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Originally Posted by kaaskop49
Good points. Some folks are 'seduced' by the lesser cost of .22LR ammo compared to the .25ACP. They fail to take into account that the .25, as a CF round, is more reliable and probably of higher mfg'g quality. The price difference used to be significant years ago, when .22LR ran $1 for 50 and the .25 cost at least $5 per box. I now see .25 in WM for $25 or so (I don't keep up on .22RF pricing).
I really wish there were more .25s, but the Ruger LCPs at the same approximate size have probably sounded the death knell for any new .25s. Sad.
Kaaskop49
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You're right. Technology has advanced making the small
polymer frame .380s the new .25 auto and FMJ .380 ammo is
cheaper and more available than .25 ammo. But there are
still some very cheap .25s available and they should be cheap.
But I doubt many companies are interested in developing new
high quality forged steel .25s for double the cost of an LCP.
Truth is I haven't carried one of my .25s for a while now but
I enjoy getting one out for a little backyard plinking now and
then. I still enjoy the quality of my old forged steel Astra Cubs
and pre war Berettas.