raven p25
02-10-2009, 12:40 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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raven p25
does anyone have one of these little guys? i was browsing in the gunshop in baltimore and found a used one for 150 bucks. i would like to have a new nice revolver, since i already have a semi, but i dont feel like paying more than 200 bucks, atleast not right now
it had a wooden handle and was chrome. a basic inspection determined it was in pretty good shape, defintely clean lookin. anyone have any experience with thesE?i know there are prob better guns, of course, but for the money i dont see what else i could get. also, does anyone know who much they are new?
it was a nice looking gun, just for plinking around and going to the range, but some people said they are terrible. is it worth it? thanks alot
it had a wooden handle and was chrome. a basic inspection determined it was in pretty good shape, defintely clean lookin. anyone have any experience with thesE?i know there are prob better guns, of course, but for the money i dont see what else i could get. also, does anyone know who much they are new?
it was a nice looking gun, just for plinking around and going to the range, but some people said they are terrible. is it worth it? thanks alot
02-10-2009, 02:08 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Illinois
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RE: raven p25
Unless they have changed they were known as in the group of "Saturday Night Specials". Pretty much junk in my day. But like I said....they may have improved. I'd pass and save your money to buy a better model.
02-11-2009, 03:51 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: raven p25
ORIGINAL: sjsfire
Unless they have changed they were known as in the group of "Saturday Night Specials". Pretty much junk in my day. But like I said....they may have improved. I'd pass and save your money to buy a better model.
Unless they have changed they were known as in the group of "Saturday Night Specials". Pretty much junk in my day. But like I said....they may have improved. I'd pass and save your money to buy a better model.
Do they even qualify as a Satuday Night Special??
IMO there are a whole bunch of better choices.
02-11-2009, 05:40 PM
#6
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: wv
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RE: raven p25
Listen to everyone else, junk I have one that was given to me buy my mother-in-law.Took it out just to try it.And had trouble hitting a pie plate at ten or 15 steps and I have pretty short legs.IT jammed at least once in every 5 shots.Just my 2cents but I would try to find a cheep 22 revolver if that the type of gun u r looking for
02-12-2009, 08:00 AM
#7
Typical Buck
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RE: raven p25
The Raven's and Jennings auto's in 22 and 25 auto have been deemed the JAMB_AUTOMATIC. Which means a glorified single shot AT BEST! The clip configuiration and the extractor mechanism is the cause of their demise. They can be slicked up and work 85-90% of the time if lucky? However as a self protection piece they are NOT? My favorite expression for this frearm "is a piss off gun!" They won't kill, but they Damb sure will PISS THEM OFF! $150 is more than you can buy a new model. Sounds like a PAWN SHOP inflation hike to me? But who knows? JMO and 2 cents?
02-12-2009, 10:41 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
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Location: central Ky
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RE: raven p25
I still remember when Louisville Ky was having a gun "buyback". I ordered a whole CASE of ravens, which was about 25$ at the time. The city was paying 100$ per working firearm no questions asked if I remember correctly. The cops in charge got REALLY PISSED when I made them fill out the paperwork on all of them. For some odd reason, it was stopped shortly afterward. I was going to take several cases of ravens up there too!
02-12-2009, 07:33 PM
#9
Typical Buck
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RE: raven p25
ORIGINAL: stalkingbear
I still remember when Louisville Ky was having a gun "buyback". I ordered a whole CASE of ravens, which was about 25$ at the time. The city was paying 100$ per working firearm no questions asked if I remember correctly. The cops in charge got REALLY PISSED when I made them fill out the paperwork on all of them. For some odd reason, it was stopped shortly afterward. I was going to take several cases of ravens up there too!
I still remember when Louisville Ky was having a gun "buyback". I ordered a whole CASE of ravens, which was about 25$ at the time. The city was paying 100$ per working firearm no questions asked if I remember correctly. The cops in charge got REALLY PISSED when I made them fill out the paperwork on all of them. For some odd reason, it was stopped shortly afterward. I was going to take several cases of ravens up there too!
02-13-2009, 06:59 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Coralville, IA. USA
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RE: raven p25
ORIGINAL: stalkingbear
I still remember when Louisville Ky was having a gun "buyback". I ordered a whole CASE of ravens, which was about 25$ at the time. The city was paying 100$ per working firearm no questions asked if I remember correctly. The cops in charge got REALLY PISSED when I made them fill out the paperwork on all of them. For some odd reason, it was stopped shortly afterward. I was going to take several cases of ravens up there too!
I still remember when Louisville Ky was having a gun "buyback". I ordered a whole CASE of ravens, which was about 25$ at the time. The city was paying 100$ per working firearm no questions asked if I remember correctly. The cops in charge got REALLY PISSED when I made them fill out the paperwork on all of them. For some odd reason, it was stopped shortly afterward. I was going to take several cases of ravens up there too!
I kindof wish they'd do a "gun buyback" around here. I've got a 10/22 in so-so shape that still shoots ok, but wouldn't get 50$ from a shop it trade. I've heard of some cities giving as much as $200 for a "working" firearm. I'd be first in line with my 10/22, and then I'd be headed straight for my gun dealer to pick up a nice, new Savage or Marlin bolt action in 17HMR.
Mike
