RG Model 42
The RG Model 42 (also known as the RG-42 or Rohm RG42 etc) was a semi-automatic pistol manufactured and sold by German gun maker Röhm Gesellschaft and it's American division, RG Industries. They are chambered in .25 ACP and seems to function as a larger counterpart to the RG Model 26, though doesn't actually share a common design.
The RG Model 42 is basically a direct, cheaply made clone of the famous Ortgies Pistol. However, there are several differences. The RG-42's magazine release is in a different location. Also, no version of the Rohm RG42 featured a grip safety, unlike a number of the Ortgies handguns.
As is typical with many of RG's firearms, the Model 42 is considered to be of generally poor quality. Although it also relies on a spring-loaded striker mechanism to fire, it is unknown whether it shares the same potential for accidental discharge as its "baby brother", the RG Model 26.
Specifications
Caliber: .25 ACP
Barrel Length: 2.75 inches
Capacity: 7+1 (7-round magazine)
Reviews / Firing
Youtube channel Sootch00 did a review on the Rohm RG42. Although he found this pistol to be of low quality, calling RG firearms "the bottom of the barrel", he was able to shoot it reliably.
