Phoenix Arms

Phoenix Arms was a firearms manufacturer established in 1992. A predecessor company owned by George Jennings, Raven Arms, ceased operations in 1991, after which Jennings retired and sold his designs to Phoenix.^[1] Phoenix was founded and owned by Jennings’ ex-wife, his children, four of his grandchildren, and by Raven's former general manager. Phoenix is described by the U.S. BATF as one of the "Ring of Fire" companies, known for producing inexpensively-manufactured firearms often given the pejorative term "Saturday night special".^[2]

Phoenix Arms

Company type	Private
Industry	firearms
Founded	1992; 33 years ago (1992)
Defunct	2025
Headquarters	Ontario, California , U.S.
Area served	U.S.
Products	Handguns
Website	http://phoenix-arms.com

Phoenix initially continued production of the MP-25, Raven's flagship model,^[1] before later replacing it with two new pistols, the HP22A and HP25A, chambered in .22 LR and .25 ACP, respectively. The pistols are constructed of injection-molded Zamak, a zinc alloy.

Products

HP22 and HP25

Phoenix Arms HP22A and HP25A
A Phoenix Arms HP22A along with 100 rounds of .22 LR ammunition
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Manufacturer	Phoenix Arms
Specifications
Mass	20 ounces (570 g)[3]
Length	5.625 inches (142.9 mm)[4]
Barrel length	3 inches (76 mm) 5 inches (130 mm)
Width	1 inch (25 mm)[5]
Height	4.125 inches (104.8 mm)[6]
Cartridge	.22 Long Rifle or .25 ACP
Action	Single-action Blowback
Feed system	Single-stack detachable box magazine; capacities: 9+1 rounds (.25 ACP [standard])[7] 10+1 rounds (.25 ACP [extended])[8] 10+1 rounds (.22 LR)[9]
Sights	Blade front sight Windage-adjustable notch-type rear sight

The HP22A and HP25A are small semi-automatic pocket pistols chambered in the .22 Long Rifle or .25 ACP cartridge, respectively. They are blowback-operated pistols and come with 3-inch barrels. Optional five-inch barrels are available. The frame is zinc alloy with a steel barrel and alloy slide. They are single-action pistols. The HP22 feeds from a single-stack 10-round magazine, and the HP25 feeds from a single-stack nine-round magazine. They have a unique slide-mounted firing pin block in addition to a regular manual safety. The pistol includes a magazine disconnect feature, which prevents the gun from firing without a magazine. The magazine cannot be removed without engaging the manual safety. The HP22A and HP25A have a shotgun-style 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. The HP22 is designed for use with standard-velocity .22 Long Rifle only.

Accessories

Phoenix Arms also markets a "Target Kit" for the HP22A/HP25A that includes an interchangeable five inch barrel and a magazine with an extended finger rest.