Phoenix Arms
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| Private | |
| Industry | firearms |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Ontario, California, U.S. |
Area served | U.S. |
| Products | weapons |
Phoenix Arms was established in 1992. A predecessor company owned by George Jennings, Raven Arms, burned down in 1991, after which Jennings retired and sold his designs to Phoenix.[1] Phoenix was founded and owned by George's ex-wife, his children, four of his grandchildren, and by Raven's former general manager. Phoenix is described by the U.S. BATF as one of the "Ring of Fire companies.[2]
Phoenix initially produced the MP-25,[1] and later replaced it with two .25 ACP and .22 LR pistols, called the HP22 and HP25. The guns are constructed of injection-molded Zamak, a zinc alloy.
Products
| Phoenix Arms HP22A | |
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A Phoenix Arms HP22A along with 100 rounds of .22 LR ammunition | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin |
 United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Phoenix Arms |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length |
3 inches (76 mm) 5 inches (130 mm) |
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| Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle or .25 ACP |
| Action | Single-action Blowback |
| Feed system | staggered 10-round magazine |
| Sights |
Blade front sight Windage-adjustable notch-type rear sight |
MP-25
An MP-25 holds six .25 ACP rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber. It is finished either in chrome, satin nickel or black. The grips are either wood or imitation mother-of-pearl. The gun is a simple blowback design.[3] All models contain a push up safety that will not allow the action to be cycled at all when engaged.[3]
HP22 and HP25
The HP22A and HP25A are small semi-automatic pistols chambered in the .22 Long Rifle or .25 ACP cartridge, respectively. they are blowback operated pistols and come with 3 inch barrels. Optional 5 inch barrels are available. The frame is alloy with a steel barrel and alloy slide. They are single-action pistols. The HP22 feeds from a staggered 10-round magazine, and the HP25 feeds from a staggered 9-round magazine. They have a unique slide mounted firing pin block in addition to a regular manual safety. The pistol includes a magazine disconnect feature, which prevents the gun from firing without a magazine. The magazine cannot be removed without engaging the manual safety. The HP22A/HP25A have a shotgun-style ventilated rib along the top and feature a blade front sight with windage-adjustable notch-type rear sight. They are available in nickel or blued finish.
The HP22 is designed for use with standard velocity .22 Long rifle only.
Accessories
Phoenix Arms also markets a "Target Kit" for the HP22A/HP25A that includes an interchangeable 5 inch barrel and a magazine with an extended finger rest.
References
- 1 2 Brown, Peter Harry; Abel, Daniel G. (15 June 2010). Outgunned: Up Against the NRA-- The First Complete Insider Account of the Battle Over Gun Control. New York: Simon and Schuster. pp. 57, 157. ISBN 978-1-4516-0353-8.
- ↑ "Hot Guns: Ring of Fire". Frontline. PBS. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- 1 2 Wood, J B (21 October 2007). Automatic Pistols Assembly/Disassembly. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 535. ISBN 1-4402-2401-3.