Phoenix Arms
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | firearms |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | U.S. |
| Products | weapons |
Phoenix Arms is a firearms manufacturer established in 1992. A predecessor company owned by George Jennings, Raven Arms, ceased operations 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, known for producing inexpensively-manufactured firearms often given the pejorative term "Saturday night special".[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 pistols are constructed of injection-molded Zamak, a zinc alloy.
Products[edit]
HP22 and HP25[edit]
| Phoenix Arms HP22A and HP25A | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
| Mass | 20 ounces (570 g)[3] |
| Length | 5.625 inches (142.9 mm)[4] |
| Barrel length | 3 inches (76 mm) 5 inches (130 mm) |
| Width | 1 inch (25 mm)[5] |
| Height | 4.125 inches (104.8 mm)[6] |
| Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle or .25 ACP |
| Action | Single-action Blowback |
| Feed system | Single-stack detachable box magazine; capacities: |
| Sights | Blade 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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Hot Guns: Ring of Fire". Frontline. PBS. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
- ^ "Phoenix Arms Model HP25 .25 Auto Variant-1".
- ^ "Phoenix Arms Model HP25 .25 Auto Variant-1".
- ^ "Phoenix Arms Model HP25 .25 Auto Variant-1".
- ^ "Phoenix Arms Model HP25 .25 Auto Variant-1".
- ^ ".25 ACP Standard Magazine - #330".
- ^ ".25 ACP Extended Magazine - #360".
- ^ ".22 LR Standard Magazine - #230".
External links[edit]
Media related to Phoenix Arms HP22 at Wikimedia Commons- Phoenix Arms Website
