Phoenix Arms

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Phoenix Arms
TypePrivate
Industryfirearms
Founded1992; 30 years ago (1992)
Headquarters
Ontario, California
,
U.S.
Area served
U.S.
Productsweapons

Phoenix Arms is a firearms manufacturer established in 1992. A predecessor company owned by George Jennings, Raven Arms, went out of business in 1991, after which Jennings retired and sold his designs to Phoenix.[1] Phoenix was founded and owned by Jennings’ 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 continued production of the MP-25, Raven's flagship model,[1] before later replacing it with two new pistols, the HP22A and HP25A, chambered in .22 LR and .25 ACP, respectively. The guns are constructed of injection-molded Zamak, a zinc alloy.

Products[]

HP22 and HP25[]

Phoenix Arms HP22A and HP25A
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A Phoenix Arms HP22A along with 100 rounds of .22 LR ammunition
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerPhoenix Arms
Specifications
Mass20 ounces (570 g)[3]
Length5.625 inches (142.9 mm)[4]
Barrel length3 inches (76 mm)
5 inches (130 mm)
Width1 inch (25 mm)[5]
Height4.125 inches (104.8 mm)[6]
Cartridge.22 Long Rifle or .25 ACP
ActionSingle-action Blowback
Feed systemSingle-stack detachable box magazine; capacities:
  • 9+1 rounds (.25 ACP [standard])[7]
  • 10+1 rounds (.25 ACP [extended])[8]
  • 10+1 rounds (.22 LR)[9]
SightsBlade front sight
Windage-adjustable notch-type rear sight

The HP22A and HP25A are small semi-automatic pocket 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 zinc alloy with a steel barrel and alloy slide. They are single-action pistols. The HP22 feeds from a single-stack 10-round magazine, and the HP25 feeds from a single-stack 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 and 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. ^ a b Brown, Peter Harry; Abel, Daniel G. (June 15, 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.
  2. ^ "Hot Guns: Ring of Fire". Frontline. PBS. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  3. ^ "Phoenix Arms Model HP25 .25 Auto Variant-1".
  4. ^ "Phoenix Arms Model HP25 .25 Auto Variant-1".
  5. ^ "Phoenix Arms Model HP25 .25 Auto Variant-1".
  6. ^ "Phoenix Arms Model HP25 .25 Auto Variant-1".
  7. ^ ".25 ACP Standard Magazine - #330".
  8. ^ ".25 ACP Extended Magazine - #360".
  9. ^ ".22 LR Standard Magazine - #230".

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