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►  Page updated: August 15, 2021 
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With all due apologies to my customers I have decided
to discontinue sales of Raven parts.  My entire inventory
has been sold. 

I will keep the illustrations below available
for reference if your interested.

Thank you,
              John Torelli                               

                  
       Identification of P25 Slides.
      
  

   

       Identification of grip types.


There were three styles of grips.
The safety determines the type.
Note the cut outs on their tops.
The top left image is the original First Model.
The middle image is the Old Model.
The New Model is shown far right.
The New Model is illustrated in the     
above parts diagram.  
Grips are sold in pairs unless otherwise noted.

Variations in factory grip styles.









 

The Black Pearl Grip at the top left is for a First Model P25 and is the only
example I have ever seen.  Most First Model P25 grips were white pearl.
The Walnut Grip second to left was commonly found on Old Model P25/MP25's.
Next is the very controversial and rather rare Pink Pearl Grip on an MP25.
The Black OEM Grip to the far right was used on late model Raven Arms
MP25's and also on some Phoenix Arms Raven pistols.  The Phoenix Arms
Raven is identical to the Raven Arms and the parts are interchangeable.

The one unique feature of the Phoenix Arms Raven pistols is the magazine
disconnect incorporated into the last ones they produced.  The right grip
of these pistols has a cutout for the disconnect spring (Part 129) which is
necessary if your going to keep the spring in place.  These grips can be used
on any Raven even if it never had this spring.  The picture below shows the
grip on the left with the cutout and a standard grip on the right.




      
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Differences in Safeties


At the top is the Raven First Model Sliding Safety.
In the middle we have what is commonly referred
to as the Old Model Safety and at the bottom is the
New Model Safety.   The safety is the most
distinguishing identification of the Raven pistols.






I initially thought that there were only two variants to the
Raven triggers.  The bottom one from the First Model and
the top one found on everything else.  I was wrong.  I've now
identified 4 different triggers that will not interchange with
each other without modifications.  All of which can be found
on the identically named Raven P25.  Makes parts searching fun.

Trigger #1 is from a First Model P25.  It is rounded, has a
solid bottom and the disconnector (Part 119) is square at the
top. 

Trigger #2 is from an early Old Model P25 and has a fully
open bottom exposing a much thinner spring, a shorter ledge
in front of the pivot hole and a flat rectangular area at the top
rear.  The disconnector has a rounded front area at it's top.

Trigger #3 is also from an Old Model P25, but has a half
open bottom with a larger spring and a pronounced round
bump at the top rear.  Seems they went back to the squared
off top with the disconnector.

Trigger #4 is found on later Old Model P25's all the way through
the Phoenix Raven series.  It has a solid bottom with the larger 
spring and a rounded top on the disconnector.   The ledge on the
top front is also noticeably longer and some are slightly beveled.






Magazines common to the P25/MP25.




Pictured above left is an original Raven Arms marked magazine in blue steel.  
These were also made in chromed steel as seen below.  Most Raven magazines
had no markings on them at all.  On the right is an original Phoenix Arms
Raven magazine.   These magazines were available in chromed steel as well.  
The
Phoenix Arms Raven is identical to the standard New Model Raven
pistols and all parts will interchange.
  Below, on the far right, is the
"Safety Notice" found on some "newer" magazines.  You can right click on the
picture and select "View Image" to see a larger version.



A Raven magazine I've never seen before recently came my way.  The back of
the body is stamped with the Raven Logo and "Raven Arms 25 ACP."  It has the
newer style magazine follower and may be the first attempt at marking the
magazine bodies.



NOTE:  Raven pistol's were manufactured in three locations over a period of 
20 years by two different manufactures.  Due to differences in manufacturing 
tolerances you may have to modify your magazine or pistol for a proper fit.  

If the magazine won't go in or is tight try these solutions first:

    1. On the front of the Magazine there is a weld line.  Sometimes the weld is
        heavier than normal.  File this down keeping the rounded shape the full
        length of the weld until it fits into the grip with little or no resistance.

   2. The right side of the magazine (where the long opening is) may be swollen

       near the top and along the opening.  With the magazine assembled take a
       hammer and GENTLY tap the magazine body on the side from the top down
       along the opening.  Don't go crazy or you'll dent the magazine body and jam
       the magazine follower.   Test it in the pistol then make sure the bullets will
       load and feed properly.

    3. Check that the Grip Screws are not protruding into the magazine well and
        dragging on the side of your new magazine.  You will see a long scratch up
        the side of the magazine body if it is.  This is more common with the walnut
        grips, as the wood can compress if the screws are over tightened.
    

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