1959 Beretta 950B 22 Short

[@scottmorgan1016]

Never shot one but I like it. Found one at local pawn shop 3 weeks ago, the spring in tip barrel didn't work. The throw lever for the barrel seemed funky and lastly the right side stocks screw didn't hold stock on frame good. He still wanted 280 for it, so I passed on it. He wouldn't budge on price

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

That bites. They're pretty cool little guns but parts can be tough to find.

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

I’ve got one of these in .22 short, which is called the “Minx”. In .25ACP the same gun is called the Jetfire”. (Unrelated I also have a 21A Bobcat in .22LR and the 3032 Tomcat in .32ACP). All “non-sporting” firearms were banned from importation in 1968, had nothing to do with the safety, although when production was moved to the US these 950s were upgraded to the 950BS model, which has a frame-mounted thumb safety, similar to a 1911. They were made until 2003. These absolutely were designed, built, marketed and utilized as self-defense weapons, even in .22 short. Similar to the Colt 1908 Vest Pocket, the Astra Cub/Colt Jr, Baby Browning, Budischowsky TP-70 (mouse gun royalty) and so many others, these little guns were wildly popular as self-defense weapons right up until the 1968 Firearms Act, and then again through the ‘70s and ‘80s, for those which successfully moved production to the US. I love your shooting shack and look forward to more videos. Just please do a bit more research before filming next time. There’s enough wrong info out there as it is. 👍

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Will do, thanks for watching!

[@chicorodriguez3964]

I have a minks .22short but I'm pretty sure the magazine springs are completely worn out because it jams like crazy but it is a cool little gun by the way both of my mags say beretta on them

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

That's entirely possible, I'll bet spring technology has advanced since these things were made. Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

Make sure you’re not attempting to fire strong loads in these. Contrary to popular belief, they run best on standard velocity, just as Beretta recommends.

[@SuperLaplander]

I like the small Berettas with tip up barrel, thanks for showing us!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Me too. Very neat design. Thanks for watching!

[@jaredmpp7633]

I wasn't aware this gun in that chamber existed. Thanks for showing us.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

As far as I know, this is the only .22 short semi auto, commercially available. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelhayes7471]

I had one of the 25 caliber back in the 90s there nice guns I think they started making them in 32 a few years ago

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Yes, there are a couple different calibers these days. Thanks for watching!

[@robertl6196]

I have a 25 version of the later BS variant. Fun little gun. Very reliable. I slip it into a pocket when walking around my woodlot, just for fun.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

The guy I bought this from had both the .22 short and the .25 version, pre-safety. I just had to have the short! Thanks for watching!

[@kriseckhardt5148]

Cool! All the 950's share the same frame! Switch the barrel, slide and mag and you can shoot 22 short, 25 ACP and I rechambered one barrel to take 22 lr! Fun guns!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I think .22 shorts are some of the most fun little rounds. Thanks for watching!

[@dakotaboggs2250]

This is one of my favorite guns of all time, I have a cpl of them but my favorite Is a first-year production in mint condition, I have the box it came in aswell which I can't find another version of online, I've been asking others about it for a while but no one can give me any info on it.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I like any firearms that can shoot shorts. There are even cooler if they're a semi-auto. I wish I had the box for mine! Thanks for watching!

[@shanepitzer4126]

Definitely a neat little pistol. Thanks for sharing!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thank you for watching!

[@hawkeye7834]

I had the tomcat in 32 i actually liked that little gun

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

They're pretty cool little pistols. Thanks for watching!

[@hawkeye7834]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview they definitely are and I like the tip up barrel caus someone with a hand injury don't have to worry about racking the slide then

[@richardbentoski867]

Yes! The Taurus PT22 I have is quite difficult to rack, this one is tough but easier than the .22lr.@@hawkeye7834

[@sasquatch885]

I have to say I was surprised by your grouping at 7 yards!👍🏻

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

You and me both!

[@bluescatreimer]

Cool little pistol Richard.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I think so too! Thanks for watching!

[@danthompson1467]

My smallest gun is a lcr2 but that definitely looks smaller great job 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It is a tiny one! Thank you!

[@SkunkWorksRifle]

Definitely a cool pistol 😎👍🇺🇸

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I think so too! Thanks for watching!

[@terryschiller2625]

That is a cool little mouse gun.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It's a cute little fella! Thanks for watching!

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

We carry the .25acp model, and I'd like to acquire one of these .22 short models...I figure the .22 short would be much cheaper to practice with, 15 cents a round versus 50 cents a round, that adds up fast...lotta folks joke about mouse guns, but they never volunteer to back up their jokes...

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Nobody wants extra holes, regardless of the caliber! The guy I bought mine from, had both the .22 short and the .25acp. The shorts seemed to be a little harder to find, so I grabbed it, I'll pick up the .25 one of these days. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview right now we have a fair amount of both calibers on hand (shorts are fun no matter the platform), and can find more for the time being...neither caliber is dirt cheap, but in moderation can be enjoyed some...

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I agree! I have an 1890 Winchester in .22 short, that is one FUN rifle!

[@jtns2845]

these tip-up berettas and similar mini pistols are nice little mouse guns but i recently discovered that age brings some hand dexterity issues that make running one difficult. thus sadly away went mine. keltec p32 is the smallest ccw that i can run well.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I know a guy that carries a KelTec p32, very neat little pistol. Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

I have rheumatoid and run a 3032 Tomcat (similar to this, but in .32ACP) specifically because they’re so easy to run. You realize there is no situation where racking the slide is necessary, right? 👍

[@jtns2845]

@@MichaelBlueMusic if you want to reload a fresh mag without manually inserting a live round into the chamber then there certainly is a time when the slide must be racked. when i practice with a ccw i run it dry then do a quick reload (speedloader with revolver, magazine with pistol). i always carry a reload for my ccw, always.

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

@@jtns2845that’s your choice though, it’s not “necessary”. Besides, manually cock the hammer first and the slide becomes very easy to rack, too. 🤷‍♂️👍

[@jtns2845]

@@MichaelBlueMusic yes it’s my choice to have a reload. if one chooses to have a reload then being able to safely and easily rack is indeed necessary. yes it’s possible to make racking a tip-up easier by simultaneously depressing the trigger, which isn’t particularly safe in my opinion. operating a firearm in a consistently safe manner is necessary for me, which for me includes not depressing the trigger before acquiring the target. so, if one chooses not to have a ready reload then easily racking the slide is unnecessary. if one wants to have a ready reload then easily racking the slide is indeed necessary. simple. we all choose to hike our own trails, so asserting that “there is no situation where racking the slide is necessary” is incomplete and ultimately inaccurate.

[@user-rn5ks8sf5x]

The Mighty Mousegun! A nice alternative in the modern world of polymer 9mm’s!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

There is nothing about a polymer pistol that gets me excited, but if they're made of metal with wood furniture!!! Thanks for watching!

[@DiegoGonzalez-pp3fs]

I own the same gun. Also have some feeding problems with the ammo I can buy here (Seller Bellot, FM). Did You ever test CCI Short HP?

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I did not. Hopefully, I'll be picking up an original Beretta magazine and doing a little more testing. Very cool little pistol. Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

CCI CB or standard velocity seem to work best in all of these tip-barrels. Avoid high pressure ammo and they do great.

[@JimE6243]

Looks like the massive air movement from that hunk tilted your picture.😊 JimE

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

It's a regular old Hand Canon! Thanks for watching JimE!

[@Machi74005]

I wouldn't mind a Tomcat in 22LR. I get slide bite on my upper knuckle from my PPK.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I haven't even fired my PPK yet. I like all these little mouse guns. Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

3032 Tomcat is only .32ACP, but this Minx is .22 short and post-1968 US-made versions have a frame-mounted thumb safety. 👍

[@wagon9082]

Good video

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@TimothyWalkington]

Early beretta magazines will only have two welds on back of magazine if more than two welds it’s aftermarket and no Information on the magazine on early factory magazine

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Thanks for the comment, I'll have to pay close attention to them when I find some. Thanks for watching!

[@eliasortiz4713]

Saben donde puedo comprar un cargador 22 corto para mi beretta

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Consulte eBay y el corredor de armas. Ese es el único lugar donde los he visto.

[@eliasortiz4713]

Tendrá en link

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Tendrás que hacer una búsqueda. Se supone que no debo proporcionar enlaces a empresas que vendan armas de fuego o accesorios para armas de fuego.

[@eliasortiz4713]

Gracias amigo si me pudieras decir igual por privado donde puedo conseguir municion te lo agradecería mucho

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Todo lo que puedo decir es que consultes con tu armería local. Ojalá pudiera ayudarte más pero no vendo nada relacionado con armas de fuego.

[@raymondpexton5440]

Oh yea its 7+1 not 6+1

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Mine are 6+1 and most of the ones I've seen for sale on line are six rounders too. Thanks for watching!

[@Squib1911]

Wow. That is tiny.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Yes it is! Not good for fat hands. Thanks for watching Squib!

[@squiblift2019]

A "pocket" gun.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

With a little room to spare!

[@raymondpexton5440]

The only thing 21 feet is to far, most will be used 5 to 10 feet

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

If you can hit your target at 21', 5-10' should be a piece of cake. Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

People say that, until they shoot them. All of these early (high quality) mouse guns are deadly accurate to 25 yards.

[@BrettBaker-uk4te]

Even worse sights than a Phoenix HP22!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

Sadly, yes. Thanks for watching!

[@REB-forever]

I had one in my opinion they are garbage.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

They're kind of a novelty gun. Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelBlueMusic]

In what way? Maybe you had a bad one, or were running too high pressure of ammo in it. The only other issues I’ve seen come from aftermarket magazines, riding the slide or limp-wristing.