Can the 25 acp be made an effective round?

Sunday · October 14th, 2009, 01:47 AM

Hello, I have been reading the forums and would be interested in what your thoughts might be on how the 25 acp cartridge might be transformed into an effective round. I understand the issues and thoughts of knowledgeable people on this forum. I am interested in starting a discussion on what might make this a potent SD round, i.e. thinking outside the box (assuming anything could be done of course).

All the best.

PS: I just realized this post belongs in "Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics" so I hope one of the forum moderators will move it there.

SpringerXD · October 14th, 2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunday

I am interested in starting a discussion on what might make this a potent SD round.

It's easy. Just carry a .500 Magnum as a backup.

SIXTO · October 14th, 2009, 02:08 AM

Can a 25 be made into a effective round? Maybe if you stuff it in a necked down rifle cartridge, or stretch the lead to about double its .25" diameter.

magicc8ball · October 14th, 2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SpringerXD

It's easy. Just carry a .500 Magnum as a backup.

good answer!!!!

PastorPack · October 14th, 2009, 02:20 AM

Short answer, NO.

Katana · October 14th, 2009, 02:30 AM

Welcome to the forum by the way.

In short, the answer you're more than likely to find here is - No, perhaps as a last ditch BUG, but I doubt you're going to find anyway to make the .25 into an effective SD round.

Now then, there was an article in Shotgun News (Volume 63, Issue 20, cover date July 20,2009) where the author makes mention of Winchester 45 grain expanding point ammunition. "It is a jacketed hollow point bullet with a lead pellet in the hollow points cavity and it will penetrate the deepest, together with providing the greatest amount of expansion." (Author's words, not mine)

I guess if a .25 is what you have to work with, I'd look for some of that.

AZ Husker · October 14th, 2009, 03:00 AM

I've heard it said many times that you're better off with a good .22LR.

EvilMonk · October 14th, 2009, 03:25 AM

With the proper application of elastic compound cylinders and organically derived framing, the .25 is an outstanding round. Capable of reaching a blistering 70 fps from the initial release of the contraption at one's target.

Unless you have a slingshot handy, no, it's not very good.

Sort of the universally despised caliber, actually.

Oops, now I'm a target...

Ram Rod · October 14th, 2009, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ Husker

I've heard it said many times that you're better off with a good .22LR.

That would be my opinion on the subject. That or shoot 'em in the eye.

TerriLi · October 14th, 2009, 04:01 AM

YouTube - Mouse Guns
This guy goes over "mouse gun" tactics. I think this is some what of an answer.

October 14th, 2009, 01:47 AM	#1
Sunday New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5	Can the 25 acp be made an effective round? Hello, I have been reading the forums and would be interested in what your thoughts might be on how the 25 acp cartridge might be transformed into an effective round. I understand the issues and thoughts of knowledgeable people on this forum. I am interested in starting a discussion on what might make this a potent SD round, i.e. thinking outside the box (assuming anything could be done of course). All the best. PS: I just realized this post belongs in "Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics" so I hope one of the forum moderators will move it there. Last edited by Sunday; October 14th, 2009 at 01:54 AM.. Reason: Post in wrong forum

October 14th, 2009, 02:08 AM	#3
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,240	Can a 25 be made into a effective round? Maybe if you stuff it in a necked down rifle cartridge, or stretch the lead to about double its .25" diameter. __________________ _________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|___ \| SIXTO EXPRESS---\| \|\|'\|";,__. \|_..._...___________\| \|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""""\|(@)(@)*****(@)

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PastorPack Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,119	Short answer, NO. __________________ God is love (1 John 4:8)

October 14th, 2009, 02:30 AM	#6
Katana Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clarksville,TN Posts: 460	Welcome to the forum by the way. In short, the answer you're more than likely to find here is - No, perhaps as a last ditch BUG, but I doubt you're going to find anyway to make the .25 into an effective SD round. Now then, there was an article in Shotgun News (Volume 63, Issue 20, cover date July 20,2009) where the author makes mention of Winchester 45 grain expanding point ammunition. "It is a jacketed hollow point bullet with a lead pellet in the hollow points cavity and it will penetrate the deepest, together with providing the greatest amount of expansion." (Author's words, not mine) I guess if a .25 is what you have to work with, I'd look for some of that. __________________ "Stand your ground, don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here!" - John Parker April 19th, 1775 Lexington, MA

October 14th, 2009, 03:00 AM	#7
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	I've heard it said many times that you're better off with a good .22LR. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

October 14th, 2009, 03:25 AM	#8
EvilMonk Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N. Kentucky Area Posts: 275	With the proper application of elastic compound cylinders and organically derived framing, the .25 is an outstanding round. Capable of reaching a blistering 70 fps from the initial release of the contraption at one's target. Unless you have a slingshot handy, no, it's not very good. Sort of the universally despised caliber, actually. Oops, now I'm a target... __________________ That which does not kill us leaves us broken and bleeding... Convenire Volui Spectatus

October 14th, 2009, 04:01 AM	#10
TerriLi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 829	YouTube - Mouse Guns This guy goes over "mouse gun" tactics. I think this is some what of an answer. __________________ I know not what this "overkill" means.

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