Replacing my 25 Auto

What do you guys think of the Intratec Protec-25? I've never seen one in person, but like the no hammer no safety DAO pull-and-shoot approach.
 
The Intratech is a copy of the old CZ 38 gun. Unfortunately, it's made out of die cast zinc and doesn't hold up well.

Smee- Bauer mags are all over Ebay and Gunbroker.
 
Well I appreciate the suggestion but the two safety deal is kind of a turn off. Had I the money for 2, I might get one in 22 as a plinker lookignat the price.
 
Smee,

If I ever win the lottery, that gold plated one will definitely make it's way into my collection. For now I'll probably stick to something under 500. Preferably considerably under. Hoping I can get enough trade to walk out with whatever I decide and a holster with a little change in my pocket.
 
The 2 safety deal is easily remedied in less than 5 minutes with a you tube video. No special tools needed. Well worth it. The .22lr is a lot of fun to shoot. Can't beat them for the price and lifetime warranty.
 
Zinc doesn't hold up well because it is weak and brittle. It has no "give." It works until it breaks.
It doesn't wear well.
It doesn't finish well. Even plating eventually comes off.
 
The absolute best, IMHO, is the old Colt. Quality and reliability are superb.

Ones in top quality are high priced, but there are plenty with exterior "problems" but perfect inside where it counts.

Jim
 
I have a Beretta 950BS and a 21A (though mine is in .22 LR) that are great little shooters. The 21A is probably more readily available.
 
Ok so from all the suggestions I've narrowed it down. Either the Beretta 950, Beretta 21A, or the Colt. I most likely won't find one of the Colts in town. I've never purchased a firearm online so I'd like to avoid that route. That leaves me with the 2 Berettas. A pawn shop here has a 950 in stock. It's fairly beat up looking (finish is probably 50-75% left from what I can remember) but it seems tight and mechanically sound and operates fairly smoothly by hand. The barrel locks up tight and springs with a nice snap as soon as the release is pressed. The magazine has seen better days. It looks as though the lips were bent by accident and attempted to be straightened with a pair of pliers and the follower is missing. They want 395 for it. Claims he has the original box but no other magazines or paperwork or anything. Not sure that's a good deal but I've never bought one. Looking online I think I could get one in better shape for that price if I wait long enough for one to pop up somewhere. There is a shop in town that said he could order me a 21A by the end of next week. Price on that would be 350 and it would come with 2 mags according to him. Is there a pro and con for each that might make one a better choice? I like the thought if being able to carry the 21A with a dropped hammer and have a double action first shot than having to cock the hammer in the 950. And for the price I feel like the 21A is a better deal. But other than that I'm not sure.
 
Well it looks like I'm pretty much S.O.L. for a while. Other than that 950 at the pawn shop no one in town or any surrounding towns have anything. And the shop that said they could order that 21A called me and told me none of their wholesalers have any in stock. Maybe I'll save my pennies and go with that Seecamp in the future. Seems like the best option since I gotta wait anyway. Thank you all for the input.
 
Or I might just find someone to trade my ammo to and try another little mouse gun. Might even step up to a 32 after all.
 
The model 21 has been discontinued, I believe.
You should be able to find a nice 950 online for $250 or less.
The 950 is much smaller, and it's very simple to cock it when drawing.
 
I've got a first year Seecamp .32. And, just picked up a new Seecamp .25. Fit and finish is as good as ever. I've shot about 150 rounds of junk .25 I had laying around. Ran like a little sewing machine.
 
I feel the best .25 ACP in my collection is the Astra 2000, all steel, forged frame, much better sights than many like the BB for instance, and a huge plus, exposed hammer.

I refuse all white metal framed guns, which includes "alloy" (aluminum alloy).

Zinc alloy framed guns were designed for limited use, if you've ever tried to repair a Zamak part you know what I'm talking about.

Zinc guns> GSO, or "Gun shaped object".

I have many much more expensive .25's but none better utility than the Astra Cubs.
 
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