Personally I'd go with the Axis for a couple of reasons. First, it's the cheaper option. Second, I really question how much longer the Model 25's will be around as they don't seem to be real big sellers. That could lead to an issue with getting replacement parts in the future. Third, if down the road you decide you want something besides a 223 you can simply rebarrel the Axis whereas the Model 25 is limited to smaller cartridges and no one offers pre-fit barrels for them.
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