Yo holmes, I gots a raven 25. A pre-phoenix raven in fact, chrome with pearly grips. Actually its pretty reliable, never misfired. Heavy POS cast zinc slide though, and single action with a crappy safety (I wouldn't carry it cocked and locked). Blowback operated guns generally suck. I also have a beretta 21a in .22, which is smaller, lighter than the raven, but is picky with ammo (stingers only, please). Heavy DA trigger too (a fun shooter). I must say the kel-tec P32 is far smaller, lighter, and thinner than either, is locked breach (less recoil, more reliable), has a better trigger (DAO, super light, 5lb I think), and packs a far more powerful round. The keltec always rides in my backpocket. Your friend should consider a .22lr instead (at least), cheaper and better stopping power (marginally more anyway).