The Phoenix Arms HP22A and Phoenix Arms HP25A are small auto loading or semi-automatic pistols chambered in the .22 Long Rifle

.22 Long Rifle

The .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge is a long established variety of ammunition, and in terms of units sold is still by far the most common in the world today. The cartridge is often referred to simply as .22 LR and various rifles, pistols, revolvers, and even some smoothbore shotguns have...

 or .25 ACP

.25 ACP

The .25 ACP centerfire pistol cartridge is a semi-rimmed, straight-walled pistol cartridge introduced by John Browning in 1905 alongside the Fabrique Nationale model 1905 pistol...

 cartridge, respectively.

Design and features

The HP22A and HP25A are blowback

Blowback

Blowback may refer to one of the following:*Blowback *Blowback *Blowback , vacuum effect created in the barrel of a firearm when it is discharged...

 operated pistols and come with 3 inch barrels. Optional 5 inch barrels are available.
The frame is alloy with a steel barrel and alloy slide. They are single-action pistols and feed from a single-stack 10 round magazine. They have a unique slide mounted firing pin block in addition to a regular manual safety. The manual safety must be engaged to drop the magazine and removing the magazine prevents firing the weapon known as magazine disconnect. The HP22A/HP25A have a shotgun-style

Shotgun

A shotgun is a firearm that is usually designed to be fired from the shoulder, which uses the energy of a fixed shell to fire a number of small spherical pellets called shot, or a solid projectile called a slug...

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.

Use

Due to their low recoil and low cost, they are often recommended for use by women for self-defense or who are new to the shooting hobby. Their relatively low cost also recommends them to lower-income families.

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.