25 Auto (ACP) Ammo
GunCritic Score
60%
Critic Rating
3 Reviews
50%
User Rating
0 Reviews
MSRP:$11.49
Used Price:
$10.34
Sale Price:
$11.49
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
900 fps
Average Energy
68 ft-lbf
Recoil
4.5 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.08
Sectional Density
0.1 lb/in²
Average Gr
35 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
1.5 gr
Range
25 yd
Muzzle Velocity
760 fps
Muzzle Energy
87 J
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See DealAbout The .25 ACP Ammo is a semi rimmed, straight walled centerfire cartridge for pistols that was introduced into the markets in 1905. The bullet was designed using the semi-rimmed cartridge structure, meaning the rim of the casing protrudes a little beyond the diameter of the base of the bullet casing so that it can add headspace to the rim. Even though the .25 ACP Ammo was mainly created to be chambered into pistols, many revolvers were introduced in the early twentieth
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century that could be used with this ammo. The .25 ACP Ammo works mainly with compact, lightweight pistols and delivers low-powered shots in short range. The overall length of the .25 ACP Ammo is 23mm, while the bullet's diameter measures 6.4mm. The 50-grain bullet is the heaviest variant of the .25 ACP Ammo that can travel at a velocity of 760 feet per second, creating an energy level of 65 ft.lbf.
Manufacturer
The .25 ACP Ammo was created in United States & Belgium in 1905 by John Browning.
Uses
The .25 ACP Ammo is used with small and light pistols that deliver a less powerful shot in a short range. But because of its centerfire case design, the shots taken with the .25 ACP Ammo are more reliable, making it a good choice for self-defense. .25 Auto (ACP) For Sale
.25 Auto (ACP) Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 10 | -0.24 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 20 | -0.97 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 30 | -2.17 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 50 | -3.86 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 60 | -6.04 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 70 | -8.69 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 90 | -11.83 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 100 | -15.45 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| 110 | -19.56 | 687.81 | 1400.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 90 | 100 | 110 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.24 | -0.97 | -2.17 | -3.86 | -6.04 | -8.69 | -11.83 | -15.45 | -19.56 |
| Energy (fps) | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 | 687.81 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 | 1400.00 |
.25 Auto (Acp) History
The .25 ACP is another cartridge designed by John Browning in 1905 for use in the Fabrique Nationale M1905 pistol. Though designed for use in semi automatic pistols, multiple revolvers were also produced chambered in .25 ACP also.
.25 Auto (Acp) Usage
Some people carry a .25 ACP chambered small pistol for personal defense. These are usually referred to as “pocket pistols” or “lady guns”. These small pistols are commonly used as a backup gun or as a discreet carry option, though the .25 ACP delivers lower performance than the .22LR.
.25 Auto (Acp) Design
The .25 ACP is a semi-rimmed, straight walled cartridge with an overall length of .91”. It fires a .251” diameter bullet and uses small pistol primers with a maximum pressure of 25,000 PSI and standard rifling twist rate of 1:16”.
.25 Auto (Acp) Trivia
A Beretta 418 chambered in .25 ACP was James Bond’s primary pistol in the first 5 novels until a fan wrote a letter to Ian Fleming explaining why the Walther PPK was a better option. Ian Fleming carried a .25 ACP pistol during his time with Naval Intelligence during World War 2.
.25 Auto (Acp) Types
The .25 ACP is available in full metal jacket or hollow points in weights ranging from 35 to 50 grains and velocities from 750 to 900 feet per second.
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Ammo Stats
Average Fps
900 fps
Average Energy
68 ft-lbf
Recoil
4.5 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.08
Sectional Density
0.1 lb/in²
Average Gr
35 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
1.5 gr
Range
25 yd
Muzzle Velocity
760 fps
Muzzle Energy
87 J
Bullet Drop
0.1 in
Wind Drift
0.05 in
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.25 Auto (ACP) Specifications
Category
Caliber
.25 Auto (ACP)
Gun Types
Pocket Pistols, Compact Semi-automatic Handguns
Case Types
Semi-rimmed, Straight-walled
Height
0.62
Average Grain
46
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Rimless
Bullet Types
Full Metal Jacket,Jacketed Hollow Point
Primer Type
Small Pistol
Bullet Diameter
0.325 in
Land Diameter
0.323 in
Neck Diameter
0.350 in
Base Diameter
0.419 in
Rim Diameter
0.438 in
Rim Thickness
0.049 in
Case Length
17 in
Oal Cartridge Length
23 in
Bullet Weight
50 gr
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