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| ==Design== | ==Design== | ||
| The cartridge was designed for early ] pistols that lacked a ] locking mechanism. | |||
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| The .25 ACP is |
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Revision as of 01:22, 11 October 2004
The .25 ACP pistol cartridge is the child of the famous firearms designer John Browning.
Design
The cartridge was designed for early blowback pistols that lacked a barrel locking mechanism.
Performance
The .25 ACP is very compact and light, but short ranged and lacks stopping power.
Muzzle velocity
- 3.3 g (50 gr) full metal jacket: 232 m/s (760 ft/s)
Synonyms
- .25 Auto
- 6.35 mm
- 6.35 mm Browning