Saw An Unusual Handgun

Just a passing thing; and I asked the owner what it was. Been a while, but I believe he said it was made in Belgium, and apparently a .38 necked down to a .32. Anyone? I believe he said, they also manufactured a .32 necked down to a .25 also. any input?

North American Arms made some small, stainless semiautomatics like that.

Jimsouth said:

Just a passing thing; and I asked the owner what it was. Been a while, but I believe he said it was made in Belgium, and apparently a .38 necked down to a .32. Anyone? I believe he said, they also manufactured a .32 necked down to a .25 also. any input?

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Just do a search on the .25NAA.

With you being one of the top pistol shooters in the country I am a bit surprised that you haven't own or shot one.

Kinda like this Jim?
[thanks Fire Iinstructor]

solus said:

Kinda like this Jim?
[thanks Fire Iinstructor]

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I think kind of like this: FN Five-seven FN Five-seven - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_Five-seven

Jimsouth said:

I think kind of like this: FN Five-seven FN Five-seven - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_Five-seven

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yo Jim, BS flag thrown...

FNH’s 5.7 is a full sized polymer handgun which uses a very distinctive cartridge, which is absolutely nowhere near the size of a “.38 necked down to a .32” as wiki’s blurb would have showed you.

Any avid 40-year, exemplary marksman would be aware of that fact, now wouldn’t they Jim?

ps: FNH, doesn’t make any mucked up .32 > .25 either!

solus said:

yo Jim, BS flag thrown...

FNH’s 5.7 is a full sized polymer handgun which uses a very distinctive cartridge, which is absolutely nowhere near the size of a “.38 necked down to a .32” as wiki’s blurb would have showed you.

Any avid 40-year, exemplary marksman would be aware of that fact, now wouldn’t they Jim?

ps: FNH, doesn’t make any mucked up .32 > .25 either!

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I guess I am not an expert on every cartridge ever manufactured. I saw a necked down cartridge during a casual encounter. Next time, I'll be sure to carry my micrometer. Isn't 5.7 close to .25 cal? Anyway, maybe a year ago, so memory may not serve me accurately. Lighten up. If I was dead sure with he specs, I wouldn't have thrown the post in randomly. SEE MY OP: Just a passing thing; and I asked the owner what it was. Been a while, but I believe he said it was made in Belgium, and apparently a .38 necked down to a .32. Anyone? I believe he said, they also manufactured a .32 necked down to a .25 also. any input? -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you take notice, I said, anyone; any input?

Jim, hate to tell ya...tis slipping away quickly... Y O U R CREDIBILITY

Jim stop digging.

We are a very friendly bunch of dedicated shooters.

We well gladly assist anybody.

But we tend to have a low tolerance for BS.

solus said:

Jim, hate to tell ya...tis slipping away quickly... Y O U R CREDIBILITY

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Since I have probably done infinitely more living & paid more dues on life's road, than you have; I learned long ago, high points in my life do not involve finding petty faults or trivial mistakes other people make. Work at getting some depth in your life. I try to avoid childish pissin contests; but I had to comment on this.

Jimsouth said:

Since I have probably done infinitely more living & paid more dues on life's road, than you have; I learned long ago, high points in my life do not involve finding petty faults or trivial mistakes other people make. Work at getting some depth in your life. I try to avoid childish pissin contests; but I had to comment on this.

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Oh Jim, I’m truly glad you decided to ‘comment’ as I am in sincere awe your EGO truly believe(s) you have “infinitely done more” all the while having “paid more dues” then me and other forum members as well as those who are associated with you in your “world”.

While I am unable to speak for other forum members, Jim; nor those in your “world” but, truth be told...

What little credibility I presumed you might have - IMHO, from this adult’s perspective doesn’t exist whatsoever.

Enjoy mate.

Jimsouth said:

I think kind of like this: FN Five-seven FN Five-seven - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_Five-seven

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Hmm... "The Five-seven pistol was developed in conjunction with the FN P90 personal defense weapon and the FN 5.7×28mm cartridge."

Well, the P90 prominently figured in Stargate SG-1.

since9 said:

Hmm... "The Five-seven pistol was developed in conjunction with the FN P90 personal defense weapon and the FN 5.7×28mm cartridge."

Well, the P90 prominently figured in Stargate SG-1.

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Modern military battle gear is moving into the realm of Star wars. I have a photo of my father ( OSS 101 - CBI ) from WW2. I will try to scan & post it. Boots, shorts, rag hat, and a Thompson slung over his shoulder. How times have changed.