I've been wanting a little .25 acp pistol for a while, partly because I'm experiencing a small gun fetish, partly because I want a small gun to train my 5 year old daughter on when I feel she's old enough--maybe in a year or two.

My wife doesn't know about it yet.....

I have a pt22 and I noticed the rails started to wear if I didn't keep them lubed well. My son would shoot 100s at a time and really dry the frame out. I imagine you wouldn't be blowing through the 25s at that rate.

Should be interesting. Taurus' quality has improved somewhat over the past few years. The MSRP for the new PT25s isn't much less than the MSRPs for the Beretta Bobcats.

I like to use the .32 ACP CZ-83 as a transition gun between a .22 and a full size automatic like a 9mm or .45 ACP when training a new shooter. The weight and low power cartridge make it a pleasant gun to fire but there is still enough recoil to make the shooter adjust for it.
I'm curious about the accuracy of those little .25s. Is it worth anything beyond 5 yards?

I found a spent .25ACP brass at the range a while back. I'll stick with stuff I can reload or .22lr.

I don't see anything wrong with a .25cal for training purposes if that is all you plan to use it for. Obviously it is not adequate as a self-defense weapon - but I'm sure we all know that.

the comedian wrote: I'm curious about the accuracy of those little .25s. Is it worth anything beyond 5 yards?

I'll let you know.

Skeptilius wrote:I don't see anything wrong with a .25cal for training purposes if that is all you plan to use it for. Obviously it is not adequate as a self-defense weapon - but I'm sure we all know that.

Actually, it might be depending on the circumstance. It's probably useless for home defense when your escape options at 3am are limited. However, it's probably useful as a "run gun", i.e. firing at the threat as you run away while trying to escape. As we've discussed on this forum in the past, the people who shoot in self-defense and manage to avoid prosecution are those who back away from the threat while shooting.

Van wrote:

Skeptilius wrote:I don't see anything wrong with a .25cal for training purposes if that is all you plan to use it for. Obviously it is not adequate as a self-defense weapon - but I'm sure we all know that.

Actually, it might be depending on the circumstance. It's probably useless for home defense when your escape options at 3am are limited. However, it's probably useful as a "run gun", i.e. firing at the threat as you run away while trying to escape. As we've discussed on this forum in the past, the people who shoot in self-defense and manage to avoid prosecution are those who back away from the threat while shooting.

Yep, this would fall under the 'OMG, the target is shooting at me!' defense against an armed assailant. Plus, those little guys are VERY hideable.

I owned a Colt 25acp back in the 70s, cute little gun that shot very expensive ammo very inaccurately and was quite loud. Sold it after I shot up the box of ammo that came with it was exhausted. If I was in the market for a training hand gun for a kid I would consider the Ruger Bearcat, ammo by the brick and the kid can have fun because they can actually hit the target and have a sense of accomplishment. As to the stopping power a classmate of mine in high school was shot in the chest with one and dropped like a sack of potatoes dead on the spot from one to the chest.

Been wanting one of those in .22. Not sure why.

eelj wrote:I owned a Colt 25acp back in the 70s, cute little gun that shot very expensive ammo very inaccurately and was quite loud. Sold it after I shot up the box of ammo that came with it was exhausted. If I was in the market for a training hand gun for a kid I would consider the Ruger Bearcat, ammo by the brick and the kid can have fun because they can actually hit the target and have a sense of accomplishment. As to the stopping power a classmate of mine in high school was shot in the chest with one and dropped like a sack of potatoes dead on the spot from one to the chest.

"Being shot with anything smaller than a .380 is like a beesting" - quote from a counter jockey @ Cabela's that has never been shot.

eelj wrote:I owned a Colt 25acp back in the 70s, cute little gun that shot very expensive ammo very inaccurately and was quite loud. Sold it after I shot up the box of ammo that came with it was exhausted. If I was in the market for a training hand gun for a kid I would consider the Ruger Bearcat, ammo by the brick and the kid can have fun because they can actually hit the target and have a sense of accomplishment. As to the stopping power a classmate of mine in high school was shot in the chest with one and dropped like a sack of potatoes dead on the spot from one to the chest.

A local gun shop has had one of those old Colt .25s sitting under the gun counter for about a year now. They're asking $400 for it. Kind of a rip-off IMHO. I guess they're hoping a collector will be willing to shell out that kind of dough.

Van wrote: A local gun shop has had one of those old Colt .25s sitting under the gun counter for about a year now. They're asking $400 for it. Kind of a rip-off IMHO. I guess they're hoping a collector will be willing to shell out that kind of dough.

I had one of those "old" Colt .25's a few years ago. As I recall it was prone to jam and stove piped often. I got rid of it.

Well, I picked up my PT-25 today. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but I will say I'm impressed. Very solid gun--smooth trigger, tip up barrel locks down tight, blowback slide rides the rails very tightly and smoothly with no slack....

This is the first Taurus gun I've bought since 2003. I'll let you all know how it performs on the range soon...

Van wrote:Well, I picked up my PT-25 today. Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but I will say I'm impressed. Very solid gun--smooth trigger, tip up barrel locks down tight, blowback slide rides the rails very tightly and smoothly with no slack....

This is the first Taurus gun I've bought since 2003. I'll let you all know how it performs on the range soon...

That tip- up barrel is a big plus- I only rack the slide on my Tomcat when it needs a jam cleared.

Speaking of the Taurus PT25, why does a DAO gun have an exterior safety? What's the point?