small cal.'s HP or FMJ

[Old Scout]

In the summer I carry a Beretta 32acp, or occaisionally a Walther TPH 22. WW Silver Tips in the 32, and Mini-mags in the 22. These arms are at best of marginal stopping effect. I practice with the "little" guns monthly to be certain of my effectiveness and the guns reliability. I also have a spare magazine in my pocket.
In this part of the world folks ware little or no clothes, and I selected HP trama over slightly better penetration. I tested WW Silver tips, Federal Hydra-shok, Hornady XTP, and Speer Gold Dot ammo in my gun. All were clocking 880-890 fps, functioned perfectly, and were accurate enough to stay under 3" at 7 yds.
Local CCW teaching is empty the gun in the target, and re-asses the threat while reloading!
For the record, I wouldn't use the 25 for anything.

Old Scout