Thanks for watching. If my example represents the rest, you are absolutely correct. Beretta is the oldest firearms manufacturer in the world, they figured out how to do it right a few centuries ago!!!
@@gillysguns9244 I HAVE THE EXACT SAME MODEL AND I LOVE THIS GUN (BACK UP FOR MY SIG P229 ) YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT SHOT ,,,GOLF BALLS AT 7 YARDS ???? WOW
@@mw10259 Thanks for watching. I can say that I shoot this tomcat better than my older one. Not sure if something changed that made the new one better but I shoot it better. I guess I will do a video on the old one some time to show the difference.
I have one of the original, blue, thin-slides. Like so many others, the thin, aluminum strip on my slide cracked. Beretta would not repair or replace because the gun was way out of warranty. They did offer to sell me a new thick-slide version for cost. I like the thin-slide. It is accurate and fits a Crimson Trace grip-laser. I decided to keep it and simply did the relief cut on the crack area. It functions great - no issues. I love this gun.
Thanks for watching. I am with you on the thin slide tomcats. They are easier to carry and have an old school charm that the new ones don't have. I guess I like them all but the older ones have more character.
@@gillysguns9244 Agree. I have had both, but got rid of my INOX thick-slide because I had to send it back to Beretta twice to address barrel-release problems. Plus, I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with it. With the Crimson Trace laser, the thin-slide TomCat is really quite accurate and just plain fun to shoot.
Thanks for the Nice video. I own 3 Old Berettas in 32 ACP (2 models 35 and 1 Model 70), and i just love them. They shoot very well, and i reload 70 grains Bullets with 2.1 grains of CBC 216 powder. Greetings from Brazil!
I have a Beretta Model 70 as well…very smooth and comfortable gun to shoot. Also have a Model 81. A little bulky compared to the 3032 & 70, but what a joy to shoot! I pretty much like all things Beretta (except their warranty & customer service).
I used to pocket carry a Tomcat as a backup about 20 years ago, but to be honest, I didn't really like it that much. Nothing against the .32 ACP (if it's good enough to kill Hitler, it's good enough for me), but I don't generally like DA/SA guns, I didn't really like its recoil impulse, and on mine at least, the ejection pattern went straight back up over my head. After getting my scalp burned one too many times from hot brass, I sold it (it has been the only handgun I have ever gotten rid of), and used the funds to buy an NAA Guardian in .32 ACP, a platform I like much better and still have to this day. The tip up barrel is what initially attracted me to the Tomcat, but I found in practice that it was not a super practical feature for defensive reloads. Fortunately, it went to a loving home that appreciated it for what it was
I had a Tomcat many years ago but I sold it to my friend who is a Police Officer and he used it as a Ankle Gun. I was recently going to buy another one a few months ago but I changed my mind because of the High Price of 32 ACP Ammo, so I decided on the Beretta Bob Cat instead. I loved the old Tom Cat but now that I have been shooting that Bob Cat .22, I'm glad I made the decision to buy it, instead of the Tom Cat. Both great guns!
I have noticed that 32acp is hard to find right now. I reloaded this so that makes it a little easier to shoot. I also have a bobcat and I actually like it more than the tomcat. Both are solid built pocket pieces. Thanks for watching!
@@gillysguns9244 I was looking for other ammo like 9mm or 38 special during this summer for a reasonable price but wasn't having much luck, I own a NAA guardian in 32 ACP but never shoot it too much, but when I was at some gun shops they always has a few boxes of 32 ACP for about 30 dollars a box for 50 rounds, which wasn't too bad ,because even in normal times that ammo is around 22 dollars a box , but I passed on it since my main goal was getting the other calibers, then I was at a local flea market and a guy had 32 ACP for 25 dollars a box , He had more desirable ammo I needed but the price was very high and I passed again on the 32 ACP, Just as I was getting ready to leave I started thinking if 32 is all I can get I should take it before I might not even be able to get that later, and turned around and bought the three boxes the guy had
@@bluemouse5039Thanks for watching. That's the best argument for why you should own multiple calibers. You never know what you will be able to find. 9mm and 40 have been the most common for years and they have been the hardest to find for the last year. 9x18 makarov, 33acp, 25acp, 9x21, 7.72x25... All the odd calibers have been what you can find. I know several people who only own one caliber and they have been paying out the nose for overpriced ammo. Hope it gets back to normal pretty soon.
I’ve had one since 94 at least 2000 rounds through it no cracking. Put it in a little pocket holster and it’s one of my favorites I consider it my summer Gun. Carry jacketed round nose all the studies I’ve seen it doesn’t have enough velocity to open up the hollow points anyways. I recently got some Underwood ammo and it seems to be working out good
Just ordered one today! The ammo is gonna be even more a pain in the butt for me, since I’m in California. I’ll have to pay extra for the background check and maybe wait 2 days before they get back with an okay to purchase. Fun video! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching. You will enjoy it for sure. These little berettas are fun in all calibers. The old 950 in 22 short all the way to this 32, I have never shot one I didn't like. Sucks about the ammo. Hopefully you can get california straightened out some day!
@@chiwawa130 that still kinda sucks! I like my state...where u can now(it wasn't always that way)buy a handgun, and after a 15min. background check you're good to leave with your gun!
The lightest smallest gun I carry is my Kel-Tec 32 GEN 1 ... at 7oz unlloaded.. I installed anti rim lock kits. In all the magazines so I can carry hollow points Hornady xtp.32 ... The gun is extremely reliable and accurate out to 45-50 ft.. much less recoil than those snappy 380 lightweight pocket pistols
Thanks for watching Glen. I have really grown to like the 32acp as well. I usually carry something larger but when i'm fishing or out running around the countryside I feel perfectly comfortable with a 32. The p32 is also a really good gun. I might do a dedicated video with it next.
I got lucky and did not have to pony up for the inox, I would not pay that for a new one! Especially for a gun that’s going to fail. But there are those that say it’s only cosmetic and won’t hinder the operation of the gun.
@@dudemcx1077 True. I think I'd go with a Seecamp over the Tomcat. They're expensive but at least they work. I love the Tomcat but it's just too risky. Thumb down for Beretta.
Mine stays mostly in the safe but I always carry my kel-tec P32 as a backup or primary in a pinch. It so much lighter and almost as accurate at 15 yards. I bought every box of 25 & 32ACP ammo I saw from Walmart when they put all of their handgun ammo on close out sale. Prices were $11 later $6 per box of 50. My local store sells 25ACP 50rd box @ $42, I would imagine 32ACP would sell in the same ballpark. I don’t shoot much 32 these days but shoot 22lr in my Bobcat and Lcp 22 for practice several times a month to retain my mouse gun skill set sharp. I always shoot at 15 yards because anything closer is a guaranteed good hit and no challenge.
Nice video, I just came across it. Yeah the quality that Beretta puts into These pocket guns are phenomenal. I have several Bobcat, Tomcat and Jetfire’s in different calibers and each one and all are great small firearms. Also very nice shooting.
I used to own a .32 ACP Beretta Tomcat back in the 2000s. While it was small, it was thick, heavy, and clunky. It did not feel comfortable as a pocket pistol. The other problem was that it was a used Tomcat that I purchased. I visited an indoor pistol range. The Tomcat jammed on the first magazine. Whoever originally owned this Tomcat pistol instead of getting the pistol repaired, simply passed it on to the next person by selling it to the gun store. I returned the Tomcat to the gun and they repaired it, no questions asked. But I shortly later traded the Tomcat in for a Taurus .357 magnum revolver.
Thanks for watching. The original tomcats were slimmer than the new versions. I think I should buy one for comparison. Still a pretty chunky gun for such a mild caliber.
@@gillysguns9244 The P32 Kel Tec is what you should look at. It's about the same size as the Tomcat, perhaps a tad larger. It weighs only 7.5 ounces unloaded, compared to the Tomcat's 15 ounces. The Kel Tec P32 also has a slim profile compared to the Tomcat. I wanted a P32 but it is not authorized for sale in California because it does not have a safety. I then went for the smaller, highly-acclaimed, high-quality, LW Seecamp pistol, which costs much more and weighs 11.5 ounces empty. The Seecamp is the smallest .32 ACP semi-auto pistol in the world. Still, it feels heavy in my hand because it is all stainless steel. It would be nice if it was a several ounces lighter. Still, I'm happy with it. The LW Seecamp is truly a pocket pistol. Unlike the anemic .25 ACP, the .32 ACP especially in hollow point, offers credibly better stopping power.
@@jeffyoung60 thanks for watching. I have a video on the p32, I really like it. I haven't made one on the seecamp yet but will probably do that. The beretta is the largest .32 that I would call a pocket pistol but they are also the most accurate.
Thanks for watching. The little berettas are more accurate than I can shoot them. Beretta makes good quality firearms and even the short barreled ones are very accurate. Some other manufacturers can't say that.
The 7.65 Browning AKA .32 ACP was far more popular than the .380 until after WW2. It was used by European police and military forces from WW2 and even after. It was more popular here than the .380 for concealed carry and in my experience more accurate in the same guns like COLT 1903 .32 VS 1908 .380, WALTHER PPK 7.65 VS PPK .380.
I use round nose FMJ and never concern myself with the potential for rim lock because the round nose pretty much fills the magazine. It is the flat points (WWB) or hollow points that are shorter that have the potential for rim lock because they could shift forward in the magazine.
Thanks for watching. I have never had an issue but I take care when loading the mags. I honestly don't see a reason for hollow points in the 32 but I have shot them. The expansion isn't worth the expense so I usually carry fmjs as well.
Thanks but there is a lot of luck involved too!!! It is more accurate than most would think. The limiting factor is the short sight radius. Wish I had a ransom rest to test the true accuracy.
Fun review, and timely. I've had a Beretta 21A Bobcat for years, from back when they still had wood grips. Great pocket gun. I'd always wondered whether the Tomcat behaved like a slightly bigger version of the 21A, and it seems to. I might consider it rather than the LCP, 2 or Max, depending on what's available locally.
Thanks for watching. The tomcat is really pleasant to shoot. You do get a little more recoil due to the slide mass but it is very nice. Much easier shooting than the lcp. I still carry a 21a more than the tomcat though. Mainly because of todays ammo prices. They are both awesome in their own rights. If you just want a range toy try and find a beretta 81. They are by far the easiest to shoot. Also really accurate for a midsized handgun. Maybe I will do a video on the 81. It is my favorite beretta!
Hey, I'd like to see a review of the Beretta 81. I'll put that on the shopping list. I had a Browning BDA 380 in the 1980s, similar design. One of those guns I regret selling or trading.
@@theparalexview785 i have been wanting to take the 81 out for a while now so I will make a video tomorrow... Weather permitting. Classic firearms has the beretta 85s in stock. I have been thinking about picking one up, the only reason I haven't is because the 85 is single stack and I really want an 84 that has the double stack mag like the bda. Wish I could buy them all.
@@barbarasteed3966 thanks for watching. In today's ammo availability in wouldn't buy another caliber either. 22 is almost to expensive to shoot as well. I may have to start doing black powder reviews!
Love my Tomcat Inox also, but I carry my Seecamp 32 more often. Absolutely disappears in the pocket but is still easy to fire (not as much the 380 Seecamp, but I carry one of those sometimes too)
It would be nice to have a GLock 43-sized .32 ACP with a steel or aluminum mag designed by Shield Arms that holds perhaps 13+1! Great pistol for chicks that don't like recoil!
Thanks for watching. The cz82 (or 83?) Was available with a 15 round magazine in 32acp. As far as I know that is the highest capacity available besides the c z scorpion. Wish other companies made more mid sized 32s. They are fun to shoot.
Thanks for watching. The 32acp is a viable round for self protection. Funny thing is the 71 grain lead bullet passes completely through the golf ball. A 158 grain cast lead 38 special bullet will lodge inside the golf ball. The 38 has more energy but the 32 will penetrate farther. Golf sure is a fun sport!!!
Thanks for watching. The only time it becomes an issue is when you are clearing a round that didn't fire. With no extractor you have to dig the cartridge out with your finger. I have had that happen more on the 21a due to the dirty rimfire ammo that isn't always reliable.
the frame cracking is still a concern hence the ammo restrictions. mind the bore on the right side of the frame where trigger draw bar pin i think it is goes....
Thanks for watching. Bullseye will work just fine for light bullets. For the 71 grain lead bullet i use tightgroup. I dont reload a lot of 32acp so my load data is limited.
First, thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. As far as left handed I don't have any issues. I actually tend to drop the mag more when I'm using my right hand. The meat of my hand hits the mag release. It's not a problem but can happen. The safety is not ambi so that may pose a problem for lefties.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I haven't had any issues with the frame on this one. I have probably shot it twice as much as a normal person would too. I don't shoot my older one near as much.😉😉😉
Shooting beer cans defeats the purpose of this gun. The Beretta is to protect you against other humans, not to aim at beer cans in their hands, so why not practice on full-height figure targets?
Thanks for watching and commenting. I am showcasing the ability of the platform beyond what the common though might be... And just having fun. Aim small miss small. Accuracy helps with all firearm disciplines.
Grenades are for people who can't hit what they are shooting at. 😏 By the way, I didn't shoot a single beer can. I was shooting golf balls. Beer cans are 50 yard targets.
I had two slides crack in the 1980’s. I was told I shouldn’t shoot Fiocchi or Seller and Bellot 73 grain fmj. Just bought a new one in 2022. It still has the same ammo limitation. Can someone explain this to me? They beefed up the slide but it still can’t shoot reasonable ammo for self defense.
Thanks for watching. I haven't had an issue with this one and I shoot any ammo I can find. I'm sure Beretta is just covering their butts due to the past problems.
I was at a gun show a few weeks ago and they had a Beretta tomcat 32 ACP that was all black they only wanted $400 for it out the door now I'm kicking myself in the ass everyday thinking about it what a dumbass I was pass it up
Thanks for watching Jim. Don't beat yourself up too bad over it. That sounds like a really good deal but im sure you will find another one at a similar price. I watch gunprime.com and found this one for under 350. After shipping and transfer it was about 400.
Thanks for watching! Everything is high right now but that is highway robbery. I have some fiocchi that is loaded with hornady xtp. I paid $22 a box last april for them. I really started shooting more 32 after covid because that was all I could find in the stores. That didn't last long, now you cant find 32.
@@gillysguns9244 I understand that it's not a popular caliber but the prices are just insane, $42 for Fiocchi FMJ... Paradoxically I found better deals on Gun Broker than at my LGS
@@maxfalconi6995 I'm glad I decided to reload 32acp a few years ago. It has never been easy to find but its getting impossible now days. I find that import ammo is easier to get for the 32. I have had good luck with ppu... When you can find it.
mine fails to feed the first 3-4 rounds in every mag, and shoots WAY low/left. im trying to get betetta to give me an RMA but they are not responsive. it sucks because i carried a 96D on the job, and love my 92FS. ill never give beretta anothrr dime.
Thanks for watching. That really sucks that they won't help you. I have two tomcats and they both function perfectly. Maybe try contacting them through your dealer. Seems like manufacturers respond better when the people they rely on selling their produce get involved.
Why in the world would you rinse the gun in the sink? Ive never heard of anyone rinsing a gun in a sink. How about blowing it out with compressed air and cleaning it with some kind of gun cleaner...
Thanks for watching Wyatt. The rinsing in the sink comment is just a joke with the utility carry guns. I actually prefer to clean my handguns in any ultrasonic cleaner. I then rinse them off in the sink and dry them with compressed air.😁 That just gave me an idea for a video!!! Happy shooting.
Right now there are none in stock anywhere I normally buy. I suggest buying directly from Beretta on their website but they are out of stock too. Looks like the only mags available are pro mags. I would buy one and see how it works, then buy some more if you are satisfied with it. I haven't had much luck with promag so personally I would wait till Beretta had some in stock.
I'm not sure what happened to your other comment but I responded to it and now its gone. Keep looking and you will find one in the 400 range. Thats about what I have in this one after the shipping and transfer fees. Thanks for watching.
The quality, design, and safety of these pistols is phenomenal.
Thanks for watching. If my example represents the rest, you are absolutely correct. Beretta is the oldest firearms manufacturer in the world, they figured out how to do it right a few centuries ago!!!
You sounds like you copy and pasted that right off the Beretta website!?! 🤷♂️😂
@@gillysguns9244 I HAVE THE EXACT SAME MODEL AND I LOVE THIS GUN (BACK UP FOR MY SIG P229 ) YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT SHOT ,,,GOLF BALLS AT 7 YARDS ???? WOW
@@mw10259 Thanks for watching. I can say that I shoot this tomcat better than my older one. Not sure if something changed that made the new one better but I shoot it better. I guess I will do a video on the old one some time to show the difference.
I wouldn't call the design on a gun where the frame cracks with anything but the lowest power ammo options available "phenomenal".
I have one of the original, blue, thin-slides. Like so many others, the thin, aluminum strip on my slide cracked.
Beretta would not repair or replace because the gun was way out of warranty. They did offer to sell me a new thick-slide version for cost.
I like the thin-slide. It is accurate and fits a Crimson Trace grip-laser.
I decided to keep it and simply did the relief cut on the crack area. It functions great - no issues. I love this gun.
Thanks for watching. I am with you on the thin slide tomcats. They are easier to carry and have an old school charm that the new ones don't have. I guess I like them all but the older ones have more character.
@@gillysguns9244 Agree. I have had both, but got rid of my INOX thick-slide because I had to send it back to Beretta twice to address barrel-release problems. Plus, I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with it.
With the Crimson Trace laser, the thin-slide TomCat is really quite accurate and just plain fun to shoot.
Thanks for the Nice video. I own 3 Old Berettas in 32 ACP (2 models 35 and 1 Model 70), and i just love them. They shoot very well, and i reload 70 grains Bullets with 2.1 grains of CBC 216 powder. Greetings from Brazil!
Nice! What is your favorite of the 3?
I have a Beretta Model 70 as well…very smooth and comfortable gun to shoot. Also have a Model 81. A little bulky compared to the 3032 & 70, but what a joy to shoot! I pretty much like all things Beretta (except their warranty & customer service).
I used to pocket carry a Tomcat as a backup about 20 years ago, but to be honest, I didn't really like it that much. Nothing against the .32 ACP (if it's good enough to kill Hitler, it's good enough for me), but I don't generally like DA/SA guns, I didn't really like its recoil impulse, and on mine at least, the ejection pattern went straight back up over my head. After getting my scalp burned one too many times from hot brass, I sold it (it has been the only handgun I have ever gotten rid of), and used the funds to buy an NAA Guardian in .32 ACP, a platform I like much better and still have to this day. The tip up barrel is what initially attracted me to the Tomcat, but I found in practice that it was not a super practical feature for defensive reloads. Fortunately, it went to a loving home that appreciated it for what it was
Thanks for watching. The tomcat isn't for everyone, that's for sure. Glad you found a gun that works for you.
Happy shooting.
I own a Beretta Jetfire 25.950BS .. and recently purchased in mint condition a bobcat 21A..in 22lr .
I have the Tomcat and Bobcat, and I'm looking for the Jetfire, your a lucky guy.
I had a Tomcat many years ago but I sold it to my friend who is a Police Officer and he used it as a Ankle Gun. I was recently going to buy another one a few months ago but I changed my mind because of the High Price of 32 ACP Ammo, so I decided on the Beretta Bob Cat instead. I loved the old Tom Cat but now that I have been shooting that Bob Cat .22, I'm glad I made the decision to buy it, instead of the Tom Cat. Both great guns!
I have noticed that 32acp is hard to find right now. I reloaded this so that makes it a little easier to shoot. I also have a bobcat and I actually like it more than the tomcat. Both are solid built pocket pieces. Thanks for watching!
@@gillysguns9244 I was looking for other ammo like 9mm or 38 special during this summer for a reasonable price but wasn't having much luck, I own a NAA guardian in 32 ACP but never shoot it too much, but when I was at some gun shops they always has a few boxes of 32 ACP for about 30 dollars a box for 50 rounds, which wasn't too bad ,because even in normal times that ammo is around 22 dollars a box , but I passed on it since my main goal was getting the other calibers, then I was at a local flea market and a guy had 32 ACP for 25 dollars a box , He had more desirable ammo I needed but the price was very high and I passed again on the 32 ACP, Just as I was getting ready to leave I started thinking if 32 is all I can get I should take it before I might not even be able to get that later, and turned around and bought the three boxes the guy had
@@bluemouse5039Thanks for watching. That's the best argument for why you should own multiple calibers. You never know what you will be able to find. 9mm and 40 have been the most common for years and they have been the hardest to find for the last year. 9x18 makarov, 33acp, 25acp, 9x21, 7.72x25... All the odd calibers have been what you can find. I know several people who only own one caliber and they have been paying out the nose for overpriced ammo. Hope it gets back to normal pretty soon.
I’ve had one since 94 at least 2000 rounds through it no cracking. Put it in a little pocket holster and it’s one of my favorites I consider it my summer Gun. Carry jacketed round nose all the studies I’ve seen it doesn’t have enough velocity to open up the hollow points anyways. I recently got some Underwood ammo and it seems to be working out good
Thanks for watching and the comment, i really enjoy all the input.
Just ordered one today! The ammo is gonna be even more a pain in the butt for me, since I’m in California. I’ll have to pay extra for the background check and maybe wait 2 days before they get back with an okay to purchase. Fun video! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching. You will enjoy it for sure. These little berettas are fun in all calibers. The old 950 in 22 short all the way to this 32, I have never shot one I didn't like. Sucks about the ammo. Hopefully you can get california straightened out some day!
2 day wait!...background check? That's rediculous! Get rid of that damn Governor!
@@markedman3990 Not for ammo. They just check your ID. There is a 10 day waiting period for pistols.
@@chiwawa130 that still kinda sucks! I like my state...where u can now(it wasn't always that way)buy a handgun, and after a 15min. background check you're good to leave with your gun!
The lightest smallest gun I carry is my Kel-Tec 32 GEN 1 ... at 7oz unlloaded.. I installed anti rim lock kits. In all the magazines so I can carry hollow points Hornady xtp.32 ... The gun is extremely reliable and accurate out to 45-50 ft.. much less recoil than those snappy 380 lightweight pocket pistols
Thanks for watching Glen. I have really grown to like the 32acp as well. I usually carry something larger but when i'm fishing or out running around the countryside I feel perfectly comfortable with a 32. The p32 is also a really good gun. I might do a dedicated video with it next.
i wish i had bought the p32. would have saved 200 and got a pistol that works...
I was in Bass pro the other day one box of ..50 rnds 32 ACP.. on the shelf they wanted $43 for it😮
@@glenmones713 holy mackal
My first 3032 had the infamous ( blued version) cracked frame. I sent it back to Beretta and received the new fat frame inbox model.
How's it holding up? I hear they still crack.
Haven’t shot it much ,it mostly sits in the safe.
@@dudemcx1077 I hear they crack a lot. Even the Inox. I don't want to spend that much money on a gun that does that.
I got lucky and did not have to pony up for the inox, I would not pay that for a new one! Especially for a gun that’s going to fail. But there are those that say it’s only cosmetic and won’t hinder the operation of the gun.
@@dudemcx1077 True. I think I'd go with a Seecamp over the Tomcat. They're expensive but at least they work. I love the Tomcat but it's just too risky. Thumb down for Beretta.
Mine stays mostly in the safe but I always carry my kel-tec P32 as a backup or primary in a pinch. It so much lighter and almost as accurate at 15 yards. I bought every box of 25 & 32ACP ammo I saw from Walmart when they put all of their handgun ammo on close out sale. Prices were $11 later $6 per box of 50. My local store sells 25ACP 50rd box @ $42, I would imagine 32ACP would sell in the same ballpark. I don’t shoot much 32 these days but shoot 22lr in my Bobcat and Lcp 22 for practice several times a month to retain my mouse gun skill set sharp. I always shoot at 15 yards because anything closer is a guaranteed good hit and no challenge.
Thanks for watching. These guns are most definitely shooters. Hard to beat a Beretta mouse gun😁
Love my Tomcat. Nice little shooting range.
Thank you and thanks for watching and commenting. 👍👍👍
Nice video, I just came across it. Yeah the quality that Beretta puts into These pocket guns are phenomenal. I have several Bobcat, Tomcat and Jetfire’s in different calibers and each one and all are great small firearms. Also very nice shooting.
Thanks. They are cool guns for sure 😁
I always use a pocket holster when I pocket carry mostly desantis nemesis & Superfly ..(velcroed on flap to prevent printing in pocket)
I used to own a .32 ACP Beretta Tomcat back in the 2000s. While it was small, it was thick, heavy, and clunky. It did not feel comfortable as a pocket pistol. The other problem was that it was a used Tomcat that I purchased. I visited an indoor pistol range. The Tomcat jammed on the first magazine. Whoever originally owned this Tomcat pistol instead of getting the pistol repaired, simply passed it on to the next person by selling it to the gun store.
I returned the Tomcat to the gun and they repaired it, no questions asked. But I shortly later traded the Tomcat in for a Taurus .357 magnum revolver.
Thanks for watching. The original tomcats were slimmer than the new versions. I think I should buy one for comparison. Still a pretty chunky gun for such a mild caliber.
@@gillysguns9244 The P32 Kel Tec is what you should look at. It's about the same size as the Tomcat, perhaps a tad larger. It weighs only 7.5 ounces unloaded, compared to the Tomcat's 15 ounces. The Kel Tec P32 also has a slim profile compared to the Tomcat.
I wanted a P32 but it is not authorized for sale in California because it does not have a safety. I then went for the smaller, highly-acclaimed, high-quality, LW Seecamp pistol, which costs much more and weighs 11.5 ounces empty. The Seecamp is the smallest .32 ACP semi-auto pistol in the world. Still, it feels heavy in my hand because it is all stainless steel. It would be nice if it was a several ounces lighter. Still, I'm happy with it. The LW Seecamp is truly a pocket pistol. Unlike the anemic .25 ACP, the .32 ACP especially in hollow point, offers credibly better stopping power.
@@jeffyoung60 thanks for watching. I have a video on the p32, I really like it. I haven't made one on the seecamp yet but will probably do that. The beretta is the largest .32 that I would call a pocket pistol but they are also the most accurate.
That's really good shooting for something that's basically for bad breath distances.
Thanks for watching. The little berettas are more accurate than I can shoot them. Beretta makes good quality firearms and even the short barreled ones are very accurate. Some other manufacturers can't say that.
The 7.65 Browning AKA .32 ACP was far more popular than the .380 until after WW2. It was used by European police and military forces from WW2 and even after. It was more popular here than the .380 for concealed carry and in my experience more accurate in the same guns like COLT 1903 .32 VS 1908 .380, WALTHER PPK 7.65 VS PPK .380.
Thanks for watching. I find that .32acp is more accurate than the .380 as well.
Nice video just bought one took it to the range. Performed just like yours
Nice! I hope you enjoy it, I sure do. They are kinda addictive. You will find yourself buying every one you find😜😜😜😜
I use round nose FMJ and never concern myself with the potential for rim lock because the round nose pretty much fills the magazine. It is the flat points (WWB) or hollow points that are shorter that have the potential for rim lock because they could shift forward in the magazine.
Thanks for watching. I have never had an issue but I take care when loading the mags. I honestly don't see a reason for hollow points in the 32 but I have shot them. The expansion isn't worth the expense so I usually carry fmjs as well.
You are damn accurate with the 32.
Thanks but there is a lot of luck involved too!!! It is more accurate than most would think. The limiting factor is the short sight radius. Wish I had a ransom rest to test the true accuracy.
Fun review, and timely. I've had a Beretta 21A Bobcat for years, from back when they still had wood grips. Great pocket gun. I'd always wondered whether the Tomcat behaved like a slightly bigger version of the 21A, and it seems to. I might consider it rather than the LCP, 2 or Max, depending on what's available locally.
Thanks for watching. The tomcat is really pleasant to shoot. You do get a little more recoil due to the slide mass but it is very nice. Much easier shooting than the lcp. I still carry a 21a more than the tomcat though. Mainly because of todays ammo prices. They are both awesome in their own rights. If you just want a range toy try and find a beretta 81. They are by far the easiest to shoot. Also really accurate for a midsized handgun. Maybe I will do a video on the 81. It is my favorite beretta!
Hey, I'd like to see a review of the Beretta 81. I'll put that on the shopping list. I had a Browning BDA 380 in the 1980s, similar design. One of those guns I regret selling or trading.
@@theparalexview785 i have been wanting to take the 81 out for a while now so I will make a video tomorrow... Weather permitting. Classic firearms has the beretta 85s in stock. I have been thinking about picking one up, the only reason I haven't is because the 85 is single stack and I really want an 84 that has the double stack mag like the bda. Wish I could buy them all.
Got the 21a I would like a Tom Cat but the way ammo is I dont need another boat anchor..
@@barbarasteed3966 thanks for watching. In today's ammo availability in wouldn't buy another caliber either. 22 is almost to expensive to shoot as well. I may have to start doing black powder reviews!
Love my Tomcat Inox also, but I carry my Seecamp 32 more often. Absolutely disappears in the pocket but is still easy to fire (not as much the 380 Seecamp, but I carry one of those sometimes too)
Thanks for watching. One of these days I will pick up a seecamp. I really like the design and how small they are. Should be fun for eggs too!
maybe I missed it, but what ammo brand you were using? Very good shooting!
Thanks for watching. I was using reloaded ammo with 71 grain lead cast bullets.
It would be nice to have a GLock 43-sized .32 ACP with a steel or aluminum mag designed by Shield Arms that holds perhaps 13+1! Great pistol for chicks that don't like recoil!
Thanks for watching. The cz82 (or 83?) Was available with a 15 round magazine in 32acp. As far as I know that is the highest capacity available besides the c z scorpion. Wish other companies made more mid sized 32s. They are fun to shoot.
I like the gun 32acp
Thanks for watching. It is a fun gun!
@@gillysguns9244 very safe and self-defence..I love it
That’s interesting mine shoots a little low as well. Still a good mouse pistol for carrying.
A super fun gun to shoot. 😄👍🏼
It sure is. Thanks for watching.
"FOOORE".... Some would turn their noses up at the .32 but you show what shot placement can do to up it's ante.
Thanks for watching. The 32acp is a viable round for self protection. Funny thing is the 71 grain lead bullet passes completely through the golf ball. A 158 grain cast lead 38 special bullet will lodge inside the golf ball. The 38 has more energy but the 32 will penetrate farther. Golf sure is a fun sport!!!
I have never seen any tip up Beretta have any problem with extraction. I believe it is a non issue.
Thanks for watching. The only time it becomes an issue is when you are clearing a round that didn't fire. With no extractor you have to dig the cartridge out with your finger. I have had that happen more on the 21a due to the dirty rimfire ammo that isn't always reliable.
Love mine, however people do not realize it but it is a fat little gun... thicker than a Glock 26 even.
Thanks for watching and commenting! These are fat little guns 😂😂
Couldn’t agree more, with the combination of size, cartridge and single stack mag there are better options for me.
the frame cracking is still a concern hence the ammo restrictions. mind the bore on the right side of the frame where trigger draw bar pin i think it is goes....
Thanks for watching and commenting. I shoot some pretty mild reloads so I don't anticipate issues. I will keep an eye on it though.
Looks like fun. Makes me want a Tomcat. Snub revolver for utility carry episode 3?
Thanks for watching. I actually have episode 3 already made. It is another .32😁. I may do a snubbie for episode 4!
Pretty good! 👏
Thanks for watching.
What powder are you using, by the way? Do you think Alliant’s Bullseye might work well for this caliber and gun?
Thanks for watching. Bullseye will work just fine for light bullets. For the 71 grain lead bullet i use tightgroup. I dont reload a lot of 32acp so my load data is limited.
Is there any concern with a lefty using this gun? Any concern with accidentally discharging the magazine?
First, thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
As far as left handed I don't have any issues. I actually tend to drop the mag more when I'm using my right hand. The meat of my hand hits the mag release. It's not a problem but can happen. The safety is not ambi so that may pose a problem for lefties.
Nice gun. Too bad about the frames cracking and ammo limitations.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I haven't had any issues with the frame on this one. I have probably shot it twice as much as a normal person would too. I don't shoot my older one near as much.😉😉😉
Problem with early guns was not slides cracking. It was frames cracking.
Thanks for watching. You are correct, the frames had a cracking problem.
Shooting beer cans defeats the purpose of this gun. The Beretta is to protect you against other humans, not to aim at beer cans in their hands, so why not practice on full-height figure targets?
Thanks for watching and commenting. I am showcasing the ability of the platform beyond what the common though might be... And just having fun. Aim small miss small. Accuracy helps with all firearm disciplines.
@@gillysguns9244 Thanks for the prompt reply. Good luck throwing grenades into the enemy's pockets. 😀
Grenades are for people who can't hit what they are shooting at. 😏 By the way, I didn't shoot a single beer can. I was shooting golf balls. Beer cans are 50 yard targets.
Nice . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! !
Thanks for watching.
I had two slides crack in the 1980’s. I was told I shouldn’t shoot Fiocchi or Seller and Bellot 73 grain fmj. Just bought a new one in 2022. It still has the same ammo limitation. Can someone explain this to me? They beefed up the slide but it still can’t shoot reasonable ammo for self defense.
Thanks for watching. I haven't had an issue with this one and I shoot any ammo I can find. I'm sure Beretta is just covering their butts due to the past problems.
How much does it weigh? A tad heavy for a trouser pocket? Jacket pocket, sure, but anything else probably needs a holster.
I don't have a scale to weigh it with but its not bad. It carries about the same as my ruger lcp in a pocket holster.
I was at a gun show a few weeks ago and they had a Beretta tomcat 32 ACP that was all black they only wanted $400 for it out the door now I'm kicking myself in the ass everyday thinking about it what a dumbass I was pass it up
Thanks for watching Jim. Don't beat yourself up too bad over it. That sounds like a really good deal but im sure you will find another one at a similar price. I watch gunprime.com and found this one for under 350. After shipping and transfer it was about 400.
Gilligan's Guns!
Thanks for watching. I like gilligan's guns. Maybe I should change the name😁
@@gillysguns9244 Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was quoted $100 for 50 rd of Winchester HP... Ridiculous
Thanks for watching! Everything is high right now but that is highway robbery. I have some fiocchi that is loaded with hornady xtp. I paid $22 a box last april for them. I really started shooting more 32 after covid because that was all I could find in the stores. That didn't last long, now you cant find 32.
@@gillysguns9244 I understand that it's not a popular caliber but the prices are just insane, $42 for Fiocchi FMJ... Paradoxically I found better deals on Gun Broker than at my LGS
@@maxfalconi6995 I'm glad I decided to reload 32acp a few years ago. It has never been easy to find but its getting impossible now days. I find that import ammo is easier to get for the 32. I have had good luck with ppu... When you can find it.
mine fails to feed the first 3-4 rounds in every mag, and shoots WAY low/left. im trying to get betetta to give me an RMA but they are not responsive. it sucks because i carried a 96D on the job, and love my 92FS. ill never give beretta anothrr dime.
Thanks for watching. That really sucks that they won't help you. I have two tomcats and they both function perfectly. Maybe try contacting them through your dealer. Seems like manufacturers respond better when the people they rely on selling their produce get involved.
Why in the world would you rinse the gun in the sink? Ive never heard of anyone rinsing a gun in a sink. How about blowing it out with compressed air and cleaning it with some kind of gun cleaner...
Thanks for watching Wyatt. The rinsing in the sink comment is just a joke with the utility carry guns. I actually prefer to clean my handguns in any ultrasonic cleaner. I then rinse them off in the sink and dry them with compressed air.😁 That just gave me an idea for a video!!! Happy shooting.
I take my Glock 43 in the shower with me. Don’t judge 😂 BTW I had an 81 and regret selling it…
Thanks for watching. We all need a shower gun😳
What about the Kel Tec P32?
Thanks for watching. I have a video on the p32 as well. They are all my favorites!
Where can i find some genuine baretta mags for it?
Right now there are none in stock anywhere I normally buy. I suggest buying directly from Beretta on their website but they are out of stock too. Looks like the only mags available are pro mags. I would buy one and see how it works, then buy some more if you are satisfied with it. I haven't had much luck with promag so personally I would wait till Beretta had some in stock.
I was at a gun show
I'm not sure what happened to your other comment but I responded to it and now its gone. Keep looking and you will find one in the 400 range. Thats about what I have in this one after the shipping and transfer fees. Thanks for watching.
I need one
Or two!!! Thanks for watching.
Saturday night special
Thanks for watching. I would generally agree however these little berettas are a lot higher quality than an old saturday night special.