As popular as .25 auto pistols have been..I imagine lots of people have been shot dead with the caliber. Probably a lot shot and survived too.

Up until the 1990's there were all sorts of .25acp pistols on the market. Probably still a lot of .25 autos in glove compartments, pockets and dresser-drawers around the world. Just a inexpensive handgun for most people who either don't know any better or don't care that the caliber ain't the most powerful cartridge in the world.

I've got a little Bauer .25 and an old Browning 1906 .25 pistol. I've carried them in the past and shot these pistols quite a bit. The tiny pistols work fine..however the guns are too small for me to shoot well with.

The .25 acp has a reputation for being a feeble caliber and it certainly is compared to the bigger acp rounds. Still wouldn't want to get shot with one. The .25 acp will penetrate better than it's reputation would lead you to believe....