The smallest .25 ACP

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In this thread:

https://smith-wessonforum.com/firea...al-gun-topics/737186-james-bonds-beretta.html

One post claimed that a Bernadelli was the smallest .25.

I'm thinking that this CZ Duo was equally small:

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I'm also thinking that the Colt vest pocket model was equally small as was the FN Browning.

But then I look at this photo (disregard the Beretta 950-BS):

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And it appears to me that the PSA Baby Browning replica of the original FN Baby Browning is smaller than the Duo.

So, sticking to .25 ACP pistols only, can anyone prove which was the smallest?
 
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I have a Duo too and while it's also pretty small, my impression is that it's still just a tiny bit larger than the Bernadelli, which is so diminutive that a popular accessory was a longer magazine that served to extend the grip as well.
 

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I did a quick bit of research - the Bernadelli VP is 106 mm in length versus the Duo's 110 mm. The Duo also quite heavy, weighing 399 grams against the Bernadelli's svelte 261 grams. Both the Walther 9 and the Baby Browning are slightly shorter than the Bernadelli but each is thicker and taller.
 
Both the Walther 9 and the Baby Browning are slightly shorter than the Bernadelli but each is thicker and taller.
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I forgot about the Walther .25s. I had a Walther Model 1 but I sold it to a collector decades ago:

https://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/WMod1/wmod1.html

Copyright 2010-2023 by Ed Buffaloe.

If you happen to have all of the specifications maybe the Walther Model 1 wins as smallest but I doubt it. I recollect it being similar in size to the Duo.
 
I have a fairly extensive collection of old pocket pistols. It's by no means complete, but I think I have most of the readily available models. The Fritz Mann, art deco looking, 6.35mm is the smallest I own. The DUO is relatively large. Here are some of the smallest 25ACP pistols that I have. Note: VOL=the volume of a box needed to contain the pistol.

Fritz Mann: L=4.13", H=2.73", W=0.70, VOL=7.89 ci
Walther Model 9: L=3.97", H=2.75", W= 0.78", VOL =8.52 ci
Menz Liliput: L=4.10", H=2.77", W=0.75", VOL=8.52 ci
Bernardelli Vest Pocket: L=4.18", H=2.70", W=0.78, VOL=8.80 ci
FN Browning Baby: L=4.10", H=2.80", W=0.90", VOL=10.33 ci
MAB Model B: L=4.24", H=2.92", W=0.86", VOL=10.65 ci
Unique Mikros Model K: L=4.40", H=2.94", W=0.87", VOL=11.25 ci

The CZ Duo is relatively large with a volume of 13.67 ci.
 
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