This post pretty much sums it up. I'm in complete agreement. Other than targets the only thing my Tomcat has shot is a padlock ( off a treestand. Worked great) and a nuisance snapping turtle in my pond.
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This post pretty much sums it up. I'm in complete agreement. Other than targets the only thing my Tomcat has shot is a padlock ( off a treestand. Worked great) and a nuisance snapping turtle in my pond.
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I love mine primarily due to neurologic problems with my hands. I find it so convenient to be able to pop that barrel up and insert a cartridge followed by the magazine. Then it's all set to go …… it shoots well for a .32 ACP, and based on what it's intended for, it'll get the job done. I have no problem in recommending the Tomcat for anyone having difficulties racking a semi auto pistol.
JFthunder
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Mine does well at 5, 7, & 10 yards, begins to spread out by 15. Originally purchased to provide to my wife with carpal and arthritis issues. She has basically quit shooting anything. Now the P32 is most often my in the pocket, quick grab and carry choice . Don't have a 380; have considered the Kahr P380 and the KelTec
Outpost75
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Hole surrounding barrel hinge pin on my INOX Model 3032 cracked at about 2000 rounds of Euro-CIP ammo before the frame cracked at trigger pivot.
SGT ROCK 11B
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Besides the 32 Beretta makes a 22 and a 25 with a tip up barrel.
Did Beretta replace it under warranty?
inspcalahan
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Beretta has a great warranty and customer service. I know this, solely because of the Tomcat .32. I shied away from the older ones after always hearing about issues like frame cracks and ammo sensitivity. About five years ago, I bought one of the new ones, thinking all that would be fixed.
First trip to the range, before the first magazine was empty and using American Eagle ball ammunition, the frame "jumped" off the rails on one side and seized the gun up. With some force, I was able to get it apart and find an internal trigger pin broken, along with the now beveled slide edges. Off to Beretta it went.
Beretta just replaced it with a new gun. This one never broke or had catastrophic issues. It was ammo sensitive, trying about four different loads before I just decided it wasn't for me. Poor trigger pull, kinda fat for its size and I just couldn't trust it as a carry gun. Sold it off and haven't looked back.
I'm not down on Beretta's at all. I've owned a good handful over the years and have enjoyed them all. The little Bobcat .22 continues to be a great little gun, even suppressed. Always reliable. The Tomcat just isn't for me, based on all the above.
If I were looking for a .32, at "get off me distance" the Keltec is a fine option. We've had one in the family for twenty years and it keeps on running. A Seecamp is a great little option, a little more expensive and it likes Speer 60gr Gold Dot's mostly but, with that it's a great little pocket gun. Walther has just released a threaded barrel PPK according to an article in Guns or American Handgunner lately..forgot which... Just my two cents, likely only worth one.
First trip to the range, before the first magazine was empty and using American Eagle ball ammunition, the frame "jumped" off the rails on one side and seized the gun up. With some force, I was able to get it apart and find an internal trigger pin broken, along with the now beveled slide edges. Off to Beretta it went.
Beretta just replaced it with a new gun. This one never broke or had catastrophic issues. It was ammo sensitive, trying about four different loads before I just decided it wasn't for me. Poor trigger pull, kinda fat for its size and I just couldn't trust it as a carry gun. Sold it off and haven't looked back.
I'm not down on Beretta's at all. I've owned a good handful over the years and have enjoyed them all. The little Bobcat .22 continues to be a great little gun, even suppressed. Always reliable. The Tomcat just isn't for me, based on all the above.
If I were looking for a .32, at "get off me distance" the Keltec is a fine option. We've had one in the family for twenty years and it keeps on running. A Seecamp is a great little option, a little more expensive and it likes Speer 60gr Gold Dot's mostly but, with that it's a great little pocket gun. Walther has just released a threaded barrel PPK according to an article in Guns or American Handgunner lately..forgot which... Just my two cents, likely only worth one.
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I have a Taurus TCP PT 738 in 380 and my small hands could not rack the slide. I applied grip tape to the slide over the serrations and it became easy to operate. Try that on your Bodyguard.
Outpost75
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No. This was the 3032 INOX heavy slide they replaced my earlier blued pistol with. They wouldn't replace it, claimed "abuse".
I bought one of those used imported 32 caliber Berettas, I think model 81. It's too heavy for the pocket carry but it's a great little pistol. I'm not too weak (yet) to rack the slide and it's very accurate from the 15 yard line in my hands. No tip up barrel or whatever but it was worth the money. I only have 3 Berettas, but they are very accurate in my hands. The 92S is maybe my best shooter in 9mm.
Just my 2cents on Berettas. They're heavy but they work well.
Just my 2cents on Berettas. They're heavy but they work well.
justwippet2006
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I had a Kahr P380 and, I'm sorry to say, that it was the worst pistol I've ever owned. The slide was extremely hard to rack because they use a ridiculously heavy spring. It was very ammo sensitive - even after the 200 round break-in period. Some days at the range I couldn't get through 2 mags without a failure. I nicknamed the gun "Slash" because the night sights were extremely sharp and constantly cut my fingers. I will say that it was accurate and the recoil was pretty tame for its size.
I literally did a jig the day that I sold it (gladly for a loss).
I agree with that description of accuracy .... not too good past 10 yards...
I bought one shen they first came out. Shot well and didn't seem to finicky with ammo. But, alas, the frame cracked after about 400 rounds and I had to send it back to Beretta. They sent me a 22 Neo as a replacement. Sold that off.
Sorry you had to go through that. I wanted to buy a 3032 a few years ago, but decided not to after reading other reports just like yours on other forums.
I'm not interested in the new 30X due to reports of the hinge pin breaking. I also don't like how they relocated the mag release on the 30X. The mag release on the 3032 and 21A are ideal for me because it's out of the way. On the 30X and 20X, the mag release is right where my thumb rests when gripping the gun, increasing the chance of pressing it accidentally. Also, on the 30X and 20X, I don't see the logic of having a tiny pocket size gun with a humongous magazine finger rest extension. The flat mag floorplate on the 21A and 3032 make more sense for concealment.
I rented a stainless 3032 wide slide model at my local range. It wasn't reliable.
I have a 21A Bobcat in .22LR that was made in Tennessee. It's fun to shoot, but not 100% reliable despite trying a variety a ammo (even CCI Mini Mag 40 grain round nose). I previously had a 21A made in Maryland that also wasn't 100% reliable.
ACORN
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I'd thought about a Tomcat but all I've seen lately had threaded barrels.
No interest.
However if I run across a NAA Guardian in .32 I'll seriously consider it.
No interest.
However if I run across a NAA Guardian in .32 I'll seriously consider it.
mgriffin
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I know it's not a Tomcat, but I wonder if the original poster has considered the Lipsey 432UC. Love mine, light weight, 6 rds. of 32 S&W long or 32 H&R mag. No slide to worry about. Perfect pocket pistol!
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