your love for the platform showed through. Sub earned.
Thanks for sharing. You don't have to apologize for carrying a small gun. I agree that the odds of needing one is very slim (unless you live in a bad part of town). Most of my friends that have larger guns don't have them with on their person. The nice thing about a small gun is that it is easy to have it with you.
I just looked it up. My colt 1908 is 116yrs old. The WWII vet that owned it before me must have really loved this gun so much that he had it engraved a bit. I assume you really only do that to a gun that probably saved your life. Just replaced the springs and the old faux pearl grips for wood. I wish this gun could talk.
No matter the suze of the caliber , having a 25 with 5 rounds is better than nothing. Moreover shot placement is more important than the size of the caliber. Nice collection btw👍🏻
When my Great Uncle died I inherited his guns. One thing I noticed about his Colt model N and Model M pocket hammerless pistols were the blue had been almost worn off. I'd never seen him carry these guns but when he was younger he traveled all over the U.S. on hunting and fishing trips. It finally dawned on me that is why there was little blue on these guns, he carried them wherever he went. I would never have thought of that when I was a kid.
In the Middle East would carry on the 25 to 32 and the 380 small pocket pistols about the size some little larger than the ones that you are currently showing and they use them very effectively especially when they were in countries were firearms and the general public were not allowed they used them as deep carry and did quite well with them !!!
,the ccw I Cary most often is 1924, 1908 colt vest pocket, , I own a lot of guns , and I don't have to carry a 25 auto, but when I just running down to the hardware store, it's perfect for just slipping into my pocket, where I hardly know it's there
I'm 52, since I could buy guns, I've slways been fascinated with pocket autos. I finally started my collection. Just got a Colt .25 for $75!! Also have a Raven & FIE TITAN. If you love these type of guns, you get it. Nice to see I am not the only one!
@@ramonflores8220 You could theoretically cock it to the first (safety) notch and lock it with the combination trigger block/slide catch, but I wouldn't do it. Couldn't guarantee it wouldn't slip and put a round in your leg.
I thought about going with a 25ACP gun but I never see the ammo available anywhere...most of the time I just carry a 9mm bond arms derringer when I want something small. Would like to try the 25 one day if the ammo ever become convenient to get.
If that pistol was assembled in the US in 1971 , and has an OD prefix serial number, it is a Colt 25 Auto , not a Colt Junior, which was made in Spain by Astra
Honestly I love the .25 acp, and have a few, but there is no need to carry a .25 when the ruger LCP2 in .380 is a thing. I will carry my baby browning on occasion if the situation calls for it.
Pick up a raven mo26 for the story behind it and I didn’t own a 25 own just about every other caliber handgun and revolver so . Won’t replace my Glock 36 in 45 acp but good backup .
Love the mouse gun videos. I purchased a Beretta 950 in 25acp from a friend that told me his mother would carry between her legs driving back and forth from Phoenix & Tucson. The pistols finish is a beautiful Blue, I did get rid of the holster though
Nice video, I also love the 25 auto. I have a 1965 Colt/Astra Pistol that belonged to my Mother in law. She carried it in her purse and fought off two bad guys with it. So it has provenance and it’s one of my favorite.
I still have my Beretta 950 that i purchased new in the mid 90s,. I haven't carried in 25 years but if i did decide to carry this is the only gun among the four i own that i would fill comfortable carrying, my Glock and S&W major caliper weapons are simply to large and heavy for me even though both are considered compacts. I'm considering buying a J frame just to have another option but i love my little 25 ACP pistol.
I like the 25 a photo cartridge also. The only firearm I own in that caliber is a Beretta 950BS that I bought from a fellow plainclothes officer for $125 back in the day. Carried it as a non approved backup for 12 years till I retired. Luckily..my Sgt never found out and I got away with it! Heck I carried a tomahawk in my unmarked county car too! LOL! Did get caught with that but my Cpl overlooked it as I only used it once! Still carry the Beretta often..but always with a second firearm!
I don't have the old Colt 1908, but I love mouse guns, I have several Berrettas, a Seecamp, a Colt junior, a Baby Browning, a 1903 Colt pocket hammerless and so on. You have good taste my friend. I entered your time machine (6years) with this comment I hope you are still collecting these pieces of history, thanks for the video.
I'm making this video my Xmas video. I like at home oil lamp atmosphere. I respect the fact that you are very passionate about your 25 acp collection. I really like your great grandfather's colt, it has history and character. All of your collection are top quality and dependable. Myself I do not snub my nose at a 25 acp they are very leathal in a persons hands who has taken time to train and shoot with them. I have a Guardian 32 acp. I like it and it is dependable. I will be getting a Seecamp 25 acp with pocket holster. The reason is because I watched your honest review on it. I come to your videos because I appreciate your honesty and expertise in the subject of 25 acp. Thank you for sharing :)
Great collection. I would be proud to own and carry any of those fine pistols. I sometimes carry a Beretta Bobcat .22 and I'm looking for a Bobcat in .25 acp. Thanks for sharing.
I dated a girl in the mid 80s. She was divorced and her X was known as a badass with anger issues. I carried an Ortgies .25 then and never gave him a second thought. Nickel plated from a retired PO with a handmade sheet metal, leather covered holster. The holster was flat on one side with a bent spring metal clip to hold the gun on the other. It looked like a wallet in your back pocket. Steve C.
I have every 25acp that you have and my favorite is my 1908 Colt and then the Seacamp 25 and then a 1916 Astra that takes Colt mags but this fall I picked up a brand new Seacamp 32acp at a pawn shop and it is the same size as the 25 but more powerful.If anyone gives you any flack about packing a 25 just remind them that with 6 rounds on tap that equals out to a hair over 150 calibers worth of wound channel.I pack my mouse guns just to get me back to my truck where I keep a 357 mag DA S&W and a lever action model 92 carbine of the same cal.
I have 2 Colt junior .25 cal. calibers nice little pistols and they are great pocket pistols! But under calibrated! Too small caliber! I want to see Kimber firearms Make a modern equivalent same size but only in .32 caliber ACP !
I love love love my girlfriend's Beretta 950 Jetfire! Super ingenius super beautiful little gun. She keeps it in her boot, and had need to draw it on one occasion. Successfully of course.
I don’t know if you’ve ever tried an FIE Titan - it’s a low buck Italian import, but good steel and better quality and reliability than you would expect. I have 3 .25 ACPs. A Spanish Colt copy - a Raven that’s a Zmac PoS, but I don’t think I’ve ever had a failure with it. I love mouse guns of all calibers. Heaven knows why.
I have a Titan that I got for free. It's never had a FTF or FTE at all. I also have a stainless Bauer, and an Ortgies in .25 acp. Both are well made and fine shooters.
Just found your channel after all these years. I agree with you about the small pistol carry thing, I say similar things when asked. What are the odds of me ever having to actually use it? Next to none. That's why I pocket carry my L W Seecamp 32 acp. Thanks for the video.👍
I Love .25ACP pistols. I have .25s made by Colt,FN,Browning,Seecamp,Beretta,Walther,Mauser,PSA,Astra,Bauer and Heckler&Koch. I have owned some of the cheaper guns but don't any longer
I really like the .25 acp. I only have two so far, a CZ model Z and a Lorcin .25. I plan on collecting a bunch more of them. The only reason I have the Lorcin is because it was free. My friend has two very fine ones, a Webley and Scott external hammer model and a Belgian made Jieffco, he only paid $100 a piece for them!
I am fond of the 25acp also. I inherited a Raven 25 cal from my father, yeah I know what you're thinking, but it's a cool little piece. It wasn't fired much & shoots well. Then I bought another Raven for cheap cheap. But I have since purchased a beautiful Beretta Jetfire. Now that's a real beauty!! Yeah, I like the 25's!!!
@Redd DjHbee brown I have the two earlier models. There were three, most notable difference was the safety. What do you mean I would be surprised what they can do?
Very nice little collection. I used to hate small guns myself, and I am also of the same opinion of not wanting to carry a gun I deem "ugly". However, over the years, I have found myself growing more and more fond of sub-compact small caliber handguns. It started with the CZ 70 in .32 Auto I bought a few years back, and I personally feel more love for the .32 than the .25, but I do want a Seecamp in .25 or .32. And honestly, I would feel just as comfortable carrying a .25 as I would a 9mm, .40, .45, or .357 Magnum (largest caliber I have shot is .44 Magnum, and I personally love that too). I'd even carry a .22 if I had a compact one that I liked and was reliable. The most important factor with any gun in a self defense scenario is shot placement, and most people aren't going to question your caliber choice when they have a gun pointed at them.
You and I have in common a love of pocket pistols. I cannot tell you the amount of times I hear criticism of the .32 acp/7.65 Browning (one of my Favorite calibers) I also own TWO .32 Smith and Wesson LONG Revolers one is a model 30 Smith with a 3 inch barrel, the other a Rossi with a 3 inch and pachmayr grips. I have seen .25,s for sale and been tempted Likely I will get a few. We had a case here in Florida not far from me where a Pawn shop owner was attacked by a Korean guy with a SWORD! He had a Beretta model 950 Jetfire and used it successfully to defend himself. ONE of the Bullets he fired Penetrated a STEEL DOOR and ended up in the parking lot. He shot the guy in the head through the eye socket and that stopped the fight. Yes a .25 can ricochet off a Skull when fired from an oblique angle but it is capable of stopping an attacker!
I used to have a Pieper-Hendaye, with the original holster. That was an Austrian Army officer's pistol. I traded some antique tables silver and a railroad pocket watch for it. It had a nice tip up barrel so that a person could put one round in in a Time...
I totally agree with you love these little pistols small but very deadly people always disagree but I beg to differ. You got a nice little collection thank you for sharing.
Wonderful intro and setting. Video feels as if it were in the early 1900's and guns actually were in that condition. Of course, they would be sparkling in that era. However, they look amazing.
I really wish they made a double stack 25, just imaging being able to carry 12-16 rounds of 25 or 32 in the same sized package as most 7-10 round 9 mills. That'd be crazy.
A couple years ago I bought a Beretta Jetfire used at a gunshow for 200.00. I bought it for my wife who had at that point never shot a gun before and I wasn't sure she would like it. I worked nights at the time and she didn't like being home by herself, so it gave her some comfort. I finally took her to the range and she did quite well with it! She shot one round from my 9mm and put it down, she didn't like that at all! I like the tip up barrel for her she has a hard time racking the slide on autos. So it sits in her drawer next to the bed loaded with 8 rds in the mag and 1 in the chamber cocked and locked in a sticky holster! I even carried it a couple times but she made me put it back afterwards because it was her gun! The Berreta's are very nicely built. I had a Bauer 25 and a Colt Jr years ago also.
Wish my wife did that, instead after the fire shot of from the Glock 17 she empty the 17 rounds in a fist size group.....crap ammo cost just doubled was the thought in my head. But at least I have keeper 😁😍
My missus has been a dedicated .38 revolver person forever...however, a recently acquired Jetfire has been her choice lately, as senioritis sprints up to her...size, weight, recoil are becoming real issues, and I ponder dropping the 12 gauge for a 20...on the bright side we see the range regularly, and she is a better shot than I am...
If anyone mocks you for carrying a little mouse-gun, ask them to show you what they are carrying on their person right now. Often they will make excuses about having to go back to their vehicle, nightstand, or safe. Then just smile.
I just inherited a Beretta 950b from my recently decreased uncle. I've watched a lot of videos about these caliber weapons and I have to say yours stands out. I like the passion and respect you show for these pistols. I don't have ammunition for it yet, where I live you're hard pressed to find a shooting supplier open on the weekends. I'm a first time gun owner and have been wanting a firearm for home defense for a while, so I feel lucky that one of these fell into my lap. Do you have a recommended ammo type for this caliber?
We load fmj in our Jetfire, currently Remington being used...hollow point ammo kinda pointless in these guns, will not expand in most cases...penetration the only game in town with .25acp, and any name brand fmj pretty similar in performance...
Nice video. I think the same way you do as to the 25 caliber. I have several in my collection. And I often carry one in my ankle holster when I am on duty.
Agree love the Beretta 950 Jetfire I purchase for a nice 250 bucks for a 90 percent condition. On my list is a Colt pocket vest, Sterling 25 acp, and Seacamp in 25 along with 32.
David Forsberg : Be careful of the first generation Seacamp .25's they were discontinued soon after being sold, a design flaw in the recoil system caused the slides to crack after a low round count. Seacamp will no longer take them back for repair nor do they sell parts for the first gen guns. If the recoil spring guide protrudes from the front of the slide through a hole its first gen. Pass on it and look for a current production gun. The first gen guns require TIG welding the cracked slides and recutting to return to service if you want to go that far. Personal experience talking here...
These are just fine for what they are. Theres an old ad for the vest pocket showing a bear it killed. 25s are small and thin. You can hide them anywhere. They're build in a way that allows you to get a great grip on them despite their small size I a way that I feel modern pocket guns do not despite being larger, though I have small hands. People will say what they want but they aren't changing any minds, close range, serious shot placement..not a problem.
I’m with you, love the small .25’s. Comfortable pocket carry is my thing. I’m not carrying anything large and heavy on my hip. Did that for my career and it was appropriate. Now retired and enjoy the mouse gun.
I am a small caliber fan also... I own 2 .25 cal and 3 .22 cal but only one is a mouse..... I am looking to buy another of each cal. and yes I have carried each of the two small calibers but currently carry a 380 that is only slightly larger than my two .25's. I do only carry mouse and my only Glock stays in the holster beside my chair. It just is not comfy to carry the Glock every day. Thanks for sharing your fine collection
Excellent and refreshing video! You are not alone! I too love 25acp and micro, vest and vintage pistols that use that caliber! A shame that almost no pistol manufacturers (excepting PSA and Seacamp of course) bother to innovate in new models for that round these days. Thinking of the ladies, how about one for your wife with a mirror and lipstick holder rail to tidy up after she disposed of the mugger 😉 Some models I have are the Beretta 950B, Mauser 1910/1914, Walther model 9 and the FN 1905 Browning. In Europe there were hundreds of vest pistol producers in the 1920-1940s and you can get very good condition vest pistols (like the baby browning) quite inexpensively here. The high period of this caliber seems to be about 1900-1950 or so, thereafter larger calibers became popular. I still believe they are perfect for deep concealment and easy to shoot accurately at up to 7m. So placement is the key really.
have you looked at the astra cub and firecat? i think you would like them the pre-firecat,astra 200, is awesome. the colt jr was made by astra before the gun control act of 1968.
Two more 25s you need to add to your collection are the Beretta 950, and the. Tanfoglio Guiseppe / Excam GT 26. If you get the GT26 be SURE, to get one with a STEEL frame, because those with alloy frames were crap. The steel frame models have a "S" as the first character in the serial number, and can be tested with a magnet. I'm not crazy about the trigger on the Seecamp 25. 25s are a great carry option for those with weak grips, like the elderly and small women, and are easy to control, but these days there are several 380s in the same size, if size is your main concern.
People keep bashing .25 acp the fact is, pertaining to the tiny .25 acp first. It was designed by john Browning to be a last ditch very close distance defensive cartridge from a vest gun platform. I keep watching "experts" such as the very Paul Harrel himself conducting ballistic "tests" at 7 + yards ... they are all misguided...The 25 was designed to shoot at the face of an attacker at distances less than 1 meter (1.1 yards) and even closer ... In what situations ? When a kidnapper grabs the arm of a lady or a perp wants to stab you at close... Last ditch is the keyword here ... You don´t want to remove a thorn from your finger with power tools, you get some swiss army knife teezers instead, you gotta have the right tool for the right job.
I love reloading them! It’s reminds me of finding a baby bird that fell out of her nest and feeding the chick. I wonder if a 1/4” brass or copper rod could be cut and turned into bullets.
I love .25ACP mouse guns! I have an unfired, early serial # Budischowsky (NOT Norton) TP-70. Like you said, we all have preferences and the Colt Jr. and Beretta tip-up barrels are my favorites (I have a 21A Bobcat in .22LR and a 3032 Tomcat Inox in .32ACP, need to get the others). The TP-70 will likely get traded for a Colt Jr. and one of the other Berettas someday. 👍
My dad and I just got a stainless Galesi Brescia made in 1963 for about $40 (we got a deal because we bought 2 firearms at once). I haven't shot it yet, but it seems very well built and I cant wait to shoot it. I find it very attractive too, and we couldn't have gotten a better price on it. From what in be seen, these italian autos were very high quality but budget friendly
Guns with this small of a caliber and that are this small have a specific use in mind and if you understand how they're to be used and employed they can be quite effective !!!
I like this guy. Everyone: 25acp isn't effective You: idgaf Everyone: Modern guns are better. You: want to see me carry a 100 year old pistol? Everyone: Capacity is important. You: nah, I don't even carry a spare mag. I'm just joking I see your point. I'm only here because I'm about to start carrying a bauer 25. It's all I got right now. It's better than trying to carry my glock 21. ha
The Glock 21 is like the same size as a 1911 that people have carried for over a 100 years and some still do like myself lol.. pistols really aren’t that big they just seem big when we constantly hold them close to our face lol.
For years .38 revolver our carry...recently a Jetfire. 25acp has taken over the role...we seniors, and smaller, lighter, less recoil all factors...rule #1 applies, and the .25 on us all the time beats the .38 now on HD duty...
Taurus PT 25 and P 25, I have 3, 1 blue and 2 nickel. Had them for 17 years and carry one everyday! Did penetration tests against a PT22 and 25 ACP won, hands down!
I have two Colt 1908 Pocket Auto .25 ACP's. Both manufactured in 1909. They run like a raped ape up a tree. One is patinaed exactly like the one in this video. The other is maybe 85% original bluing. I could go heavy into their history, except I'll wrap it up with this. I fucking love .25 ACP.
My uncle was quite old during WWII at 36 so after basic training he was made a prison guard in Canada. He actually found an Ortgies 25acp on one of the German prisoners and brought it home while on leave. That little pistol is one of my favorites due to the history. It functions flawlessly...
I also have an Ortgies 25...war trophy fought home from my Grandfather...apparently it was a common trophy
My father also brought home an Ortgies 25 from WW2 took it off a dead German who his half track ran over. The German was drunk when flattened.
How much would a Belgium babybrowning serial 360114 be worth? I need to insure mine! Am field stepping tonight to clean it ! Manor is Filthy- Don’t know if it’s EVER been done. My fiancé Rich bought for me and died in tragic car accident before he could give it to me. It was going to be my wedding present! I was so happy when I found it! Sad part is he had bought a box of 500 22 shells-don’t think he realized caliper was 25! Haha! So question I have for the regular grime can I use gun oil on A soft lint free cloth to clean parts?
That was fieldstripping
@@theresehaworth8249depends on condition. I don’t know the serial number year but anywhere from 700-2500 mint range probably.
I have the same 1908 Vest Pocket Colt passed down by my dad who was a VMI grad and WWII officer; with Colt papers showing it's history and 1930 shipment date from Colt, mint condition, walnut grips with the nickel insert colt medallions, and 4 mags. I'm elderly and have secretly put this little gun (along with others) in my will to a nice young man working for a local gun store. He appreciates these guns like you and is in for a big surprise when I pass. If he should pass before me, I'll look you up. Seriously, I do not want this gun going to someone that does not appreciate the history and craftsmanship they represent. God bless and thank you for your review.
My Daddy carried a 25 ACP Beretta "drop-barrel" everywhere he went in the 50s - early 90s....never was without it......he got himself out of at least one major jam with it and he was absolutely deadly with it in terms of shot placement and repeat shots.....25 ACP is a deadly round and it is highly underestimated.
SettingItStraight1 Deadly round? Not so sure about that. I guess it is all about placement. 👍
@@MarkMphonoman I don't understand why people think 22lr or 25 acp is not a deadly round trust me if I feel threatened enough to pull the trigger on you it won't be just 1 shot let me pump 8 22lr in you and see if you walk from it .......
Ahhh...the old Jetfire❤️
While I, too, enjoy the .25, I’m slowly gravitating towards the .32 (Seecamp, Beretta Tomcat, etc).
@@mudmowerregulators9559 22 with a 2 inch barrel is a pure dogshit,...never exceed 30 ft lbs no pass coconut test....,,,, 25 acp can obtain 70 ft Lbs its potentialy deadly
Love the video. Love the .25 acp! We are such outcasts in the firearm community. I get a negative remark every time I go to do a transfer on a mouse gun. Love these little gems.
Hans S. Thank you, my friend! -BQ
Just remind the haters how many .25 acp's you can carry in a raincoat...you could dual wield 20 or 30 of them lol thats a lot of lead compared to a single Glock 17 or M1911 lol
I love my little Raven .25, but the round is total weenoid-John in Texas
a guy said to me last week... do you think you could stop me cold with that.... I laughed, and said.. no but when i shoot you in the dick 6 times..and reload.. your going to change your mind about attacking me...he didnt have much to say after that...LOL
@@ghostmaker911 I remind people that 80-100 years ago, these were the standard CCW's. Everyone carried .25's and .32's. There's a lot of dead guys through history with .25 slugs in them.
The most important part of a carry piece is being a piece you will carry. The best advice regarding caliber I ever received was to carry the highest caliber that you can shoot accurately in platform you will carry everyday. If those pistols check all those boxes for you then you're not wrong at all.
Before he passed my Father gave my Brother, Sister & I each a 25 Colt. I now have the one he gave me as well as the one he kept for himself. Mine turned 100 this year and his is 97.
Anthony C sorry to hear of your loss, but what a wonderful heirloom. Thanks for watching!
Buffaque 32 thank you! I shot one of them for my CCW course. They had a police officer in charge of the range. When I shot my first 5 fast rounds the officer walked up behind me and asked if I knew how fast I’d fired them. I said no. He told me I’d fired the 5 rounds in 2 1/2 seconds.
@@Long_Haired_Country_Boy I have two 1908 pocket autos in the 5000's and 15000's both from 1909. They fire like the day they were made. Maybe better. I routinely shoot them and keep them well oiled. However, when I want to burn .25 ACP, I'm beating the breaks off of the three Ravens I have.
An amazing story and how you told it!
My Mom used her COLT25 when I was five (1976) to keep a man out of our window. She was a single Mom in a tough Houston neighborhood! She's still carrying it today and the sentimental value makes it irreplaceable as far as I'm concerned.
I have a thing for this often-maligned round as well. I have two Taurus PT25Ss (one in stainless), a Bauer 25, and a pre-68 (no safety ) Beretta 950 Jetfire. I don't carry them, though, as I have a Kel-Tec P32 for deep-conceal carry. I also just got a Seecamp in .32 a few days ago.
Thanks for sharing.
I too find small pistols alluring. I just bought a 1908 today and await it's arrival. I have a few small .380s but this will be my first .25; I'm already thinking it won't be my last! Bravo to you for sticking up for yourself. It's no one's business how you decide to spend your money but you. Rather than berating us for choosing small caliber pistols, people should support each other for deciding to exercise our rights to stay armed! Thanks so much for your cool video. I like your pistols! I've just subscribed.
You should add a little 25acp Beretta to your collection. I have a few and they are very high quality.
Or a sterling auto
And a Bauer. 25acp. Just got my first a month ago. Its early 70s according to serial number and in MINT condition! Very classic with the faux mother if pearl grips on the shiney and brushed stainless steel! Had a raven years ago that I traded for the iconic Beretta 950 Jetfire! Also had a NAA mini revolver in 22lr and 22 magnum. Traded those on other guns years ago but regretted it so recently bought a new NAA mini 22lr,, Love it! In my Desantis pocket holster with a tiny pouch built in for extra ammo, it's a super cool back up rig for my larger carry calibers. I've Always loved these tiny works of art and been infatuated with their craftsmanship and quality! Like fine expensive watches.
This video is awesome. I think your choice of the lamp worked perfectly with the class of the weapons being demonstrated. Your love for the platform showed through. Sub earned.
Thanks for sharing. You don't have to apologize for carrying a small gun. I agree that the odds of needing one is very slim (unless you live in a bad part of town). Most of my friends that have larger guns don't have them with on their person. The nice thing about a small gun is that it is easy to have it with you.
I just looked it up. My colt 1908 is 116yrs old. The WWII vet that owned it before me must have really loved this gun so much that he had it engraved a bit. I assume you really only do that to a gun that probably saved your life. Just replaced the springs and the old faux pearl grips for wood. I wish this gun could talk.
Thank you ! There's not much info available on the 25 acp .
No matter the suze of the caliber , having a 25 with 5 rounds is better than nothing. Moreover shot placement is more important than the size of the caliber. Nice collection btw👍🏻
When my Great Uncle died I inherited his guns. One thing I noticed about his Colt model N and Model M pocket hammerless pistols were the blue had been almost worn off. I'd never seen him carry these guns but when he was younger he traveled all over the U.S. on hunting and fishing trips. It finally dawned on me that is why there was little blue on these guns, he carried them wherever he went. I would never have thought of that when I was a kid.
Makes the overall character of the gun so much cooler, in my opinion! Thanks for watching!
In the Middle East would carry on the 25 to 32 and the 380 small pocket pistols about the size some little larger than the ones that you are currently showing and they use them very effectively especially when they were in countries were firearms and the general public were not allowed they used them as deep carry and did quite well with them !!!
There is honestly a really massive gap between a .25 ACP pocket gun & a 1911 with a spare mag.
That gap is where all the best carry stuff is located.
Always liked .25 pocket pistols wish they were more popular now
I Love all my mouse guns from the lowly 22,25acp and a few 32s
Love my Bernardelli Vest Pocket which is actually smaller (a bit) than the Baby Browning.
,the ccw I Cary most often is 1924, 1908 colt vest pocket, , I own a lot of guns , and I don't have to carry a 25 auto, but when I just running down to the hardware store, it's perfect for just slipping into my pocket, where I hardly know it's there
The BEST 25 video I have ever seen! PSA should hire you!
God Bless you and yours!
I'm 52, since I could buy guns, I've slways been fascinated with pocket autos. I finally started my collection. Just got a Colt .25 for $75!! Also have a Raven & FIE TITAN.
If you love these type of guns, you get it. Nice to see I am not the only one!
Paul Lee I have a Fie Titan have you heard anything about not carrying one in chamber?
HOLY CRAP! $75! A crappy set of Colt grips will bring that. You stole that thing. Why doesn't that ever happen to me.
@@ramonflores8220 do not carry one with a round in the pipe
@@ramonflores8220 You could theoretically cock it to the first (safety) notch and lock it with the combination trigger block/slide catch, but I wouldn't do it. Couldn't guarantee it wouldn't slip and put a round in your leg.
I thought about going with a 25ACP gun but I never see the ammo available anywhere...most of the time I just carry a 9mm bond arms derringer when I want something small. Would like to try the 25 one day if the ammo ever become convenient to get.
The 25’s are very cool little pistols.
I love the PSA .25, just needs a 5/8-3/4” mag extension and it’d be a very good pocket carry.
If that pistol was assembled in the US in 1971 , and has an OD prefix serial number, it is a Colt 25 Auto , not a Colt Junior, which was made in Spain by Astra
Thanks for the video! I happen to have this same passion for the 25 acp pistols from a kid!
Honestly I love the .25 acp, and have a few, but there is no need to carry a .25 when the ruger LCP2 in .380 is a thing. I will carry my baby browning on occasion if the situation calls for it.
Pick up a raven mo26 for the story behind it and I didn’t own a 25 own just about every other caliber handgun and revolver so . Won’t replace my Glock 36 in 45 acp but good backup .
The .25 is a little pocket rocket!
Love the mouse gun videos. I purchased a Beretta 950 in 25acp from a friend that told me his mother would carry between her legs driving back and forth from Phoenix & Tucson. The pistols finish is a beautiful Blue, I did get rid of the holster though
The little "Jetfire" is a classic, for sure! Thanks for watching!
Last year Ive been super into mouse/derringer type pistols.
I love my 1965 Astra 2000 25acp. It's factory engraved with faux pearl grips and and serial number in the 900,000 range
Nice video, I also love the 25 auto. I have a 1965 Colt/Astra Pistol that belonged to my Mother in law. She carried it in her purse and fought off two bad guys with it. So it has provenance and it’s one of my favorite.
I hope you add one of the Beretta 25 ACP's. Perhaps the 950BS or the 21A in 25 ACP.
25 acp is awesome. hard to find ammo though and expensive. nice collection.
I still have my Beretta 950 that i purchased new in the mid 90s,. I haven't carried in 25 years but if i did decide to carry this is the only gun among the four i own that i would fill comfortable carrying, my Glock and S&W major caliper weapons are simply to large and heavy for me even though both are considered compacts. I'm considering buying a J frame just to have another option but i love my little 25 ACP pistol.
I like the 25 a photo cartridge also. The only firearm I own in that caliber is a Beretta 950BS that I bought from a fellow plainclothes officer for $125 back in the day. Carried it as a non approved backup for 12 years till I retired. Luckily..my Sgt never found out and I got away with it! Heck I carried a tomahawk in my unmarked county car too! LOL! Did get caught with that but my Cpl overlooked it as I only used it once! Still carry the Beretta often..but always with a second firearm!
I don't have the old Colt 1908, but I love mouse guns, I have several Berrettas, a Seecamp, a Colt junior, a Baby Browning, a 1903 Colt pocket hammerless and so on. You have good taste my friend. I entered your time machine (6years) with this comment I hope you are still collecting these pieces of history, thanks for the video.
That 25 acp seecamp is an awesome masterpiece that am definitely going to buy next year,, great youtube channel.
I'm making this video my Xmas video. I like at home oil lamp atmosphere. I respect the fact that you are very passionate about your 25 acp collection. I really like your great grandfather's colt, it has history and character. All of your collection are top quality and dependable. Myself I do not snub my nose at a 25 acp they are very leathal in a persons hands who has taken time to train and shoot with them. I have a Guardian 32 acp. I like it and it is dependable. I will be getting a Seecamp 25 acp with pocket holster. The reason is because I watched your honest review on it. I come to your videos because I appreciate your honesty and expertise in the subject of 25 acp. Thank you for sharing :)
I have a soft spot for the cartridge and the guns that chamber them as well
I have a Beretta 25 for the summer, & a 32 tomcat for the winter. Good tools, I hope I never have to use.
Great collection. I would be proud to own and carry any of those fine pistols. I sometimes carry a Beretta Bobcat .22 and I'm looking for a Bobcat in .25 acp. Thanks for sharing.
I dated a girl in the mid 80s. She was divorced and her X was known as a badass with anger issues. I carried an Ortgies .25 then and never gave him a second thought. Nickel plated from a retired PO with a handmade sheet metal, leather covered holster. The holster was flat on one side with a bent spring metal clip to hold the gun on the other. It looked like a wallet in your back pocket. Steve C.
could've posted this 90% lol
As a guy who has no guns, I have thought for a while that if I could only have one it would preferably be a colt 1908.
I have every 25acp that you have and my favorite is my 1908 Colt and then the Seacamp 25 and then a 1916 Astra that takes Colt mags but this fall I picked up a brand new Seacamp 32acp at a pawn shop and it is the same size as the 25 but more powerful.If anyone gives you any flack about packing a 25 just remind them that with 6 rounds on tap that equals out to a hair over 150 calibers worth of wound channel.I pack my mouse guns just to get me back to my truck where I keep a 357 mag DA S&W and a lever action model 92 carbine of the same cal.
Great idea to have the handgun and carbine of the same calibre.
I have a Sterling Industries 25acp that is all metal and has never misfired or jammed. It is my favorite gun to carry for long periods.
Great video and all beautiful lil guns
I have 2 Colt junior .25 cal. calibers nice little pistols and they are great pocket pistols! But under calibrated! Too small caliber! I want to see Kimber firearms Make a modern equivalent same size but only in .32 caliber ACP !
i love the 25acp also.so easy to drop in a pocket.no silly holsters to put on
I love love love my girlfriend's Beretta 950 Jetfire! Super ingenius super beautiful little gun. She keeps it in her boot, and had need to draw it on one occasion. Successfully of course.
I don’t know if you’ve ever tried an FIE Titan - it’s a low buck Italian import, but good steel and better quality and reliability than you would expect. I have 3 .25 ACPs. A Spanish Colt copy - a Raven that’s a Zmac PoS, but I don’t think I’ve ever had a failure with it. I love mouse guns of all calibers. Heaven knows why.
I have a Titan that I got for free. It's never had a FTF or FTE at all. I also have a stainless Bauer, and an Ortgies in .25 acp. Both are well made and fine shooters.
My first 25acp (6.35) was a very fine Le Francais made in 1928, that was several 25s ago. I love these little pistols. Good video...
1928, very cool!! Thanks for watching!! -BQ
I have pictures of that gun in my "Wishlist" folder! I would love a type Armee with the loop on the bottom of the magazine, such a cool looking gun.
Just found your channel after all these years. I agree with you about the small pistol carry thing, I say similar things when asked. What are the odds of me ever having to actually use it? Next to none. That's why I pocket carry my L W Seecamp 32 acp. Thanks for the video.👍
I love a 25 auto my buddy’s laught at me perfect for the pocket
I really like these little handguns! These are beauties!
I Love .25ACP pistols. I have .25s made by Colt,FN,Browning,Seecamp,Beretta,Walther,Mauser,PSA,Astra,Bauer and Heckler&Koch. I have owned some of the cheaper guns but don't any longer
I really like the .25 acp. I only have two so far, a CZ model Z and a Lorcin .25. I plan on collecting a bunch more of them. The only reason I have the Lorcin is because it was free. My friend has two very fine ones, a Webley and Scott external hammer model and a Belgian made Jieffco, he only paid $100 a piece for them!
The 25ACP was intended for head shots as a fight stopper.
Lovely collection - thank you for sharing
I am fond of the 25acp also. I inherited a Raven 25 cal from my father, yeah I know what you're thinking, but it's a cool little piece. It wasn't fired much & shoots well. Then I bought another Raven for cheap cheap. But I have since purchased a beautiful Beretta Jetfire. Now that's a real beauty!! Yeah, I like the 25's!!!
@Redd DjHbee brown I have the two earlier models. There were three, most notable difference was the safety. What do you mean I would be surprised what they can do?
I have that exact pistol, 25 acp, 1908, was my grandmothers, she had it as a kid, gave it to me when I was a teenager.. works great, perfect shape
Jealous of your collection! You’re missing a Beretta Jetfire though! Its what got me into mini pistols and I love it!
Great video! Not many mouse gun lovers on TH-cam. Keep up the good work.
I own both a 1908 (made in 1920) and a baby Browning. They both shoot really well and are a hoot for me and my friends.
It’s my favorite caliber I like how small they are and how many different Variations there are
Very nice little collection. I used to hate small guns myself, and I am also of the same opinion of not wanting to carry a gun I deem "ugly". However, over the years, I have found myself growing more and more fond of sub-compact small caliber handguns. It started with the CZ 70 in .32 Auto I bought a few years back, and I personally feel more love for the .32 than the .25, but I do want a Seecamp in .25 or .32. And honestly, I would feel just as comfortable carrying a .25 as I would a 9mm, .40, .45, or .357 Magnum (largest caliber I have shot is .44 Magnum, and I personally love that too). I'd even carry a .22 if I had a compact one that I liked and was reliable. The most important factor with any gun in a self defense scenario is shot placement, and most people aren't going to question your caliber choice when they have a gun pointed at them.
Brian Page Very well said!! Glad to hear from you. Thanks for watching!!
You and I have in common a love of pocket pistols. I cannot tell you the amount of times I hear criticism of the .32 acp/7.65 Browning (one of my Favorite calibers) I also own TWO .32 Smith and Wesson LONG Revolers one is a model 30 Smith with a 3 inch barrel, the other a Rossi with a 3 inch and pachmayr grips. I have seen .25,s for sale and been tempted Likely I will get a few. We had a case here in Florida not far from me where a Pawn shop owner was attacked by a Korean guy with a SWORD! He had a Beretta model 950 Jetfire and used it successfully to defend himself. ONE of the Bullets he fired Penetrated a STEEL DOOR and ended up in the parking lot. He shot the guy in the head through the eye socket and that stopped the fight. Yes a .25 can ricochet off a Skull when fired from an oblique angle but it is capable of stopping an attacker!
I used to have a Pieper-Hendaye, with the original holster. That was an Austrian Army officer's pistol. I traded some antique tables silver and a railroad pocket watch for it. It had a nice tip up barrel so that a person could put one round in in a Time...
I totally agree with you love these little pistols small but very deadly people always disagree but I beg to differ. You got a nice little collection thank you for sharing.
Wonderful intro and setting. Video feels as if it were in the early 1900's and guns actually were in that condition. Of course, they would be sparkling in that era. However, they look amazing.
I own a FN 1906, Cal.25, I think it was the predecessor of your Colt. And I love it like you do ;-)
I really wish they made a double stack 25, just imaging being able to carry 12-16 rounds of 25 or 32 in the same sized package as most 7-10 round 9 mills. That'd be crazy.
Many people feel the same way.
Get a beretta model 81 it's a 32 doublestack and they can generally be had for around $300 not exactly a pocket gun but they are sweet shooters
A slim 12-14 round double stack .32 would be spectacular. Come on Kel Tec or Ruger, make it happen!
A couple years ago I bought a Beretta Jetfire used at a gunshow for 200.00. I bought it for my wife who had at that point never shot a gun before and I wasn't sure she would like it. I worked nights at the time and she didn't like being home by herself, so it gave her some comfort. I finally took her to the range and she did quite well with it! She shot one round from my 9mm and put it down, she didn't like that at all! I like the tip up barrel for her she has a hard time racking the slide on autos. So it sits in her drawer next to the bed loaded with 8 rds in the mag and 1 in the chamber cocked and locked in a sticky holster! I even carried it a couple times but she made me put it back afterwards because it was her gun! The Berreta's are very nicely built. I had a Bauer 25 and a Colt Jr years ago also.
1stnamebassist very awesome! Thanks for watching! -BQ
Wish my wife did that, instead after the fire shot of from the Glock 17 she empty the 17 rounds in a fist size group.....crap ammo cost just doubled was the thought in my head. But at least I have keeper 😁😍
My missus has been a dedicated .38 revolver person forever...however, a recently acquired Jetfire has been her choice lately, as senioritis sprints up to her...size, weight, recoil are becoming real issues, and I ponder dropping the 12 gauge for a 20...on the bright side we see the range regularly, and she is a better shot than I am...
If anyone mocks you for carrying a little mouse-gun, ask them to show you what they are carrying on their person right now.
Often they will make excuses about having to go back to their vehicle, nightstand, or safe.
Then just smile.
They are beautiful guns from a bygone era !!
This is such a neat-o video. Thanks for showcasing these interesting pistols
I just inherited a Beretta 950b from my recently decreased uncle. I've watched a lot of videos about these caliber weapons and I have to say yours stands out. I like the passion and respect you show for these pistols. I don't have ammunition for it yet, where I live you're hard pressed to find a shooting supplier open on the weekends. I'm a first time gun owner and have been wanting a firearm for home defense for a while, so I feel lucky that one of these fell into my lap. Do you have a recommended ammo type for this caliber?
I’ve found Fiocchi and Aguila both function well with most of the .25’s in my collection. Thanks for watching!! Love to hear from mouse gun fans!
@@buffaque32 thank you sir!
We load fmj in our Jetfire, currently Remington being used...hollow point ammo kinda pointless in these guns, will not expand in most cases...penetration the only game in town with .25acp, and any name brand fmj pretty similar in performance...
Nice video. I think the same way you do as to the 25 caliber. I have several in my collection. And I often carry one in my ankle holster when
I am on duty.
I heard a 90 year old farmer killed a thief rushing him when he caught him stealing his equipment in a barn with a 25 acp
Agree love the Beretta 950 Jetfire I purchase for a nice 250 bucks for a 90 percent condition. On my list is a Colt pocket vest, Sterling 25 acp, and Seacamp in 25 along with 32.
David Forsberg : Be careful of the first generation Seacamp .25's they were discontinued soon after being sold, a design flaw in the recoil system caused the slides to crack after a low round count. Seacamp will no longer take them back for repair nor do they sell parts for the first gen guns. If the recoil spring guide protrudes from the front of the slide through a hole its first gen. Pass on it and look for a current production gun. The first gen guns require TIG welding the cracked slides and recutting to return to service if you want to go that far. Personal experience talking here...
These are just fine for what they are. Theres an old ad for the vest pocket showing a bear it killed. 25s are small and thin. You can hide them anywhere. They're build in a way that allows you to get a great grip on them despite their small size I a way that I feel modern pocket guns do not despite being larger, though I have small hands. People will say what they want but they aren't changing any minds, close range, serious shot placement..not a problem.
Looking forward to when you add a Beretta 950BS to your collection.
I’m with you, love the small .25’s. Comfortable pocket carry is my thing. I’m not carrying anything large and heavy on my hip. Did that for my career and it was appropriate. Now retired and enjoy the mouse gun.
I am a small caliber fan also... I own 2 .25 cal and 3 .22 cal but only one is a mouse..... I am looking to buy another of each cal. and yes I have carried each of the two small calibers but currently carry a 380 that is only slightly larger than my two .25's. I do only carry mouse and my only Glock stays in the holster beside my chair. It just is not comfy to carry the Glock every day. Thanks for sharing your fine collection
Thanks for watching! - BQ
Excellent and refreshing video! You are not alone! I too love 25acp and micro, vest and vintage pistols that use that caliber! A shame that almost no pistol manufacturers (excepting PSA and Seacamp of course) bother to innovate in new models for that round these days. Thinking of the ladies, how about one for your wife with a mirror and lipstick holder rail to tidy up after she disposed of the mugger 😉 Some models I have are the Beretta 950B, Mauser 1910/1914, Walther model 9 and the FN 1905 Browning. In Europe there were hundreds of vest pistol producers in the 1920-1940s and you can get very good condition vest pistols (like the baby browning) quite inexpensively here. The high period of this caliber seems to be about 1900-1950 or so, thereafter larger calibers became popular. I still believe they are perfect for deep concealment and easy to shoot accurately at up to 7m. So placement is the key really.
Thank you!! I completely agree with you about shot placement. -BQ
nice collection......I like .32 autos and .25 autos but in Canada they're completely banned now
Y'all need to get rid of that maniac up there...don't know much about the opposition, how could they be worse...?
have you looked at the astra cub and firecat? i think you would like them the pre-firecat,astra 200, is awesome. the colt jr was made by astra before the gun control act of 1968.
As you get older you tend to move to the smaller caliber. Great video! Thanks
Two more 25s you need to add to your collection are the Beretta 950, and the. Tanfoglio Guiseppe / Excam GT 26. If you get the GT26 be SURE, to get one with a STEEL frame, because those with alloy frames were crap. The steel frame models have a "S" as the first character in the serial number, and can be tested with a magnet. I'm not crazy about the trigger on the Seecamp 25. 25s are a great carry option for those with weak grips, like the elderly and small women, and are easy to control, but these days there are several 380s in the same size, if size is your main concern.
Passed up a Jetfire a year ago. Brand new, still in plastic bag in orig. Beretta box. It still keeps me up at night :(
People keep bashing .25 acp the fact is, pertaining to the tiny .25 acp first. It was designed by john Browning to be a last ditch very close distance defensive cartridge from a vest gun platform. I keep watching "experts" such as the very Paul Harrel himself conducting ballistic "tests" at 7 + yards ... they are all misguided...The 25 was designed to shoot at the face of an attacker at distances less than 1 meter (1.1 yards) and even closer ... In what situations ? When a kidnapper grabs the arm of a lady or a perp wants to stab you at close... Last ditch is the keyword here ... You don´t want to remove a thorn from your finger with power tools, you get some swiss army knife teezers instead, you gotta have the right tool for the right job.
So true, these guns shine at 7 Feet and closer, 7 yards is very long range...
Love your collection of the 25ACP pistols. I'm going to get me one just for collection purpose. God bless.
I love reloading them! It’s reminds me of finding a baby bird that fell out of her nest and feeding the chick. I wonder if a 1/4” brass or copper rod could be cut and turned into bullets.
I love .25ACP mouse guns! I have an unfired, early serial # Budischowsky (NOT Norton) TP-70. Like you said, we all have preferences and the Colt Jr. and Beretta tip-up barrels are my favorites (I have a 21A Bobcat in .22LR and a 3032 Tomcat Inox in .32ACP, need to get the others). The TP-70 will likely get traded for a Colt Jr. and one of the other Berettas someday. 👍
My dad and I just got a stainless Galesi Brescia made in 1963 for about $40 (we got a deal because we bought 2 firearms at once). I haven't shot it yet, but it seems very well built and I cant wait to shoot it. I find it very attractive too, and we couldn't have gotten a better price on it. From what in be seen, these italian autos were very high quality but budget friendly
The Galesi is a classic in the .25 world! Thanks for watching!
I paid 150 for my galesi, beautiful blueing on the galesi
Guns with this small of a caliber and that are this small have a specific use in mind and if you understand how they're to be used and employed they can be quite effective !!!
I like this guy.
Everyone: 25acp isn't effective
You: idgaf
Everyone: Modern guns are better.
You: want to see me carry a 100 year old pistol?
Everyone: Capacity is important.
You: nah, I don't even carry a spare mag.
I'm just joking I see your point. I'm only here because I'm about to start carrying a bauer 25. It's all I got right now. It's better than trying to carry my glock 21. ha
Jordan K I prefer my Seecamp .32.
The Glock 21 is like the same size as a 1911 that people have carried for over a 100 years and some still do like myself lol.. pistols really aren’t that big they just seem big when we constantly hold them close to our face lol.
@@someguy5444 A g21 is alot thicker. Its alot less comfortable in the hands
For years .38 revolver our carry...recently a Jetfire. 25acp has taken over the role...we seniors, and smaller, lighter, less recoil all factors...rule #1 applies, and the .25 on us all the time beats the .38 now on HD duty...
Taurus PT 25 and P 25, I have 3, 1 blue and 2 nickel. Had them for 17 years and carry one everyday! Did penetration tests against a PT22 and 25 ACP won, hands down!
I have two Colt 1908 Pocket Auto .25 ACP's. Both manufactured in 1909. They run like a raped ape up a tree. One is patinaed exactly like the one in this video. The other is maybe 85% original bluing. I could go heavy into their history, except I'll wrap it up with this. I fucking love .25 ACP.