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That little .25 is a nice piece, hefty but well made.
Wednesday, November 06, 2019, 08:26

I've always wanted a Colt .25 and missed several opportunities. I do have an Astra "Firecat" or M200 which is basically a refined Spanish version. It may well be superior in many ways. While they can fetch Colt level prices one can often find them in Pawn shops where the true value is not yet discovered. I paid $100 for mine. A grip Screw was too long or over tightened and they thought something was wrong with it. They needed replacing too.

The Astra has a grip safety and mag disconnect which I find a bit helpful on such a small piece. A rare exception for me. It is thinner than the Colt and almost the size of the Baby Browning, but has much better handling character. Total reliability and shoot-ability contribute to pocket piece accuracy. Parts and mags are around so you might want to keep a feeler out for a slick Astra 200.