Replacing my 25 Auto - Page 3

CANIS · November 11, 2017, 01:32 PM

You really can't go wrong with a Beretta Jetfire (950bs). They are just classic Italian design in a durable, still easy to find package.

Be patient, they pop up fairly regularly. As a frame of reference, I just picked up a NIB Beretta 950bs EL model factory complete for $400. A used standard model should go for no more than $300 tops and that should be almost NIB.

Good luck in your search - the hunting is as much fun as the "kill" in looking for out of print guns...

blchandl2 · November 11, 2017, 06:17 PM

Don't know much about them, but there is also this.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...N+25+NAA+DAO+6

Bill DeShivs · November 11, 2017, 10:04 PM

The NAA Guardian is not a .25 acp. It's .25 NAA-which is the .32 acp necked down to .25. The gun is the same size as the NAA .380.
The NAA Guardian .32 is much smaller- but they are extremely heavy.

Auto5 · November 11, 2017, 11:08 PM

I missed the nice PSP clone I gave up after I bought my LCP .380, so when I came across a pretty little Bauer, well below market price, I snapped it up. The previous owner was up front about disclosing that the little gun jammed frequently and priced it accordingly. I quickly determined that the cheap aftermarket magazine was the likely culprit. Buy factory Bauer, PSP or, preferably Browning mags. Yes, they cost twice as much, but they work.

Ibmikey · November 12, 2017, 06:26 AM

Since this is a place to post “I have a—” let me throw the Star CO (mentioned earlier) or the Star CK. The CO is a beautifully machined all steel pistol and the ones I have are concealable and reliable, the CK is aluminum framed and nicer ergonomically with the CO upper assembly making it lighter and more modern looking. Both pistols can be found if a diligent search is made. The CK was imported in much smaller numbers than the CO.

Kwik2010 · November 12, 2017, 09:16 AM

Thanks for the recent posts. I've given up on the 25 for the time being. If the stars align someday I'll end up with another. I'm working on procuring one of the NAA 32's to get my mouse gun fix and have acquired some reloading supplies also. The 25 naa looks interesting. If I could easily get brass for it in the future it'll probably end up in my collecting as well.

heyjoe · November 12, 2017, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Bill DeShivs The NAA Guardian is not a .25 acp. It's .25 NAA-which is the .32 acp necked down to .25. The gun is the same size as the NAA .380.

the 25 NAA is the same size as the NAA 32 acp Guardian, not the .380

Zorro · November 12, 2017, 09:48 PM

Well....

I prefer .22 LR just because of the ammo cost you will shoot it all the time.

Practice is everything in firearms proficiency.

Bill DeShivs · November 13, 2017, 02:13 AM

Heyjoe- you are correct!

aarondhgraham · November 13, 2017, 11:06 AM

That's the polymer version of the older PT-25.

I purchased 500 rounds of ammo when I bought the pistol,,,
I've fired over 300 rounds and not one mishap.

I've read and been told that the polymer version of the gun,,,
Is much more reliable than the previous metal version.

Aarond

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Kwik2010 · November 13, 2017, 12:06 PM

I've been looking for one of them as well to handle. Can't seem to find any new. Is Taurus still making them?

aarondhgraham · November 14, 2017, 12:08 PM

I just looked at the Taurus website,,,
It's shown as an "archived item"

I guess they have been discontinued,,,
Even Buds Gun Shop doesn't have any of them.

I'm sure glad I got mine when I did,,,
It's simply a delightful little shooter.

The .22 PLY feels exactly the same as the .25,,,
Academy Sports in my home town carries the 22-PLY.

And before someone asks,,,
Mine ain't for sale.

Aarond

.

Kwik2010 · November 14, 2017, 02:34 PM

Haha I wouldn't dream of asking. I'll come across one someday in the used section somewhere.

November 11, 2017, 01:32 PM	#51
CANIS Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1999 Posts: 308	You really can't go wrong with a Beretta Jetfire (950bs). They are just classic Italian design in a durable, still easy to find package. Be patient, they pop up fairly regularly. As a frame of reference, I just picked up a NIB Beretta 950bs EL model factory complete for $400. A used standard model should go for no more than $300 tops and that should be almost NIB. Good luck in your search - the hunting is as much fun as the "kill" in looking for out of print guns... __________________ I'm not tolerant...

November 11, 2017, 10:04 PM	#53
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	The NAA Guardian is not a .25 acp. It's .25 NAA-which is the .32 acp necked down to .25. The gun is the same size as the NAA .380. The NAA Guardian .32 is much smaller- but they are extremely heavy. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

November 11, 2017, 11:08 PM	#54
Auto5 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 662	I missed the nice PSP clone I gave up after I bought my LCP .380, so when I came across a pretty little Bauer, well below market price, I snapped it up. The previous owner was up front about disclosing that the little gun jammed frequently and priced it accordingly. I quickly determined that the cheap aftermarket magazine was the likely culprit. Buy factory Bauer, PSP or, preferably Browning mags. Yes, they cost twice as much, but they work. __________________ At the young age of five, a bear told me that I was the only person who could prevent forest fires. Why I was chosen, I'll never know.

November 13, 2017, 02:13 AM	#59
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	Heyjoe- you are correct! __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

November 13, 2017, 11:06 AM	#60
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I'm very happy with my Taurus 25-PLY,,, That's the polymer version of the older PT-25. I purchased 500 rounds of ammo when I bought the pistol,,, I've fired over 300 rounds and not one mishap. I've read and been told that the polymer version of the gun,,, Is much more reliable than the previous metal version. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

November 11, 2017, 06:17 PM	#52
blchandl2 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: TN Posts: 525	Don't know much about them, but there is also this. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...N+25+NAA+DAO+6

November 12, 2017, 06:26 AM	#55
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	Since this is a place to post “I have a—” let me throw the Star CO (mentioned earlier) or the Star CK. The CO is a beautifully machined all steel pistol and the ones I have are concealable and reliable, the CK is aluminum framed and nicer ergonomically with the CO upper assembly making it lighter and more modern looking. Both pistols can be found if a diligent search is made. The CK was imported in much smaller numbers than the CO.

November 12, 2017, 09:16 AM	#56
Kwik2010 Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 184	Thanks for the recent posts. I've given up on the 25 for the time being. If the stars align someday I'll end up with another. I'm working on procuring one of the NAA 32's to get my mouse gun fix and have acquired some reloading supplies also. The 25 naa looks interesting. If I could easily get brass for it in the future it'll probably end up in my collecting as well.

November 12, 2017, 09:48 PM	#58
Zorro Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2000 Posts: 1,072	Well.... I prefer .22 LR just because of the ammo cost you will shoot it all the time. Practice is everything in firearms proficiency.

November 13, 2017, 12:06 PM	#61
Kwik2010 Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 184	I've been looking for one of them as well to handle. Can't seem to find any new. Is Taurus still making them?

November 14, 2017, 12:08 PM	#62
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Hello Kwik2010,,, I just looked at the Taurus website,,, It's shown as an "archived item" I guess they have been discontinued,,, Even Buds Gun Shop doesn't have any of them. I'm sure glad I got mine when I did,,, It's simply a delightful little shooter. The .22 PLY feels exactly the same as the .25,,, Academy Sports in my home town carries the 22-PLY. And before someone asks,,, Mine ain't for sale. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

November 14, 2017, 02:34 PM	#63
Kwik2010 Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2016 Location: Montana Posts: 184	Haha I wouldn't dream of asking. I'll come across one someday in the used section somewhere.