"A Paul Harrell Production" - no doubt about it. Thank you for your entertaining videos. That being said I hesitate to point out - "ahem, uh, sir" - with your first ft/lb comparison, 63/56 is 1.125. A 12.5% increase in energy. That's a statistically significant difference. "Pardon my insolence, please."

The first murder trial I was ever able to sit in and observe, involved the .25 ACP. Person A was attacking person B with a crowbar. Person B shot person A in the chest twice at a range of about 3 feet. Person A staggered back a few feet, fell to the ground and expired. It was determined to be a case of self defense and person B was acquitted.

I recall what an old guy once told me,,,'everyone laughs at a 25 acp,until one is pointed at them. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.

My grandpa was a police officer in Nashville TN in the 1960's through the late 1980's. Believe it or not there were some really dangerous areas in the city back then. For most of that time his service weapon was a 4 inch 38 special but he also had a Beretta Jetfire in 25 acp in his front pocket everywhere he went. He used to tell me that the Beretta and a speed loader were almost the same size and weight. He died when I was young and I don't remember all of the stories he told me clearly but I do remember one about the Beretta stopping a snake that was going to bite him. There were some about the Jetfire protecting him from criminals as well. I have carried a Jetfire 25 many times and I used it to stop a pack of dogs from mauling me once. The little 25 pistols are tiny and can always be on your person. They also have way less recoil than small 380 pistols and can be fired very accurately and quickly. It would not be wise to underestimate them.

Back again to watch in 2024. One of my favorite videos on YT. Godspeed to you Paul and family.

A .25 ACP in the hand is better then 911 on the phone.

During my 33 year career in a NE urban wasteland Police Dept I saw quite a few homicide victims over the years shot with either a 22LR or a 25 ACP.. Killed just as dead as someone shot with a 45. They are not toys for sure and a pocket .22 or 25 sure beats the .45 you left home because it was too bulky to have with you at that particular moment..

.25 auto carries Paul Harrell for personal protection

I came to essentially the same conclusions back in the mid 80's. I was looking for a really small hideout gun in an employment setting where I simply could not be seen to be armed. I bought a Beretta 950 Jetfire in .25 ACP. I was working as a paramedic in the inner city projects, and felt that if I was going to have a fist fight with a junkie trying to attack me for my drug box, I'd rather fight a guy who had 8 quarter inch holes in him at the start. We wore flight suits at the time, and I carried the Beretta in the front chest flap pocket. Nobody ever "made me" as armed. The little Beretta was unfailingly reliable, and more accurate than it had any right to be. I decided in advance that if I had to shoot, my aiming point would be the face below the brow line. I'd seen enough handgun rounds strike the skull, and then skitter off the side of the head just under the skin to aim any higher. A trauma surgeon I worked with told me, "they don't call it the cranial vault for nothing." Even though my 950 technically could hold 9 rounds, I found it more reliable loaded with 8. I never had to shoot anyone with my little .25, but I did have to pull it once in the exact scenario I had envisioned. The sight of it changed my knife wielding attacker's mind and he ran away. I considered myself very lucky. I hated paying the price, even back then for .25 ammo, but figured it was a small price to pay for reliability. I got a Beretta 21 in .22 LR, reasoning that I could use it for cheap practice, using only the SA trigger and it would be "close enough" as a stand-in for my 950. While I did save the price of the gun in cheap practice, I had enough malfunctions with the 21 that I would never have trusted it enough to carry it. It would appear that not much has changed in 40 years. Like you, I get good reliability in my larger .22 autos. Today the smallest auto pistol I own is my Glock 42, which has been a very satisfactory handgun. There are times that I'd like to have another 950 for old times sake, but when you find them these days, they are a bit expensive.

The final ten minutes of the video speaking to us without an edit. Well done Sir. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Paul is a talented speaker even if he is too critical on himself.

Great video. My dad (a WW2 US Navy frogman) carried a Beretta .25. It saved his life three times one of which also saved my daughter's life. Thanks for doing such informative content.

I had reliability issues with my Beretta 21A in .22 Long Rifle, i.e., failures to feed. What I did was to polish the feed ramp to an almost mirror finish, and also the lower half of the mouth of the chamber, careful not to bevel it, but just to do away with the roughness it had. It worked, and now the failures to feed are a thing of the past. I hope sharing my experience will help others. Thank you for your great presentations.

Another great video by the master himself. I work at a gun store in Kentucky, and I don’t see a lot of 25acp coming around. But history has shown that center fire rounds are much more reliable, and that’s a major factor. Having said that, for self defense I’d take either of these over a stick I picked up off the ground. Thank you sir!

as a non gun owner, I greatly appreciate these presentations. a consistent format with regularly repeated philosophy of facts, honesty and integrity. an opportunity to listen in on an expert's viewpoint and critical thought. and no BS personal politics or extreme egos.

Paul, although the 22vs 25 debate is as old as the hills and has been beaten to death, the way you presented it, the way you compared them and the way in which you tested them was brilliant. BTW, I get a kick out of your mannerisms, way of speaking and expressing yourself - don't apologize for the way you are. I also believe that because of today's world when many people who never would have considered getting a gun before are now getting them, this comparison was very spot on. Just figured I'd give you my opinion - for what that's worth.

Am I the only one that can watch Paul’s content as almost like a guided meditation? I learn something, perhaps even about myself, and feel confident and relaxed by the end. Thanks, Paul!

.25acp might not always solve a problem, but it's not a terrible way to introduce yourself to a problem. Bad guys often have considerably less fight in them, after they've had a few holes punched in them.

Thank you for taking the time to re-hash the .22/.25 comparison. If my life was dependant on reliability, the .25 would be my choice. Most likely also would be used in very close "save your life" distances or "get off me" use. As you pointed out, nowadays the .380 is available in pistols almost the same size as .25's, so I would opt for the .380 for close encounters. As as an arthritic senior citizen, the recoil of a .380 would be substantial, I figure that if my life is in danger, that first shot may be all that is needed to reduce the threat. I can live with that. I enjoy your videos, even if they re-hash old stories. Makes my day.

I was about to comment about Gun Control Act 1968 having an effect of the decline in the 1970s of the .25acp so I'm glad you covered that. Always happy to see the baby Browning make an appearance, even in a non - firing role. I remember those, I'm old.

I found this very insightful. The significantly better reliability of the .25 ACP justified why I would also pick it over a .22 LR. If the gun fails to fire when you need it, nothing else will matter.

I can live with single take monologs. You are an intelligent, well spoken individual. You are not reading off a teleprompter. I appreciate the "fireside chat" endings. Well done.

Another difference you didn't point out between this and your last version - the video / camera quality is much improved. Thank you for your dedication to the multiple crafts that go into making these presentations.

I had no idea .25acp was so similar in velocity to a .22lr when fired from a pistol! Very informative

Your video was accurate and non biased. The 25ACP wins the day and yes quality 50FMJ is the correct bullet.

I've owned over the years, 3 21A's. So in a sample of 3, to a gun they all functioned extremely well with the CCI mini mags. Almost all other ammo I ran through them was a crap shoot. One thing I found in common with all of them was they were sensitive to dirty chambers.

Always the best when it comes to offering information to your viewers. You have made many people much more responsible & knowledgeable gun owners. Thank you Paul, you have done your service thrice over.

My wife just inherited a little .25 browning hooker gun. The same kind that were banned from import in the 60s. It's got the fake mother of pear grips and stainless slide. Her grandpa was a wild dude in his younger days and he won it in a poker game about 60 years ago when he was in the military.

Though not a scientific metric, I noticed the meat target moved considerably more with the 25. Thanks for your videos.

Thank you for such a comprehensive comparison of theses tiny calibers.

Its nice to see the 25 get a little love. I have a liliput from 1926 and that old girl is still a great shooter (for a nearly 100 year old pistol)

Thanks Paul!

You are a better shot than me. No way I would attempt to shoot that little tiny gun into a space that small from that distance. Keep up the good work bro!

One thing also about the .22: the bullets are not seated in the case as well as the .25 because the .22 is a heel based bullet. This makes it easier for oil to seep in and foul the powder charge. This is a consideration for a gun that will be carried a lot and only fired infrequently and likely neglected by most carriers.

Gun Fighting Rules 1. Have a gun. The 25 acp satisfies that

Thank you for the remake. This has sufficient information for making a choice between calibers 22 and 25 in pistols the size of your Beretta 21A. The meat target performance was better than I expected, and ten-yard accuracy demonstrated that neither cartridge fired in small pocket pistols is totally hopeless.

God Bless you Brother Paul! You take EXCELLENT care of us. This is a very good comparison and information we don’t deserve this much work! Thank you ❤️🖖🏼🇺🇸

I do love a Do-Over that makes a valid point. Thank you, Paul and company.

My wife carries a 25 pocket pistol manufactured by Taurus. Some say junk. However, she is very proficient with it and very rarely a malfunction. Hers shoots a very good group to the right of the bull and as you said has overcome that by aiming left. She also shoots fmj ammo. She just won't carry anything else. Which is a lesson in, carry what's good for you. Not someone else.

Interesting subject as usual. For those who find the chronograph work tedious and skip ahead to the chart, you're missing some significant malfunctions in the ammo which could figure GREATLY in your choices!

Honestly, I was pissed by the flaws of your first video. I appreciate you recognizing the need to revisit. You regained my trust with the new fair comparison.

It was great meeting Paul at the gun show. I had no idea he'd be there. I'd been at the hospital for days and was really tired but had to go. I'm very glad I did lots to learn. Just had to say, thanks!

Great comparison!I have a Colt junior in 25acp that I use as a back up sometimes.I find that it is also just a fun little gun to shoot.

I have 2 CZ 45, 25 ACP mouse guns, and they aren't as small as a browning baby or a colt vest pocket, but the fact that they are DAO and have never malfunctioned means if you have one stashed in a pocket you never have to wonder if it is cocked, or if it will function (at least going by the 2 I have) and that means a lot more to me than if I have a few more foot pounds of energy.

Paul, I must say your presentations are next to none. You truly are a master of what you do. Thank you for the great informative content.

58 year old new gun owner here. I randomly came across this gentleman and am impressed. Will continue to follow.

I love your videos, Paul. Best comparisons out there. Your target mediums are better than other channels using ballistic gel

In my experience .22 caliber ammo is picky with the gun your using. You have to try different ammo and find what works best in that gun. Paul started out with the Remington Gold that did not work well. Next the CCI mini-mag which also had a few hick-ups. Then Paul used CCI Stinger which appeared to work flawlessly. Myself, I tried different ammo till I found what shoots best and consistently. For my Ruger LCP2 .22, I find that Armscor 36 grain HP runs great. Also, Aguila 38 grain HP runs great. My gun did not like the Aguila 40 grain RN. Also did not like the bulk Federal ammo RN. I think .22 is a great conceal carry option "once you know" what runs good in your particular gun. Keep them cleaned and oiled. Thanks for the comparison. Great video

Thank you for being an informative individual providing presentations in this format. We have all determined that guns go bang and bullets tend to move rather quickly, but actually having the data presented in a professional and realistic format is fantastic

Thanks for remaking the 22lr vs 25acp in Pocket Pistols video.

I own a Beretta 950 Jet Fire for 30+ years. It is still my back up pistol. It was referred to me by someone who used to worked for the highway patrol for reliability. The reason why I never used a .22 caliber pocket rocket is exactly what you have stated. The chance of a miss fire when it mattered the most. Thank you for showing the difference with these pocket pistols.

Leave to Paul Harrell to remake a video that he had previously put out because he found a way to improve upon it or provide us with additional details. The only thing I'm missing is the continuing educational credits after learning yet something new from his productions. The best part is the instructions and knowledge are free. Keep them coming!

Paul's approach to all of what he does is so practical it is hard to figure why he is not not at 1 million subs.

Paul, a lot of effort ,you put into this excellent video, including the ballistic math. Thanks. 🤠

Personally, I’d carry a .25 if I had too. I can get it easily in my location and I don’t mind the cost of the ammo if I’m just going to use it for carry with occasional range time. Plus, I just like the more obscure calibers. The “increased” reliability is nice too.

Very interesting and informative. Thank you. Would very much enjoy seeing you revisit .32acp comparing different barrel lengths. Thanks again for high-quality content.

Good to see your all still doing well and going strong

Thanks for leaving the chronograph. Definitely worth watching. I did not realize the gun act from the 1960s was as harmful as it was.

Years ago my parents bought two CZ rifles in .17HMR that were consecutive serial numbers... and they did not shoot the same ammunition the same: one shot a lot better with Winchester 17gr ammo while the other preferred 20gr CCI ammo. They sent an email about that to CZ and CZ replied those rifles came off the assembly line one after the other in the middle of the week, but the final fit and testing was done by different technicians. So, yes, two identical firearms don't mean they will shot identical.

👍 I've long questioned the "fact" that the 22 is "better" than the 25. I've always felt that the 25 was a better choice, although I have to acknowledge the cost of ammo being a huge factor. Some of the 'on target' data I've looked at shows a 5% to 6% advantage for the 25. So, reliability becomes the deciding factor in every case - and regardless of how good ammo makers have become, centerfire ammo still beats rimfire ammo for reliability.

Knowing that Paul could take you out with a .22 or a .25 just let's me know he is the wrong man to mess with. He is truly the definition of FAFO. Thanks as always Paul.

Thanks Paul! You are absolutely a staple in outdoors/ shooting world, never fail to learn something from your videos

7 ft/lbs is 1/9th of 63, 1/8th of 56. That's 11.1%-12.5% more. You said that at the velocities you got, 40 fps was fairly significant, 40 of 800 is 1/20, or 5%, or 1/19 for the lower velocity, which is like 5.2% I think. Which is easily greater than 2 times (the % difference for velocity). Semper Fi, devil dog! Love the content

Finally some more pocket pistol informative video 👍🏻

Thanks Paul 👍

Thank you for the video! Always enjoy learning from you man

Good video. Profound that the primary reason that .25 was developed still holds true. Reliability over rimfire. The fact is, yes, "bullet" or caliber technology has brought some evolutionary advancements, but nothing truly revolutionary. To go slightly off-tangent...despite what ammunition manufacturers may claim, the loadings of 2023 in 99.9% of calibers (yes, including and especially 9mm) are generally not significantly more capable than the 1990 loadings of the same caliber.

I was waiting for this type of a review for a long time from you Paul. Thanks for this video!

God Bless you Paul! You and yours are in my Prayers. Love ya man!

Buffalo Bore recently started making a hard cast .25 ACP. It’d be interesting to see some testing on it, as I’ve seen nothing to this point.

Always the best, most informative firearm channel to be found. Thank you, and the crew, for the hard work.

I love these presentations so much. Always great info and interesting considerations.

Yet another great presention, Paul. Thanks !

Great video. Thanks Paul !

Great video Paul thank you for taking the time to make this good info 👍👍

The original version was the first video I ever saw of Paul's. I think he had around 45-50k subscribers then. Glad to see his channel grow over the years!

Another well done demonstration. Thank You Sir!

Very good and informative presentation Paul! Worth the watch!

As always, packed with accurate information. I always refer newbies or fellow enthusiasts to your channel for knowledgeable, unbiased info. Thank you.

I'll watch anything Paul does. Doesn't matter what it is.

Great video. Not only do you help us learn the ins and outs of the field with great tests, insights, and experimentation...in doing so you have helped me learn how to think with focus about firearm topics, questions and concern.

Exactly the testing I was interested in. Thanks.

I have found a pitted barrel in a Colt 1908 vs. one with a mint barrel that really impacts penetration. Yes, you could not test two guns that were better than your two identical firearms. Great review. I appreciate your professional dedicated work.

I owned and enjoyed both of these guns. I agree that the 25 was more reliable. I had a number of problems with the 22, failure to feed, failure to extract, stove pipe, failure to go into battery. A gunsmith friend of mine told me to lubricate it heavily for the first few hundred rounds. Worked like a charm. After that I shot it without incident though I still preferred the 25. The same pistol is also available in 32ACP

Thank you Professori Paul for such sharing of your knowledge and experience. We ALWAYS learn something interesting and useful.

Damn Paul! I'm seriously regretting not buying tickets to fly up to meet you during this and other shows / events... IF I find out you are going to show up at any other, please let me and the rest of us know! This may sound somewhat silly but all the experience and info transcends (and will continue to do so) generations... Both my brother and I have run our kids through most of your videos.. We grew up with a combat Vietnam Vet father and were loading custom rounds with oversight from way back! (Even if we weren't allowed to shoot them at that time).. That being said, you sir have been a fountain of knowledge and testing.. THANK YOU, Paul!

Great comparison.👍 Old time vest pocket pistol wisdom used to be “own both, practice with the cheap .22, but carry then.25 for reliability.” Your test bears that out. I have a Phoenix that handles Stingers, but many mouse guns hate that extra length case. Anything I carry as a pocket backup is going to be tested for reliability, same as my primary .45.

Paul, I may not return to watch this presentation, but stopped by to thank for all the great information you provided me in the past. Never stop producing and posting videos. Much, mucho thanks!

Excellent information. Thank you!

Always good sound advice and covers the possibilities. Never apologise , I take your talks for granted that you rairly(if ever) miss a detail and your "details" make your talks worth my time to listen and absorb. Thank you for your knowledge and sharing your expertise .

Thanks for re-doing this content, very informative. Would you please re-do the 32acp video with the new underwood xtreme defender ammo? And maybe compare it to the hotter European 32acp ammo like fiocchi or S&B? These newer choices for 32acp seem to make a good case for carrying a little keltec P32 for recoil sensitive people like my wife. Thanks again, Paul.

Really enjoying the content and appreciate redoing older content. Would love to see more redone older videos just because of the better production value you have now over the past. Keep up the good work and thank you for all knowledge you are spreading.

All your videos are highly informative and interesting. Please...Don't stop!

Thanks for the video Paul

Thank-you for continuing your excellent content, Paul! The fact that you've improved upon a previous video shows your respect for your audience and your dedication to your craft. 10+ years of videos, all created to inform, educate, enlighten and entertain those of us who prefer content quality over window-dressing and theatrics. Your experience and achievements speak for themselves; your refusal to use sensational and hyperbolic speech shows your seriousness; your pursuit of truth without jingoism or screaming obscenities shows your integrity, which has never faltered. People wiser than myself have called your channel "the thinking man's firearms channel" with good reason. Please keep it up!

Thank you for all you and your team do for the gun community. I have learned so much from your channel and have a greater respect for the science behind it. So again, thank you. Thank you for your service as well.

I enjoy all your efferts to educate the people , without bias. Thanks for your presents, and the way that you are.

Thanks for your efforts Paul. As always, you did a great job 👍👍👍

I think youve upgraded the range vistas as well Paul. That view as you did the test shooting is beautiful.

Paul, you're among my top two choices for investigative and demonstrations firearms info ( I'm in the top two also). A dispassionate delivery of facts! Not everyone is capable of "here's this, and here's this other" without getting unduly animated or expressing bias. Keep doing "this".

Enjoyed this presentation very much!