Bauer Automatic

Bauer Automatic
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	USA
Service history
In service	1972–present
Used by	LEOs, detectives, citizens
Wars	Unknown
Production history
Designer	Unknown
Designed	1970ish
Manufacturer	Bauer Firearms Co.
Unit cost	Initially around $100
Produced	1972–1984
No. built	Unknown
Variants	Unknown
Specifications
Mass	.284 kg (0.63 lb) with empty magazine
Length	102.5 mm (4.04 in)
Barrel length	53.3 mm (2.10 in)
Width	25.5 mm (1.00 in)
Height	70.5 mm (2.78 in)
Cartridge	.25 ACP
Action	blowback
Muzzle velocity	760–1100 fps depending on bullet weight
Effective firing range	10 meters
Maximum firing range	25 meters
Feed system	6-round detachable box magazine (.25 ACP)
Sights	3-point

The Bauer Automatic is an American-made copy of the Baby Browning. Made of stainless steel, they are chambered in .25 ACP with a six-round magazine capacity. The Bauer was manufactured in Fraser, Michigan from 1972–1984. The Bauer production facility burnt to the ground in 1986 after production was discontinued.

Features

The Bauer .25 Automatic was made of precision machined 416 stainless steel investment castings and fitted by hand. The pistol features a two-position thumb safety. One position locks the slide while the other position locks the slide in the disassembly position, allowing the user to rotate the barrel clock-wise 45 degrees and remove the entire slide (rather than counterclockwise-as is the case with the FN Baby Browning pistol, to avoid copyright infringement claims from FN).

Factory options included "white pearl" (plastic) or wood grips, and a variety of holsters.

Many parts interchange with the FN Baby Browning, including grips, magazines, and various internal parts.