Is The .25 ACP Obsolete? Ammo, Pistols & History Revealed!
Is the diminutive .25 ACP cartridge still relevant in today's world of high-capacity, micro-compact pistols? Despite its anemic reputation and the prevalence of more powerful options, the .25 ACP stubbornly persists, clinging to a niche carved out by its unparalleled concealability.
The .25 ACP, also known as the 6.35mm Browning, occupies a peculiar space in the firearm world. For over a century, it has been simultaneously dismissed as underpowered and embraced for its discreet size. Born from the genius of John Browning in 1905, it was conceived as a reliable centerfire alternative to the .22 LR rimfire cartridge, specifically for use in small, easily concealed pistols. Browning sought to replicate the .22 LR's ballistics from a short barrel but eliminate the finicky reliability often associated with rimfire ammunition. And for many years it has been relied on for self defense.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Cartridge Name | .25 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) / 6.35mm Browning |
| Designer | John Browning |
| Year Introduced | 1905 |
| Bullet Diameter | .251 inches (6.4 mm) |
| Neck Diameter | .276 inches (7.0 mm) |
| Base Diameter | .279 inches (7.1 mm) |
| Rim Diameter | .304 inches (7.7 mm) |
| Case Length | 0.615 inches (15.6 mm) |
| Overall Length | 0.900 inches (22.9 mm) |
| Primer Type | Small Pistol |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 50 grains |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 760 fps (feet per second) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 64 ft-lbs (foot-pounds) |
| Common Uses | Pocket Pistols, Self-Defense (Controversial) |
| Manufacturers | Federal, Fiocchi, Winchester, Aguila, Hornady, and more. |
| Reference Links | |
| Wikipedia - .25 ACP |
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