Phoenix Arms

Phoenix Arms
Private
Industry firearms
Founded 1992 (1992)
Headquarters Ontario, California, U.S.
Area served
U.S.
Products weapons

Phoenix Arms is a firearms manufacturer 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 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
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)

Cartridge .22 Long Rifle or .25 ACP
Action Single-action Blowback
Feed system staggered 9-round (.25 ACP) or 10-round (.22 LR) magazine
Sights Blade front sight
Windage-adjustable notch-type rear sight

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 zinc 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 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. 1 2 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.

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