My new mousegun

sigp220.45 · #1 10-09-2010, 12:46 PM

I decided to give Gunbroker a try, but wanted to start small. I found a penny start, no reserve auction for this little .25 Beretta and got it for $120.

Its a Model 20, not the more common Model 21 -

Its finish is a little on the experienced side, but it works fine.

I think the main difference between it and the Model 21 is in the grips - these wrap around the back. I'm not sure if the magazines interchange, either.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it, but I like it.

Rule3 · #2 10-09-2010, 01:52 PM

They are great for folks that cannot rack the slide on a gun for whatever reason. Just tip up the barrel and load.

TACC1 · #3 10-09-2010, 01:57 PM

Well, if you just Couldn't carry anything bigger....
It'd be a great comfort, not having to look for rocks or a sharp stick.
I'd bet it's fairly accurate, too. Nice snag. If you get tired of it, let me know. TACC1

JohnnieB · #4 10-09-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OCD1

They are great for folks that cannot rack the slide on a gun for whatever reason. Just tip up the barrel and load.

I resemble that remark, or at least with mouseguns. I have a Tomcat Inox (.32 Auto) I CC when a J-frame doesn't hide well enough. Oddly enough, it is also one of the few mouseguns I can shoot reasonably well (Big hands and short grips don't play well together)

jimmyj · #5 10-09-2010, 03:30 PM

They fit in a uniforn shirt pocket.

Texas Star · #6 10-09-2010, 06:04 PM

This one looks to be closer in size to the SA Model 950.

Let us know how it shoots, and the reliability. I've had an itch for a Model 950 for a while, and may scratch it soon.

T-Star

gunlovingirl · #7 10-09-2010, 07:32 PM

I like it! If it's a decent shooter, I don't know how you could go wrong at that price!

handejector · #8 10-09-2010, 09:02 PM

If the S&B ammo is as hot as it was in the 90's, get some.
They had steel jackets, and drilled neat little quarter inch holes. You wouldn't want to wear too many of 'em home.

The last Winchester ammo in 25 that I shot had copper plated slugs.
VERY poor performance.

G-Mac · #9 10-09-2010, 09:10 PM

Nice. How old is it?

sigp220.45 · #10 10-09-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Mac

Nice. How old is it?

I'm not completely sure, but I think they were only made for a few years in the early 80s, then were replaced in the lineup with the Model 21.

Xfuzz · #11 10-09-2010, 09:50 PM

Neat little B/up.....S&B ammo never a hi-cup.
Packed this for many miles..

GatorFarmer · #12 10-09-2010, 10:24 PM

If you get a chance, you might want to put a layer paint over the most worn areas. Small guns/pocket pistols tend to pick up rust. A layer of grill paint or auto primer (followed by whatever color you want to make it) will dress a small gun up surprisingly well.

I think the 20 will use the mags that 950s in .25 ACP too, but I'm not sure.

redlevel · #13 10-09-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorFarmer

A layer of grill paint or auto primer (followed by whatever color you want to make it) will dress a small gun up surprisingly well.

A pocket gun doesn't need to dress up. It needs to be wearing work clothes. That one looks fine to me. It would be a shame to cover up all that experience.