Beretta Tomcat Review

This Beretta Tomcat review will focus on the 3032 Covert. The 3032 Tomcat is an original Beretta firearm. It has the unique ability to tip up the barrel, place a round into the chamber, or unload the pistol without needing to rack the slide. This makes it stand out from its.32 ACP rivals, even though it is a simple blowback design chambered with.32 ACP (also called 7.62 Browning). This covert version is distinguished by its threaded barrel that can accept a suppressor. Although you could add a compensator, this gun was designed to be suppressed. Role Many Beretta Tomcats are designed to be concealed carried. Although the tip-up barrel feature has been recommended for arthritis sufferers older and weaker, I think it is a little questionable for them. Although it is easy to tip the barrel up to load or unload the gun the double-action trigger of this gun is very heavy. Anyone who has difficulty racking the slide of this firearm will also struggle to pull the trigger. It’s not a great choice for those with weaker hands. Although it is very heavy, it could be carried in a pocket. Modern.380s are small and easy to control, and guns like Glock 42, which are similar in profile but slimmer and shoot more accurately, make this gun not a good choice for concealed carrier self defense. 32 ACP I love the.32 ACP. It has many advantages over the 380, and I believe it is better for self-defense. Unfortunately, the gun’s design is not suitable for self defense. It is possible to use it for self-defense if it is compared to other options. Yes. It is an ideal gun to use for self-defense. No. Grab A Gun Its threaded barrel makes it easy to add a suppressor, which makes the gun great fun to shoot. This gun makes you think back to the Mossad assassinations or great battles in history. Although it is not the exact gun used, it is a great placeholder and a lot fun to shoot at the range. Keep reading if you are looking for a gun that is fun to shoot. You should read another Beretta Tomcat review if you want me to tell you this is the best self-defense gun ever made. Features Beretta Tomcat Review
The Beretta Tomcat comes with a seven-round magazine. ProMag extended magazines can also be purchased, but I wouldn’t recommend this as their reliability has been inconsistent. As we have already mentioned, the most distinctive feature is the threaded barrel, which allows you to mount a suppressor on the gun. Although the barrel can lift up and down, it is a fixed-barrel design. The gun’s mechanical accuracy is exceptional because the barrel doesn’t move during firing. It is also a great host for suppressors, as the suppressor will not affect reliability. Magwell The Magwell on the Beretta 332 Tomcat is small and difficult to reload. It also sits well below your pinky. This gun is not only slow to load, but it also has a unique magazine release that we’ll discuss later in the review. Grip/Ergonomics I would definitely call the Beretta Tomcat’s grip fat. It is very wide for a single-stack.32 ACP gun. It is very comfortable in the hands, but it is also difficult to conceal if you want to carry this concealed. It is almost as wide as a Glock 26. Grab A Gun The gun does not have removable backstraps. However, the front and back straps are made of vertical lines that prevent the gun from moving around in your hands. These are not the most effective serrations but they work well to hold the gun in its place. My Tomcat Covert’s grips are textured on their bottom with traditional checkering. It fits right where your fingers meet, so it is effective. The overall ergonomics of the gun means that it won’t slip in your hands. Although the gun is not slick, the texturing does help. The gun’s frame and grips are very matte. This allows you to hold it in place, even if your hands are sweaty. Even in these cases, the checkering and vertical lines will keep the gun from moving around in your hand. Review of the Beretta Tomcat General Feel Overall, this gun feels fat. It’s a small gun that feels very comfortable in the hands and is very short. It’s the only way I can describe it. Grab A Gun The Beretta 3032 Tomcat Covert’s front sight is milled into its barrel and is very low profile. The rear sight is dovetailed in but also has a tiny notch. These sights are nearly impossible to see in daylight. They blend in with the rear of your suppressor if you have them mounted on the gun. It is difficult to accurately shoot this gun because they are hard to see. The rear sight could theoretically be replaced. The rear sight is better than the front, and the front sight cannot be replaced. Unless you spend a lot of money having a gunsmith custom build sights for your gun, you are stuck with what it comes with. Red-Dot Options This gun does not have any red-dot options at this time and I doubt it will ever. This gun was made before red-dots were popular for handguns. The gun’s back is also very small, so it’s unlikely that there’s enough room to add a red dot to the gun. The red-dot’s extra weight could affect reliability due to its blow-back nature. Grab A Gun You would need to find a place to screw into the barrel which is quite narrow. The Beretta 3032 controls are slightly different to most guns. The main difference lies in the magazine release, which will be discussed later in this review. Safety Beretta Tomcat Review The thumb safety is located on the left side, making it ideal for right-handed shooters. It’s ergonomically designed so you can ride your thumb on top of it while shooting. You will definitely have the safety slide on your thumb when you fire if you ride it mid-shoot. You can also place your thumb below safety to ensure that you don’t accidentally press the safety again while firing. It is a stiff design, but not too stiff that it will be difficult to get it off and on. Although an ambi-safety is a better option (especially if your left-handed), it works. The trigger itself is double-action/single-action and you can use the safety in both modes. This hammer can be difficult to de-cock if you intend to use it in double-action mode with safety. The gun does not have a de-cocker so you will need to manually de-cock it. The hammer is so small it’s difficult to keep your hand on it to prevent it from dropping and accidentally setting off the round in its chamber. If you plan on carrying this gun in double action mode with the safety down I recommend tipping up the barrel, and then taking a round out. Grab A Gun Magazine Release This gun has one the most unique magazine releases that I have ever seen. It is located on the left side, at the bottom of the grip. You can use your thumb to release the magazine release. The magazine will then be released using your left hand. However, the magazine itself will not fall free. Slide Stop This gun does not have a last-round slide hold open or slide release. This gun does not have any of these features. It’s a blow-back design without any way to manually lock it back. Overall Ergonomics Beretta Tomcat Review Overall, this gun feels very comfortable in the hand. The width is my biggest complaint. It has a good grip surface for most people, but it can cause problems if you want to conceal the gun. Trigger As we stated earlier in this Beretta Tomcat Covert review, the trigger is a double-action/single-action trigger. We’ll be discussing the trigger in both modes. Double-action triggers have a very gritty, spongy take up before you hit a wall. As you reach a gritty break, you will feel a little more resistance. The firing primer is ignited when the hammer strikes the wall. The reset is a single-action reset. It takes about a tenth to reset the trigger break. Grab A Gun If you use the gun in single action, after disengaging the safety, the trigger will be much farther back than it is in double-action. You’ll feel a little bit of take-up, then the gritty break before the gun falls. Both trigger pulls are not very light, but the single-action trigger pull doesn’t feel as heavy. This gun is not going to deliver a smooth trigger like the Beretta 92 LTT. Although the trigger is functional, it’s not smooth. Aftermarket There aren’t many options for this gun. This gun is not designed for self-defense. This gun is intended to be enjoyed by most people. There are few options for magazines and aftermarket grips. Maintenance The Beretta 3032 Tomcat can be a bit difficult to maintain. Although it isn’t difficult, taking my slide off isn’t easy. It may take some fiddling to get the slide on/off properly. To lower the gun, remove the magazine and pull the slide back. Make sure the gun is not loaded as usual. After that, you will need to pull the slide back a little and then push the barrel release lever to tip the barrel upwards. Let the barrel rise slowly, then let the slide go forward slowly, and then tip it forward. You can lift the slide off of the gun once the barrel is fully forward. It’s easy to clean once the barrel is fully extended. Grab A Gun To reassemble the gun you simply need to put the slide back in its place and rotate the barrel. You can then cycle the slide to ensure it’s unloaded, and then manually drop your hammer. If you do make a mistake, it’s a simple task. To remove the slide from the gun, you may need a rubber mallet or gunsmithing tool. (Don’t ask how I know this.) Aesthetics I think this gun is beautiful from a aesthetic standpoint. It is as sleek and elegant as the 1911. It is not as elegant and sleek, but it is still a classic-looking firearm. Absolutely. Yes. This firearm is stunning with its matte black finish and wooden grips. It can also be ordered in FTE, which may be a good option for some, but not for me. It is definitely my favorite configuration. Shooting Beretta Tomcat Review Shooting the gun will be much more enjoyable when suppressed. It’s easy because the muzzle threads are set up for a 1/2×28. This is a standard 9mm suppressor. It is not as simple as you might think. You will encounter resistance if you load seven rounds into the magazine and then pull the slide back and let it go forward. The slide’s serrations are very short and can be seen right next to your firing hand. It’s difficult to reach your thumb and finger down to grab the serrations and retrieve the slide. There is not enough space to grab the slide. It would be much easier to just lift the barrel and put one round of.32ACP in it. Grab A Gun My buddy told me while I was shooting it that I was more at fault with this gun than with my Langdon LTT or Staccato P. I couldn’t agree more. Although this gun is great fun to shoot, it’s not easy to use. There is very little recoil. It’s a pleasant shooting experience, provided your hands are not too large. Slide-bite is likely to occur if you have large hands. It didn’t hurt me, but it could hurt others. I consider myself a competent handgun shooter. I can hit steel up to 100 yards with a CP 365 and iron sights. Sight Hurts It Despite this, I was able to shoot this gun at 10 meters on a target of similar size and hit it. Although the trigger is difficult to use, the iron sights are the most difficult to control. This gun was shot with most of its rounds suppressed. The sights hidden behind the suppressor are difficult to see. It was not black so it was easier to see the sights than with black suppressors. I couldn’t see the sights well despite this. Fun Factor: This gun is extremely difficult to get on steel but it is fun to shoot. Shooting a suppressed.32 ACP makes you feel like James Bond. It would have been much easier to shoot if the sights were better. I was able print semi-acceptable groups after I worked hard and focused on keeping the sights in line. Given the difficulty and size of this gun to shoot, I was very happy. Grab A Gun If I was using this in self-defense, I wouldn’t mind being less than three yards from my attacker. In our Beretta Tomcat Review, I don’t think the 3032 Tomcat is best used for self-defense. The Beretta 2032 Tomcat Covert is a fun gun to shoot at the range, and a great gun to show off to your friends. This gun is not recommended if you are looking for a gun you can use for self-defense. This gun is a great addition to my collection. However, it’s not for everyone. This gun is one of my favorites from the ’70s. It’s a modern version, but still retains the old-fashioned feel. It’s fun to shoot with, even though I can’t hit any. Grab A Gun Please use the contact form to reach us with any questions regarding our holsters.