Any large high capacity 25acp pistols out there?

The Phoenix Arms .25acp pistol is about as high capacity as you'll find I think.

https://www.phoenix-arms.com/pages/hp25a

For super capacity and super fun the PMR30 is a blast. Suitable ammo costs about $11 to $15 a box and it can go fast! Not for a child though as it's a pretty large grip and quite loud.

For simple range fun I've come to like the Ruger SR22 because it shoots any and all ammo, has nice features, very easy to load mags and is simple to operate and clean.

The Ruger 10/22 Charger is as close to a high cap .22lr as they make. I've no experience with it. Cheaper than a PMR though.
 
I plink with my .22s all the time. No recoil with a Marlin 60 either, and .22lr is a LOT cheaper than .22WMR
 
My daughter is unusually large (giant parents), patient, and intelligent. She showed an interest in shooting when she was eight. She enjoyed 22 rifles, then wanted to try handguns. The best handguns for her early on were a Single Six in 22, and when she felt up to it, a Single Six (32 H&R) shooting 32 S&W long. Within a year or so she was enjoying a Browning Buck Mark 22, Colt 1903 in 32acp, and then a Colt Government Model in 380acp. All of them have low recoil and fit her hands well. Now that she is 13 (and almost 6'2") she likes 38 specials and 9mm's just fine, as long as they are full-sized and steel. She is still not fond of recoil.

I realize that was kind of off topic.

For a plinker with a large magazine, the PMR 30 sounds like the best bet.

The problem with 25acp is that it is pretty much a mouse gun cartridge for pocket guns with 2" barrels and tiny sights. The best shooting one that I know of that might be adequate for a young shooter is my Mauser... I believe it's the model 1911 (the 32acp version is the 1914). It has a 3" barrel and significantly better sights than the other 25's I've shot. It's important for a very young new shooter to be able to hit things. If they miss a lot they will get frustrated and lose interest quickly.
 
I plink with my .22s all the time. No recoil with a Marlin 60 either, and .22lr is a LOT cheaper than .22WMR
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Yes they are, but ammo cost was not even mentioned by the OP. That, just by way of him asking about a high cap 25 acp makes it obvious that as far as this conversation, ammo cost is not relevant.
 
Ruger charger, 22 AR pistol, PMR 30 for high capacity. For introducing kids to pistols, I went with a single action 22 revolver. I chose a Heritage Rough Rider. It suits my needs at an affordable price. For heirloom quality, there are better offerings from Ruger and others, but they come at a premium.
 
With regards to "possibly" teaching the granddaughter in the future a Rough Rider 3 1/2" Birdshead would be an excellent choice. Very low recoil, and a grip a bit on the small side. With the cost significantly lower than an heirloom piece like a Ruger Shopkeeper he might have a bit in the budget, or at least a start of funding for his high cap fun range toy (PMR 30).
While I have been quite vocal about what I feel is an obnoxious, and unnecessary manual safety on the Rough Rider, training a child would be the one exception. Although the safe handling procedure for a SA revolver is different, the safety on the Rough Rider is a good way to train a kid on always putting the gun on safe until ready to fire.
 
PSP said:
The Phoenix Arms .25acp pistol is about as high capacity as you'll find I think.

https://www.phoenix-arms.com/pages/hp25a

For super capacity and super fun the PMR30 is a blast. Suitable ammo costs about $11 to $15 a box and it can go fast! Not for a child though as it's a pretty large grip and quite loud.

For simple range fun I've come to like the Ruger SR22 because it shoots any and all ammo, has nice features, very easy to load mags and is simple to operate and clean.

The Ruger 10/22 Charger is as close to a high cap .22lr as they make. I've no experience with it. Cheaper than a PMR though.
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Yes, the PA pistol holds 11 rounds.
 
First gun age 6, single shot .22lr bolt action. this was after a summer of BB gun trials to see how well she listened and understood. each child's maturity level will vary.
 

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The way to get a high capacity .25 ACP magazine would likely be to make one. I've been told that making magazines that function is part art and mostly science. You'd probably end up with many mags that didn't work on your way to becoming one of the few people who have designed and built their own functioning magazine. You have to make the tube, and dies to form them, and weld it and then make the spring, I'm not sure which would be harder to do.
Then there are the feed lips which have driven many to swearing while they tried to tweak them to function right.
I think it would be fun to try though.
 
You simply start with a working magazine, then weld another, with the top cut off, to the bottom. Longer spring, install baseplate.
Not hard, other than locating the proper spring.
 
Not true.
I'm an adapted physical education specialist for a large school district.
I have a number of students on my caseload that are sensitive to noises with far less decibels than a gunshot.

Finding ear pro for five year olds is not at all difficult.
Hear is what you can find at most Academy stores:
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/wal...ction-earmuffs
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23 DB. Not what I would recommend for anyone shooting, but they are out there. It is hard for me to believe they can fit a 6 month old and an 8 year old correctly. A whole lot of difference between the two. I have seen many kids at the range with ill fitting hearing protection and I have not seen these at the store before. No Academy in my area, but I would think the others would also have them if Academy does.
 
Given the plasticity of young children's neural processes and the need for exposure to language for cognitive development, I wouldn't take a chance with the hearing of the very young. I'd want to search the medical literature on what is appropriate before just going to a sporting goods store.

Small losses can interfere with school performance and social interactions.
 
I was started shooting at age 10, after completing the NRA safety course. I am a parent, but not that kids parent, so my feelings that 5 is too young is exactly that - my opinion. For a high capacity pistol that has very low recoil and fun to shoot, the KelTec is the one. If not, the Ruger Charger would be good. Want a gun with NO recoil? Get a GSG STG44 .22lr clone, an 8 pound 22lr that has less felt recoil than a BB gun. Fun and cheap at $300 from CDNN. Of course it's a big heavy rifle, too. :)
 
James K said:
I agree on the age question; few youngsters under 10-12 have the motor skllls or the maturity to handle complex (and dangerous/deadly) devices, and I think firearms training can wait until the mid-teens.. It seems strange to me that parents who would not think of allowing a youngster to handle a power drill or a propane torch think noting of giving a first grader a rifle or a shotgun. Please folks, there will be a time and place to give your kids proper firearms training, but don't let your bragging ego ("...my two-year old can fire a .50 caliber MG one handed....") get in the way of common sense and safety.

Jim
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My assumption is you are not a parent. Kids are different; some are more capable at that age than others. My son had an interest and was shooting his first .22 rifle at age four. I concede his attention span was short (only 30-45 minutes at the range), but he learned the gun safety rules, and could handle firearms just fine with proper supervision. He fired his first pistol at around age five. He learned on a Heritage Arms bird-head .22LR revolver. Looking back now, I would recommend something simpler (Double Action), but he learned to shoot it well and enjoyed shooting. I do agree that at the age, you don't want to force a child to shoot, but if they show interest and (as a parent) you are comfortable with that level of responsibility, shooting at that age isn't (and shouldn't be) taboo, considered irresponsible, or perceived as dangerous. Just my opinion as a parent who's son is now almost 19, has taken several firearm classes with me, joined the Army National Guard (Infantry), received a three-year Army ROTC scholarship for college, and has his Concealed Weapon's Permit.

I can understand the inexperienced concern, but I trust the judgement of responsible gun-owning parents more than most.

ROCK6
 
I have two kids. Both were shooting Daisy’s before they were five, but never out of my reach.

I wouldn’t dream of giving either of them control of a firearm, and certainly not one that fires more than one round.
 
9mm Luger makes a lot more sense as a fun gun than .25ACP. 9mm ammo is far less expensive these days.

.22LR makes even more sense in a fun gun.

That said - I agree with the other folks here. Save the pistol shooting until the kids are older. Personally, I would wait until around age 12 or so at the earliest. YMMV.
 
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