.25 ACP: The Best Cartridge for Really Small Guns

Many people dismiss.25 ACP as a defensive weapon. However, it is important to remember that a 9mm cartridge is the minimum size for CCW. You may wonder why anyone would consider.25 ACP obsolete when even.380 is criticized for its poor stopping power. People who carry a pistol other than a.45 are not allowed to make a.46. This makes it laughable that someone would trust their life to a cartridge so small. However, in the 116 years since its creation,.25 ACP has done more harm than anyone might think. For decades, criminals and potential victims have carried.25 ACP. I believe that most people still have a 9mm micro compact despite their availability..25 ACP, 9mm, and.45ACP. It Needs to Go BangWhich weapon would you prefer to have with you when you walk through dangerous neighborhoods? A.44 magnum that has timing issues or a.22 Target pistol that has never failed you? A reliable piece would make me feel more confident than a more powerful one. Although we would love to have both, it is not always possible. Although the potential ballistic energy in a large cartridge is worth nothing if it doesn’t go off, good shot placement can make it just as reliable as any other centerfire cartridge. Because of their rimfire design, even the most expensive defensive.22 loads will be less reliable than the.25. This is precisely why John Browning created the.25. He designed a jacketed round-nosed projectile to feed autoloaders more reliably. Its semi-rimmed design allows it to be used with both semi-autos and revolvers. The rim aids in extraction in the former. He also designed a round-nosed jacketed projectile for more reliable feeding in autoloaders. Although we should prepare for the worst, it is important to recognize that if you are ever forced to draw your gun, it will likely be enough to deescalate any situation. Despite all the potential benefits and justifications, most pistols in the.25 ACP range still stink. They were limited by the technology of the day, and their disposable nature made it easy for poor-quality designs over time. Many of the earliest.25 pocket pistols were better quality than other designs. Unlike most other pistol designs, many of the oldest.25 pocket pistols were of higher quality than those that came later. Although rimfire cartridges are not able to shrink pocket pistols any further, the greater reliability of centerfires makes the.25 ACP the clear winner in this category. However, I believe that if a company ventured to develop a new design, it could have great potential. The biggest problems with most.25 pocket pistols are their ineffective sights, limited capacities, and outdated design features. This obsolete cartridge could make a comeback if it was offered a lighter polymer frame, improved iron sights, and a double action trigger. Even if it didn’t make a comeback this cartridge would be a great choice for handgun and rifle range use. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be found in MOA. Perfect for long-range shooting! Get free targets