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  • SysAd
    Administrator - OFC
    • Sep 2015
    • 119

    #1

    Need Suggestions for Holster

    Hey Guys, I need to find an itty bitty holster my Browning .25 cal. It's older than dirt so I am hoping to get the make and model of a more modern pistol the same size so I can shop for a holster. It has a 2 1/2 barrel, overall length is 4". Any ideas? Thanks!
  • m1ashooter
    Senior Member
    • May 2011
    • 3220

    #2
    You might check out a customer maker. I know of at least one that does good work.
    To Error Is Human To Forgive Is Not SAC Policy

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    • Oyaji
      Very Senior Member - OFC
      • Oct 2009
      • 4372

      #3
      Pat, sounds like you need a pocket holster for your pocket Browning .25 auto.

      I'd recommend a quality yet, inexpensive DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster for small autos. These are currently on sale at MidwayUSA for $15.25

      https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...emesis-holster

      The Nemesis pocket holster delivers secure fit, smooth draw, and reliable concealment. Built for comfort and trusted CCW carry. Shop DeSantis today.

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      • SysAd
        Administrator - OFC
        • Sep 2015
        • 119

        #4
        [QUOTE=Oyaji;504824]Pat, sounds like you need a pocket holster for your pocket Browning .25 auto.

        I'd recommend a quality yet, inexpensive DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster for small autos. These are currently on sale at MidwayUSA for $15.25

        https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...emesis-holster

        That looks like exactly what I need! Many thanks!

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        • Oyaji
          Very Senior Member - OFC
          • Oct 2009
          • 4372

          #5
          You're very, welcome!

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          • seagoatami
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2010
            • 376

            #6
            recommend you get a nylon one or one that isnt leather as leather will wear the finish off of the nose of the gun. and if it gets wet it will take a while to dry out and will get hard where other matierals wont, just my opinion as always sea

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            • SysAd
              Administrator - OFC
              • Sep 2015
              • 119

              #7
              Actually I did order a nylon one. No idea how old this little gun is, my family has had it over 50 years. Nifty little Belgian made Browning.

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              • Emri
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2009
                • 1649

                #8
                Originally posted by SysAd
                Actually I did order a nylon one. No idea how old this little gun is, my family has had it over 50 years. Nifty little Belgian made Browning.
                Browning stopped importing them in 1968. So it is probably older than that. The GCA of 1968 had size restrictions on imported pistols.

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                • Sunray
                  Senior Member
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 3251

                  #9
                  A net search for 'Baby Browning Holsters' turns up 99,300 sites. Or you can make your own without too much fuss.
                  Spelling and grammar count!

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                  • sid
                    Senior Member
                    • Sep 2009
                    • 3198

                    #10
                    SysAd
                    If you are also looking for a more modern pistol of the same size I would recommend the Beretta 950. It comes in .25 ACP, holds 9 rounds, and has a tip up barrel so you don't have to rack the slide. It is completely reliable and surprisingly accurate for such a small gun. I don't use a holster, just carry it in my pocket. I would also recommend Fiocchi ammo. It is the most powerful made in this caliber.

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                    • JB White
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 13371

                      #11
                      I had problems with the Beretta Jetfire regarding that tip-up barrel. In practice, that tip-up lever sometimes flipped the barrel up on the draw. That left me with a pistol having the tail end of the barrel sticking up in the air, a round that sailed off into the sunset, and having to depress the barrel back down and racking that tiny, hard to manipulate slide. Not something anyone wants in an emergency.
                      It became a cash register pistol at an area pizza parlor while I went out and bought a .380.

                      FWIW, any holster which fits the Bauer or Fraser .25 also fits the Baby Browning.
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                      • SysAd
                        Administrator - OFC
                        • Sep 2015
                        • 119

                        #12
                        Actually, I'm saving my nickels for Sig P238. The Browning .25 will just have to tide me over till then.

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                        • SysAd
                          Administrator - OFC
                          • Sep 2015
                          • 119

                          #13
                          You made me curious so I looked up the serial number. It was made between 1954 and 1958. It's in very good shape, especially for the age.

                          Originally posted by Emri
                          Browning stopped importing them in 1968. So it is probably older than that. The GCA of 1968 had size restrictions on imported pistols.

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                          • S.A. Boggs
                            Senior Member
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 8568

                            #14
                            Originally posted by SysAd
                            Actually, I'm saving my nickels for Sig P238. The Browning .25 will just have to tide me over till then.
                            AIM has a deal now on the Sig P226 in .40, daily I carry a P220.
                            Sam

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                            • SysAd
                              Administrator - OFC
                              • Sep 2015
                              • 119

                              #15
                              Not enough nickels saved yet, but I'm working on it.

                              Originally posted by S.A. Boggs
                              AIM has a deal now on the Sig P226 in .40, daily I carry a P220.
                              Sam

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