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22-rimfire · February 10, 2012, 10:57 PM

I believe your typical HV 22LR is about equal to a FMJ 25 ACP in terms of performance for protection. The rimfire is less reliable both in feeding in a semi-auto pistol and ignition. That was pretty much the reason for the 25ACP.

February 10, 2012, 10:57 PM	#5
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	I believe your typical HV 22LR is about equal to a FMJ 25 ACP in terms of performance for protection. The rimfire is less reliable both in feeding in a semi-auto pistol and ignition. That was pretty much the reason for the 25ACP.