Alfa Proj Revolver in 7.62x25

gewehr76 said:
moon clips for x25 are the same as 9mm. Both cases have same rim diameter.
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Just did some research, and this blew my mind. I was always of the impression that 7.62x25 and .223 were the same rim diameter (apparently they are not) as I've made several 7.62x25 cases out of .223 brass (only as a proof of concept kind of thing, I have a bunch of Starline brass). I've also used 7.62x25 stripper clips to hold .223 cartridges...
 
^ Research the lineage. 7.65x25 Borchardt to .30 Luger which was developed into the 9x19. Of course the tokarev is just a higher pressure 7.63 Mauser which is just a higher pressure 7.65 Borchardt. The fact .223 fits is just a coincidence.
 
Lexthedestroyer said:
Just did some research, and this blew my mind. I was always of the impression that 7.62x25 and .223 were the same rim diameter (apparently they are not) as I've made several 7.62x25 cases out of .223 brass (only as a proof of concept kind of thing, I have a bunch of Starline brass). I've also used 7.62x25 stripper clips to hold .223 cartridges...
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Well they are similar, difference is in the finish. I also formed x25 brass from 223 and it all depends on brass manufacturer as well.
 
Alpha Pro revolvers are not a Colt or a Smith and Wesson, they are what they are, which is a reasonably priced, entry level revolver that is actually pretty tough. Very few people can use double action properly as few people ever practice that way. I have seen revolvers with far heavier double action pulls, like the Nagant for example but with practice reasonable double action accuracy can be achieved.

I'd take one with a 5" barrel in a heartbeat if such an animal existed. I've always like 5" revolvers for some reason although I've won lots of matches with a 4" model 10 Smith and a 4" model 15 Smith, I just like the look better.

Scott
 
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