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With recent improvements in bullet technology and an increased popularity of deep concealment pistols, the early-20th-Century .25 ACP is now a popular self-defense caliber for those who want a small, light firearm with low recoil. Learn More
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  1. Hornady 25 ACP Ammo - 25 Rounds of 35 Grain JHP Ammunition

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    Bullet type JHP
    Primer Type Berdan
    Casing Type Brass
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 900 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 63 ft lbs
    • 25 Rounds
    • $1.08 per round
    • Made by Hornady

Overview of 25 ACP Ammo

The .25 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP), created by John Browning in 1905, was designed for the Fabrique Nationale (FN) Model 1905 vest pocket pistol. Known as .25 Auto, it measures 6.35 x 16mmSR and is typically used in subcompact semi-automatic pistols. It features a standard 50-grain bullet in a semi-rimmed, straight-walled casing.

Key Specifications

Specification Measurement
Bullet Diameter .251 inch
Case Base .278 inch
Rim Thickness .043 inch
Rim Diameter .302 inch
Case Length .615 inch
Overall Length .91 inch

Names for .25 ACP Ammo

  • .25 Automatic Colt Pistol
  • .25 ACP
  • .25 Auto
  • .25 Automatic
  • 6.35mm
  • 6.35mm Browning
  • 6.35 x 16mmSR
  • Baby Browning

Ballistics

  • Velocity: 760 to 815 fps
  • Penetration: 7-11 inches
  • Stopping Power: Comparable to .22 LR but more reliable

The .25 ACP may not be the most powerful ammunition, but its reliability, low recoil, and concealability make it a viable option for self-defense and small pest control. Despite its lower popularity, it remains in production by major manufacturers like Federal and Fiocchi.

Molly Carter
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Molly Carter