The quality if this review is insane. You gave a lot of insight and wisdom. Such as when you commented on the grittiness of the slide and the snugness of the magazine well. Most reviewers cover the specs and that's mostly it.
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@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Appreciate all the info. Would much rather watch 20 minutes of good info than have to watch twenty short 5 minute videos that all just tell the the same things over and over. (It's like watching 50 "disassembly" videos only to find out that they're all field stripping videos and there is no disassembly at all. That always frustrates the hell out of me).
As a person who loves the Quality of Older Vintage firearms, I Love how you take the time to Show and Take your time sharing your information about Take down and Reassembly. Thanks for Great Video...
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I bought a Bauer about 6 years ago for $250.00 in very good shape. Unfortunately, I could never get the gun to fire more than 4 shots without jamming. I tried deep cleaning it, different mags from Browning and a new mag from PSA, with no better results. I tried every type of 25 ACP ammo I could find, and it still jammed so I sold it. It was such a beautifully finished gun that I tried everything I could to get it running, but it just could not be made reliable. I sold it after about a year, and I ended up adding a bunch more money and bought 2 original Baby Brownings. An unfired 1967 model and a 1959 model which I sent to PSA for a complete rebuild to include all springs, extractor mag release and all other small parts recommended by PSA. I shoot the 1959 model on and off and its 100% reliable and incredibly accurate for such a tiny gun. It will easily keep all shots on a soda can at 30 feet. I've had several 25s over the years just because they're fun. I have had Berretta mod 20, Raven, FIE Titan, The mentioned Bauer and my current 2 Baby Brownings
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Two excellent legacy firearms. Congratulations. If you haven't already, check out my review of the Colt Vest Pocket at th-cam.com/video/NgOvEShP6zM/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
You should! Especially if you collect. Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
Thanks for the video. I have the same Bauer with box and paperwork. I shoot a mag through it every couple years. You do need to be very mindful of your grip as you indicate. One more detail, it has a magazine disconnect. Good to know. Mine has seen time as a “hotel” gun in my shaving kit.
Shaving kit "Hotel" gun. I like it. Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I carried a Bauer .25 as a backup weapon for several years. I recall NO issues with it. It worked! The sights are tiny, but there is a raised, serrated rib across the top of the slide. I painted the front sight and half the rib RED with Testers Model paint, to serve as a sighting plain. I don't recall if I ever shot it any further than 7 yards, but sighting really wasn't an issue with that painted sighting plain. I only stopped carrying that piece when my agency "outlawed" them. Bureaucracy. I ended up selling it for a Chief Special that was "legal" for me to carry, but far harder to conceal as well. Thanks for your review.
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Great! Thanks for sharing. I think the Bauer 25 is just plain fun to shoot. I only wish the ammo was cheaper and more available. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I know what you're saying. Just something about these little mouse guns. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
Awesome. I love these, but don't own any. Are they all the same size? I've tried very hard to find pictures comparing them all, but it's been pretty much impossible. I might get specs one day and make a model of each to compare them (so other people can see)... but I still have to find all the specs and pictures of them all first. (Wish they were on handgun hero. I love using that site to compare guns. Love having the option to overlap them and turn up/down the opacity and also to be able to move them and line them up. Makes it better to spot small differences between some similar firearms.)
Noted your comments about Blazer ammunition. I currently have a Beretta 1919, a ColtM1908 and a Browning (brand) Baby. The Blazer .25 ACP I have works fine. (I have an FN M1906 also, but haven't fired it with anything yet.) From your comments, the Bauer under observation was new. From the evidence provided, the ammunition worked properly and the pistol needed some use, or 'breaking in'. Regarding your statement about the Bauer being designed by "Robert Bauer, Sr". No. It was not. The Bauer is not 'designed after' but is a line for line copy of the FN M1931 pistol. The patents had expired since 1931. It was designed by Dieudonne Saive of Fabrique Nationale (FN) as a redesign of the original John Moses Browning design, the M1906. Mr. Bauer no doubt arranged for the manufacture of the Bauer pistol, but he did not design it. Mother of Pearl grips are legendarily slippery, on any handgun. Even perspiration makes them slippery. They look good, but they are slippery and are fragile. I question the claim to 'smallest'. Being a direct copy of the FN M1931 or Baby Browning it should be the same size. But the design of all three of those pistols is quite small. The Bernardelli Model 68 (I think) is reputed to be the smallest .25 ACP pistol. It is also no longer made, to my understanding.
Of my .25 caliber firearms (Bauer, Colt 1908 Vest Pocket, RG-26, Bryco and Sterling 300), there's no doubt that the higher-end guns like the Colt displayed fewer issues with Blazer ammo. In addition, I had bought two boxes of the Blazer ammo some years ago and I did notice that when I got into the second box I had fewer problems. My first box could have just been a bad run. It happens. As for my use of the word "designed", I'll concede I may have given Mr. Bauer more credit than he deserved. Also, the Bernardelli 68 is a great quality firearm. Wish I owned one. Nonetheless, the Bernardelli, while slightly lighter (9.17 grams vs 9.25 grams), thinner (0.81 inch vs 1.0 inch) and a little shorter in height (2.72 inch vs 2.78 inch) is longer than the Bauer (4.19 vs 4.04 inches). So I suppose it could be argued either way that one is "smaller" than the other, but with the Bernardelli winning over the Bauer on 3 out of 4 measures. However, some people think length matters. ;-) Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
The Browning barrel rotates counter clockwise as the Bauer rotates clockwise, was a change to avoid patent infringement as I saw somewhere. Could that also be reason barrel turned and caused malfunction due to twist of rifling?
I must correct myself in light of new (to me) information. I recently acquired a Walther model 9; a 6.35mm (.25 ACP) pistol; it is smaller than the 'Baby' Browning. According to the writings, it is smaller than the Bernardelli. Olny about half a finger width on the grip. teeny sights and Lord only knows the trigger pull. Can't wait to test it for velocity and accuracy.
@@rogermorrill4700 I have a FN 1906 and a Colt M1908. Except for cosmetic differences, the design is the same. I have a 'Baby' Browning, which is essentially the FN 1931 pistol. NONE of them have a rotating barrel in the sense of delaying opening of the action. They are all simple blowback actions. In all cases the barrel is held to the frame by pressure from the slide and the fit of the slide does not allow the barrel to rotate. Therefore, no. The barrel rotation does not exist. Yes, the FN models do have a barrel that must be rotated to remove the barrel and slide from the frame. That is not caused by the fired bullet forcing the rifling to move the barrel. It has no effect on the action of the arm.
@@OldManMontgomery the comment was about the malfunction he had that the slide hung up on the barrel as it had rotated enough to stop the slide from returning to battery., the Baby is taken down by rotating the barrel counter clockwise, the Bauer barrel rotate clockwise .. could the torque of rifling cause the malfunction as the takedown is just the opposite?
If I had to choose between your Bauer and the Secamp,, regardless of the larger cartridges and the finer machining, I'm still picking the Bauer, because I like it's shape and likeness to the Baby Browning. I just have never liked that other one.
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I found this review to be most excellent. I own fine examples of both the Baby Browning and the Bauer (41xx serial). These guns just amuse me. They * almost * fit into an Altoids tin. Seeing the other videoes you have, I'm all in. Subscribed. Hope I find some Comm bloc stuff on your channel. Thanks!
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I just saw your concise presentation on the Bauer. Very nice display. Thank you. If you know, some decades back, a good friend gave me a new box of RWS brand .25acp fmj ammo. Was wondering if you had ever tried this brand? I've never owned a .25, but your presentation has my attention. Thank you, Randy-IL
That was probably some time ago indeed because I don't think RWS has made any .25 Auto in quite some time. I've always thought of RSW as a manufacturer of hunting rifle cartridges. I've never seen any RSW .25 Auto. Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comments. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
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I hate to say this but if you can find one of these in good condition...BUY IT! I'm buying everyone I can find. I got my first one in '73 for $76.25. I now wish I had bought a hundred of them back in the day. Very well made. I mean VERY WELL MADE! These firearms are for the up-close situation...the ultimate bad breath gun. When some bad guy is on your body...three to the belly will soon stop the problem. It's not a powerhouse. However, you may have the chance to get away to a safer place to live another day.
Probably good advice since their value continues to increase. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I took the lil guy to the ranch for the first time and the firing pin stuck out like quarter inch in the back. What did I go wrong? I used ppu fmj 50 gr, 3,25g. Thank you
That's the loaded camber indicator. It should stick out when you rack the slide, but in my experience it should only stick out about an 1/8th inch or less. If the gun could be fired, then there's nothing wrong. If the gun could not be fired, then the firing pin spring may be broken or missing. Follow the instructions for disassembly in the video and check. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I took the grip screws off mine for cleaning and I can not for the life of me put them back on. Any tips? I believe this gun I have may need some work but in overall good condition.
That's very strange. The screw should pass through the left side grip and the right side grip should have the receiving "nut" for the screw to "sandwich" fasten the grips together onto the frame stock. Is the "nut" missing? You can probably find a replacement nut that will work at your ACE Hardware store. That's where I find many of my tiny nuts and bolts. Thanks for watching and thanks for the question. I hope my response was helpful. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 thanks for the reply. I never thought of going to hardware store. I will definitely subscribe and watch more of your videos. Have a great afternoon.
I figured out the problem with the Bauer. The small spring behind the trigger bar was in the wrong spot. I was able to get it set right and now it works. The trigger bar was loose before and not making contact with the sear when pulling trigger. Now I need to get a set of grip screws and it’s ready.
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The LCPs are .380 (which I collect) SubCompact... By most, are NOT considered Mouse Guns... Traditional Mouse Guns are .32 ACP, .25 ACP, .22 LR... I don't own any LCPs, tend to go for the lesser known and older ones... Sig Sauer P238 is probably my FAVorite Compact .380 (Kimber Micro9, Springfield 911, Colt .380 Government Model and essentially the same gun)...
must be the same guy who said recently said you can find single stack shields for $200-$300. I had an AMT backup in 380 back in the 80s wish I still had it
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I used to have an AMT BackUp... GREAT gun!!! Haven't seen one in ages... But, one recently popped up locally for $450... Looks in great shape, but my gun safe is full...lol
Understood. So far, I've been controlling that urge myself. ;-) Enjoy! Thanks for watching and don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I bought this pistol after watching your review, for $400. It was the only pistol that met my required specifications: Centerfire, Small as humanly possible, and has safety and magazine releases in suitable locations for a left handed shooter, and iron sights. Unfortunately, it's not as reliable as I'd like. It averages a malfunction every 2 magazines or less, even after replacing parts to improve reliability. If you have any history and advice with malfunctions with this pistol I'd greatly appreciate it. Overall, it's my new carry gun because other guns are simply too large for me to want to carry consistently. I'd rather have an unreliable .25 on me, than nothing at all.
I wish I had a perfect solution for you, but I don't. I've had a similar experience with my Bauer 25. As I pointed out during this review, I had serious feeding problems. Things were better after a break-in period and switching to ammo that fed better. I even polished the feed ramp with Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish and a Q-Tip, but the gun just isn't 100% reliable. However, I usually I can get through the first three or four rounds without a problem. That's good, because that's probably all you need in a real-world altercation. Still risky. About the only suggestion I have for you is to take the magazine apart and stretch the spring. See if that helps. If it does, you'll need to replace the spring. These magazine springs get weak over time especially if stored compressed. Best wishes.
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I've heard that from others as well. Just a cool little firearm. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
Interesting that you had the same barrel twisting issue with the the PSA. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
Yep, they just keep going up in price -- over a grand now! Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I believe you may have. Interesting. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
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Some company should start manufacturing the Bauer or Frazer (identical pistols) but chambered for the more effective .32 ACP. .32 ACP is not that easy to find today but still much more available than the .25 ACP. More, the .32 ACP, while beneath the more effective .380 ACP, is still a better choice for close-up personal protection than the .25 ACP.
How about the Seecamp 32? U.S. made, in production since 1985 and as an all stainless steel 32, it's a big step up from the Bauer 25 yet almost the same size. It just so happens that I've just posted a review of the Seecamp 32 on Rumble at rumble.com/v2ie3hi-l.w.-seecamp-32-revisited-tabletop-review-episode-202310.html and I should have the review on TH-cam soon. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Yeah, everyone knows about the Seecamp. Great little pistol. But I was still thinking some manufacturer could produce the Fraser and Bauer chambered in .32 ACP. It would be a big hit.
Sucks they stopped producing them. With today's push for smaller and smaller handguns, I think these would be popular. Back in the day when these were popular (Like in the early 20th century), I think people were smarter and had more common sense. Although there is nothing wrong with carrying 9mm, .40, .357, .45 or even 10mm... it's not always required and it's far more likely that people will carry every single day if they have a small, light, comfortable firearm. I think small firearms like these increased the percentage of people that carried firearms... and I hope they continue to do that again in the future. (...and with modern steel they can make revolvers as small as the NAA mini revolvers... so I'm sure they could make very high quality firearmslike these, or even smaller). I hope companies start producing these and set off a micro gun arms race.
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Me too. Great in a wallet or ankle holster. Thanks for watching and if you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
Wow! Very nice price! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
Oh yeah - and I may have seen that on the Internet, so it must be true. ;-) Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam and Rumble.
@855LeeHillBilly I was told by the guy who heard the story that the 25 killed the bear and knocked it all the way through a brick wall when the smoke cleared. Just bloody bits of fur was left. It must have been a 25 +P.
Did you know..."the Cooey Ace [22 rifle], a renamed version of the original Canuck rifle, received international notoriety in 1935 after being used to kill a world-record grizzly bear in Slave Lake, Alberta. The bear was shot and killed by Bella Twin, a talented Cree outdoorswoman and trapper, who encountered the massive animal while tending to her trap line. She used her single-shot Cooey Ace chambered in .22 LR to take down the enormous beast. Not only that, but her rifle was in horrible condition: the barrel was attached to the stock using “hockey tape,” the barrel and crown were corroded, and the stock was cracked. Yet, it was still accurate enough to put down the bear." "Bella determined that it would be safer to try and shoot the bear at close range than to hide and risk being mauled. Using her detailed knowledge of animal anatomy, she shot the bear in the head, aiming between the eye and ear where the skull was weakest. She unloaded her remaining seven shells into the massive skull of the downed bear “for insurance.” The world record bear skull, complete with multiple .22 holes, measured in at 16 9/16” long and 9 14/16” wide, making the total score a whopping 26 7/16”. Presumably, it’s the largest animal ever killed with a Cooey rifle."
I agree --- and because I don't actually carry it, I see no need to practice with it. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
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I've heard similar complaints. As I point out at 8:25, the Bauer 25 (especially later produced) have a reputation for inconsistent quality. Probably more of an issue when it comes to jamming, some Bauer 25s seem to require a break-in period and quality ammo. Mine did. See 9:53. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
The quality if this review is insane. You gave a lot of insight and wisdom.
Such as when you commented on the grittiness of the slide and the snugness of the magazine well.
Most reviewers cover the specs and that's mostly it.
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@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Appreciate all the info. Would much rather watch 20 minutes of good info than have to watch twenty short 5 minute videos that all just tell the the same things over and over. (It's like watching 50 "disassembly" videos only to find out that they're all field stripping videos and there is no disassembly at all. That always frustrates the hell out of me).
As a person who loves the Quality of Older Vintage firearms, I Love how you take the time to Show and Take your time sharing your information about Take down and Reassembly. Thanks for Great Video...
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Dad just gave my son this pistol. Brought out home to clean and oil. Liked what I saw and decided to check for info. Great info and thanks.
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I bought a Bauer about 6 years ago for $250.00 in very good shape. Unfortunately, I could never get the gun to fire more than 4 shots without jamming. I tried deep cleaning it, different mags from Browning and a new mag from PSA, with no better results. I tried every type of 25 ACP ammo I could find, and it still jammed so I sold it. It was such a beautifully finished gun that I tried everything I could to get it running, but it just could not be made reliable. I sold it after about a year, and I ended up adding a bunch more money and bought 2 original Baby Brownings. An unfired 1967 model and a 1959 model which I sent to PSA for a complete rebuild to include all springs, extractor mag release and all other small parts recommended by PSA. I shoot the 1959 model on and off and its 100% reliable and incredibly accurate for such a tiny gun. It will easily keep all shots on a soda can at 30 feet. I've had several 25s over the years just because they're fun. I have had Berretta mod 20, Raven, FIE Titan, The mentioned Bauer and my current 2 Baby Brownings
Thanks for watching and thanks for the information. Very interesting. Sorry to hear about your experience with the Bauer 25. The Baby Brownings sound like great finds, especially the unfired 1967 gun. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I wonder is PSA could have also rebuilt your Bauer.
Thank you, I just inherited my dads, and his colt. Haven't fired either yet.
Two excellent legacy firearms. Congratulations. If you haven't already, check out my review of the Colt Vest Pocket at th-cam.com/video/NgOvEShP6zM/w-d-xo.html
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Enjoyed your thorough review, hope to obtain one soon myself!
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Thanks for the video. I have the same Bauer with box and paperwork. I shoot a mag through it every couple years. You do need to be very mindful of your grip as you indicate.
One more detail, it has a magazine disconnect. Good to know.
Mine has seen time as a “hotel” gun in my shaving kit.
Shaving kit "Hotel" gun. I like it. Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I carried a Bauer .25 as a backup weapon for several years. I recall NO issues with it. It worked! The sights are tiny, but there is a raised, serrated rib across the top of the slide. I painted the front sight and half the rib RED with Testers Model paint, to serve as a sighting plain. I don't recall if I ever shot it any further than 7 yards, but sighting really wasn't an issue with that painted sighting plain. I only stopped carrying that piece when my agency "outlawed" them. Bureaucracy. I ended up selling it for a Chief Special that was "legal" for me to carry, but far harder to conceal as well. Thanks for your review.
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Thanks! I love mine, same gun w// box. One additional detail, has mag disconnect. Won’t fire without mag.
That is true. Thanks.
Super good review…best I have seen…nice little gun…
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Took mine out and shot well with no issues!
Great! Thanks for sharing. I think the Bauer 25 is just plain fun to shoot. I only wish the ammo was cheaper and more available. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I have a Bauer, PSA and Browning. I love these mouseguns! I have many other 25 autos as well.
I know what you're saying. Just something about these little mouse guns. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
Awesome. I love these, but don't own any. Are they all the same size? I've tried very hard to find pictures comparing them all, but it's been pretty much impossible. I might get specs one day and make a model of each to compare them (so other people can see)... but I still have to find all the specs and pictures of them all first. (Wish they were on handgun hero. I love using that site to compare guns. Love having the option to overlap them and turn up/down the opacity and also to be able to move them and line them up. Makes it better to spot small differences between some similar firearms.)
Noted your comments about Blazer ammunition. I currently have a Beretta 1919, a ColtM1908 and a Browning (brand) Baby. The Blazer .25 ACP I have works fine. (I have an FN M1906 also, but haven't fired it with anything yet.)
From your comments, the Bauer under observation was new. From the evidence provided, the ammunition worked properly and the pistol needed some use, or 'breaking in'.
Regarding your statement about the Bauer being designed by "Robert Bauer, Sr". No. It was not. The Bauer is not 'designed after' but is a line for line copy of the FN M1931 pistol. The patents had expired since 1931. It was designed by Dieudonne Saive of Fabrique Nationale (FN) as a redesign of the original John Moses Browning design, the M1906. Mr. Bauer no doubt arranged for the manufacture of the Bauer pistol, but he did not design it.
Mother of Pearl grips are legendarily slippery, on any handgun. Even perspiration makes them slippery. They look good, but they are slippery and are fragile.
I question the claim to 'smallest'. Being a direct copy of the FN M1931 or Baby Browning it should be the same size. But the design of all three of those pistols is quite small.
The Bernardelli Model 68 (I think) is reputed to be the smallest .25 ACP pistol. It is also no longer made, to my understanding.
Of my .25 caliber firearms (Bauer, Colt 1908 Vest Pocket, RG-26, Bryco and Sterling 300), there's no doubt that the higher-end guns like the Colt displayed fewer issues with Blazer ammo. In addition, I had bought two boxes of the Blazer ammo some years ago and I did notice that when I got into the second box I had fewer problems. My first box could have just been a bad run. It happens. As for my use of the word "designed", I'll concede I may have given Mr. Bauer more credit than he deserved. Also, the Bernardelli 68 is a great quality firearm. Wish I owned one. Nonetheless, the Bernardelli, while slightly lighter (9.17 grams vs 9.25 grams), thinner (0.81 inch vs 1.0 inch) and a little shorter in height (2.72 inch vs 2.78 inch) is longer than the Bauer (4.19 vs 4.04 inches). So I suppose it could be argued either way that one is "smaller" than the other, but with the Bernardelli winning over the Bauer on 3 out of 4 measures. However, some people think length matters. ;-) Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
The Browning barrel rotates counter clockwise as the Bauer rotates clockwise, was a change to avoid patent infringement as I saw somewhere. Could that also be reason barrel turned and caused malfunction due to twist of rifling?
I must correct myself in light of new (to me) information. I recently acquired a Walther model 9; a 6.35mm (.25 ACP) pistol; it is smaller than the 'Baby' Browning. According to the writings, it is smaller than the Bernardelli. Olny about half a finger width on the grip. teeny sights and Lord only knows the trigger pull. Can't wait to test it for velocity and accuracy.
@@rogermorrill4700 I have a FN 1906 and a Colt M1908. Except for cosmetic differences, the design is the same. I have a 'Baby' Browning, which is essentially the FN 1931 pistol.
NONE of them have a rotating barrel in the sense of delaying opening of the action. They are all simple blowback actions. In all cases the barrel is held to the frame by pressure from the slide and the fit of the slide does not allow the barrel to rotate.
Therefore, no. The barrel rotation does not exist.
Yes, the FN models do have a barrel that must be rotated to remove the barrel and slide from the frame. That is not caused by the fired bullet forcing the rifling to move the barrel. It has no effect on the action of the arm.
@@OldManMontgomery the comment was about the malfunction he had that the slide hung up on the barrel as it had rotated enough to stop the slide from returning to battery., the Baby is taken down by rotating the barrel counter clockwise, the Bauer barrel rotate clockwise .. could the torque of rifling cause the malfunction as the takedown is just the opposite?
If I had to choose between your Bauer and the Secamp,, regardless of the larger cartridges and the finer machining, I'm still picking the Bauer, because I like it's shape and likeness to the Baby Browning. I just have never liked that other one.
I understand your choice of the Bauer over the Seecamp. The Bauer does have its attraction. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Yes ! I'll do that. Thanks for reminding me. Wish you a successful future. Good luck.
I found this review to be most excellent. I own fine examples of both the Baby Browning and the Bauer (41xx serial). These guns just amuse me. They * almost * fit into an Altoids tin. Seeing the other videoes you have, I'm all in. Subscribed. Hope I find some Comm bloc stuff on your channel. Thanks!
Indeed there are. Check out the CZ-70 at - th-cam.com/video/uifsYDJGQhY/w-d-xo.html
Radom P-64 at - th-cam.com/video/zXi7pJHt1pA/w-d-xo.html
and FEG PA-63 at - th-cam.com/video/3LGhy2kqX2A/w-d-xo.html for example. Hope to add more. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam and Rumble.
I just saw your concise presentation on the Bauer. Very nice display. Thank you.
If you know, some decades back, a good friend gave me a new box of RWS brand .25acp fmj ammo. Was wondering if you had ever tried this brand? I've never owned a .25, but your presentation has my attention.
Thank you,
Randy-IL
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Great review! Thanks!
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I hate to say this but if you can find one of these in good condition...BUY IT! I'm buying everyone I can find. I got my first one in '73 for $76.25. I now wish I had bought a hundred of them back in the day. Very well made. I mean VERY WELL MADE! These firearms are for the up-close situation...the ultimate bad breath gun. When some bad guy is on your body...three to the belly will soon stop the problem. It's not a powerhouse. However, you may have the chance to get away to a safer place to live another day.
Probably good advice since their value continues to increase. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I took the lil guy to the ranch for the first time and the firing pin stuck out like quarter inch in the back. What did I go wrong? I used ppu fmj 50 gr, 3,25g. Thank you
That's the loaded camber indicator. It should stick out when you rack the slide, but in my experience it should only stick out about an 1/8th inch or less. If the gun could be fired, then there's nothing wrong. If the gun could not be fired, then the firing pin spring may be broken or missing. Follow the instructions for disassembly in the video and check. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.
I took the grip screws off mine for cleaning and I can not for the life of me put them back on. Any tips? I believe this gun I have may need some work but in overall good condition.
That's very strange. The screw should pass through the left side grip and the right side grip should have the receiving "nut" for the screw to "sandwich" fasten the grips together onto the frame stock. Is the "nut" missing? You can probably find a replacement nut that will work at your ACE Hardware store. That's where I find many of my tiny nuts and bolts.
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@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 thanks for the reply. I never thought of going to hardware store. I will definitely subscribe and watch more of your videos. Have a great afternoon.
I figured out the problem with the Bauer. The small spring behind the trigger bar was in the wrong spot. I was able to get it set right and now it works. The trigger bar was loose before and not making contact with the sear when pulling trigger. Now I need to get a set of grip screws and it’s ready.
My 4 Mouse Guns Are:
LCP / LCP 2 / LCP-C & A
LCP Max, Love My Rugers...
Great Video...
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The LCPs are .380 (which I collect) SubCompact...
By most, are NOT considered Mouse Guns...
Traditional Mouse Guns are .32 ACP, .25 ACP, .22 LR...
I don't own any LCPs, tend to go for the lesser known and older ones...
Sig Sauer P238 is probably my FAVorite Compact .380 (Kimber Micro9, Springfield 911, Colt .380 Government Model and essentially the same gun)...
must be the same guy who said recently said you can find single stack shields for $200-$300. I had an AMT backup in 380 back in the 80s wish I still had it
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I used to have an AMT BackUp...
GREAT gun!!!
Haven't seen one in ages...
But, one recently popped up locally for $450...
Looks in great shape, but my gun safe is full...lol
I bought a new Baby from PSA. I just HAD to have it. 🤪
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I bought this pistol after watching your review, for $400.
It was the only pistol that met my required specifications:
Centerfire, Small as humanly possible, and has safety and magazine releases in suitable locations for a left handed shooter, and iron sights.
Unfortunately, it's not as reliable as I'd like. It averages a malfunction every 2 magazines or less, even after replacing parts to improve reliability. If you have any history and advice with malfunctions with this pistol I'd greatly appreciate it.
Overall, it's my new carry gun because other guns are simply too large for me to want to carry consistently. I'd rather have an unreliable .25 on me, than nothing at all.
I wish I had a perfect solution for you, but I don't. I've had a similar experience with my Bauer 25. As I pointed out during this review, I had serious feeding problems. Things were better after a break-in period and switching to ammo that fed better. I even polished the feed ramp with Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish and a Q-Tip, but the gun just isn't 100% reliable. However, I usually I can get through the first three or four rounds without a problem. That's good, because that's probably all you need in a real-world altercation. Still risky. About the only suggestion I have for you is to take the magazine apart and stretch the spring. See if that helps. If it does, you'll need to replace the spring. These magazine springs get weak over time especially if stored compressed. Best wishes.
Yes the Bauer is a very nicely made 25 caliber pistol but if you really want a reliable one go to the Colt vest pocket you can't go wrong
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Had one back in the day....70s..... Sold it and regret it forever!
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I had that same problem with the barrel on my PSA. My gunsmith told me about twisting the barrel.
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I bought some bulk 25 ammo on gun broker for 25 dollars a box. 500 rounds.
Wow!!!! Congratulations on an outstanding purchase!
I just ordered a PSA Baby, wish I could have picked it up for $800 😅
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I must have a newer one.
My striker is mounted in the frame
And I have the holster too.
It's a 19XXXX ser#
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Kind of ruff to use critical defense and find it won’t rack even one round…did on 380…then the store won’t take it back…very nice vid…
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Very nice
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Some company should start manufacturing the Bauer or Frazer (identical pistols) but chambered for the more effective .32 ACP. .32 ACP is not that easy to find today but still much more available than the .25 ACP. More, the .32 ACP, while beneath the more effective .380 ACP, is still a better choice for close-up personal protection than the .25 ACP.
How about the Seecamp 32? U.S. made, in production since 1985 and as an all stainless steel 32, it's a big step up from the Bauer 25 yet almost the same size. It just so happens that I've just posted a review of the Seecamp 32 on Rumble at rumble.com/v2ie3hi-l.w.-seecamp-32-revisited-tabletop-review-episode-202310.html and I should have the review on TH-cam soon.
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@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Yeah, everyone knows about the Seecamp. Great little pistol. But I was still thinking some manufacturer could produce the Fraser and Bauer chambered in .32 ACP. It would be a big hit.
Gotcha. Well, you never know. It could happen.
Sucks they stopped producing them. With today's push for smaller and smaller handguns, I think these would be popular. Back in the day when these were popular (Like in the early 20th century), I think people were smarter and had more common sense. Although there is nothing wrong with carrying 9mm, .40, .357, .45 or even 10mm... it's not always required and it's far more likely that people will carry every single day if they have a small, light, comfortable firearm. I think small firearms like these increased the percentage of people that carried firearms... and I hope they continue to do that again in the future. (...and with modern steel they can make revolvers as small as the NAA mini revolvers... so I'm sure they could make very high quality firearmslike these, or even smaller). I hope companies start producing these and set off a micro gun arms race.
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@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Will do.
don't use hollow point and a Browning mag replacement. the Bauer mags are weakest part. springs should be replaced after several hundred rounds.
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Yes ,PSA says just use FMJ's.
Own one carry it have a raven yea it’s shoots good cleaned and a fie titan shoot good your reason I got the stainless steel model
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I used mine as a backup
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Picked one up for 225$
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I just (practically) STOLE one for $175!!!
I heard of a guy who told my sister he shot a bear with a Bauer. It worked.
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He shot a bear???
I believe that...
But, did he KILL a bear???
lol
@855LeeHillBilly I was told by the guy who heard the story that the 25 killed the bear and knocked it all the way through a brick wall when the smoke cleared. Just bloody bits of fur was left. It must have been a 25 +P.
Did you know..."the Cooey Ace [22 rifle], a renamed version of the original Canuck rifle, received international notoriety in 1935 after being used to kill a world-record grizzly bear in Slave Lake, Alberta. The bear was shot and killed by Bella Twin, a talented Cree outdoorswoman and trapper, who encountered the massive animal while tending to her trap line. She used her single-shot Cooey Ace chambered in .22 LR to take down the enormous beast. Not only that, but her rifle was in horrible condition: the barrel was attached to the stock using “hockey tape,” the barrel and crown were corroded, and the stock was cracked. Yet, it was still accurate enough to put down the bear."
"Bella determined that it would be safer to try and shoot the bear at close range than to hide and risk being mauled. Using her detailed knowledge of animal anatomy, she shot the bear in the head, aiming between the eye and ear where the skull was weakest. She unloaded her remaining seven shells into the massive skull of the downed bear “for insurance.” The world record bear skull, complete with multiple .22 holes, measured in at 16 9/16” long and 9 14/16” wide, making the total score a whopping 26 7/16”. Presumably, it’s the largest animal ever killed with a Cooey rifle."
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That sounds like the one!
Way too expensive to practice with.
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PAPERWORK
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This was the worst gun i ever had. All it did was jam. The gunsmith made numerous attempts to fix it but he couldn't
I've heard similar complaints. As I point out at 8:25, the Bauer 25 (especially later produced) have a reputation for inconsistent quality. Probably more of an issue when it comes to jamming, some Bauer 25s seem to require a break-in period and quality ammo. Mine did. See 9:53. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on TH-cam.