Beretta 3032 Tomcat - Review!

[@kevinbratcher2221]

Watched till the cursing started, so unnecessary.

[@thegunpenguin]

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[@MajimaGoro8]

The fact that cursing gets you so bent out of shape, speaks more about you as a person and your sheltered existence. This is KZbin, not the Kirk Cameron Family Hour. Grow a pair.

[@terrywhelan1]

Poor baby!

[@FL-Kaiman]

Do you internet?

[@danielchapter70128]

Omg the cursing. Heavens

[@harryohe5844]

I've owned my Tomcat for approx. 16 years. No malfunctions. Easy to load, maintain, fire (even rapidly), conceal, and not expensive. When I was in law enforcement and an investigator, the majority of those situations that ended badly were surprising 90% small caliber wounds. So, I am NOT dissuaded by comments that a .32 is under powered. Medical reports on gun shot incidents confirm that placement is more important that caliber. One can get off 3-5 rounds so very quickly with this gun. With the minimal muzzle jump and some practice it is easy to place all shots within a very small and combat expectable grouping. Going to the .380 or 9mm will improve your survival, but it will punish you and detract from a rapid and well placed grouping. I have on several occasions had to produce my weapon. The simple fact that you have one sends those looking for trouble away except if their suffering from mental illness! I might add that I have hand guns in .22, .32, .30, 38/.357, .45 ACP/LC, and .454 Casul. And frankly I prefer the Tomcat for my late night unwanted drives over the others. Add feature is it is an excellent ankle carry.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Information like this is incredibly valuable.

[@dabol4423]

What do you think about the .357sig caliber? Would you take that over 45acp?

[@harryohe5844]

@@dabol4423 Well, there's two .357 chamberings; one is the Sig auto cartridge and the other is the revolver chambering. One of my carry weapons is the revolver. Frankly, I load it with .38+ as there's less muzzle jump. The auto cartridge has good performance, but as I travel, It's not alway available and expensive to shoot unless you're reloading. I don't use reloads for self protection in an auto loader. Not a good idea as they can get finicky at the wrong time. Revolvers will feed on virtually anything and the ammo is cheap to reload and more dependable. If you're looking for range/club gun, I prefer a revolver. They're easy to care for, available in SS, and .357 can be used with .38. The extra frame strength is a good idea. .38/.357 reloading is very easy. Straight case rounds are as simple as it gets and inexpensive to make. I have .45 auto and revolver. The ammo is more expensive and adds a lot of weight. At the range I have a S & W performance shop .45 ACP revolver in SS. Great gun! very accurate, and eats anything. My accurized .45 auto is extremely finicky about ammo. The most fun to shot are my matched pair of .45 LC Schofields. They are accurate and easy to care for and not at all concerned about what I put in them. I load to "Cowboy" specs at approx.. 780 fps with a 200Gr lead bullet. Having only one choice for general range use' I'd pick a single action in 357/45LC. If you hunt, the .357 would work in most States for pigs/deer. No trouble buying or making ammo either.

[@dabol4423]

@@harryohe5844 I more so have a Glock 32 and I wanted you to give me some insight on function and how you would use it.

[@natashaseider1637]

The ability to quickly fire 7 rounds in a very tight group due to low recoil is the Tomcats best attribute in my humble opinion .

[@thegunpenguin]

I certainly agree with you!

[@yogiyo888]

An excellent review filled with relevant content, appropriately spiced with f-words. I am convinced of the Tomcat.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you so much!

[@hmwaverly3553]

I have had my Tomcat for 18 years.... I love it. I drop it instantly into a front pocket on my way out the front door; sure beats the 9 that I leave home because it’s a pain to pack.

[@WillLarkin]

What a long overdue great review. Never really seen a gun review like this. You mentioned everything I thought about my tomcat in words I couldn't come up with lol

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@bryanj9295]

Hey, Penguin! You make me smile. I honestly thought your (our) style of sense of humor was lost on your generation. Thanks for bringing it back! In all my years of gun handling, I've always wanted one of these little Berettas. You might have just talked me into it, which makes me feel so much better about our fucking world.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the incredibly generous words! The Tomcat is a lot of fun, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

[@spudsmarauder]

The best gun in the world is the one you have in your hand when you need it

[@thegunpenguin]

I couldn't agree more. Not everyone is going to stuff a Glock 19 in their pants all of the time.

[@Unkei69]

I’ve got one and love it! No frame cracks so far on my wide slide version...have to wait and see! Mine wears after market ivory grips. Tried to install them myself and screwed it up! Gun was inoperative and couldn’t even be reassembled by me anyway! Called Beretta and sent it to them. They assembled it properly, installed my ivory grips, test fired it and returned it to me at no charge! They even paid for the return shipping! Best customer service ever! By the way...your review is the most useful, in depth information I’ve ever viewed for this fine little firearm! Thank you! By the way...use whatever language you are comfortable with! Damn..I hate the easily offended religion nuts! I am very spiritually based..but keep your religion and your sexual preferences to yourselves! If something offends you...just don’t watch it!

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words, my friend!

[@randalb2586]

Dude I pretty much gave up on guntubers....you are tge voice I've been waiting for! Freaking awesome!

[@pw603]

I have had one for about 12 years, love this little gun , shoots very well and is super easy to carry

[@donaldblomberg8111]

Do you use a holster?which one?

[@larrylabair5996]

I love your no bullshit vid keep them coming

[@Toxic9813]

My motto... if I can’t beat the crap out of a robber after shooting him 9 times then I deserve to get robbed

[@thegunpenguin]

I'll second that.

[@harmonicablues]

Thoroughly enjoyed your honest opinions on this little gem. Your asides break the monotony of normal gun reviews. During the years I was in LE (1962-1982) I carried a Colt 32 in my pocket as a backup. Over the following years I would carry the smaller sub compacts in IWB holsters or in a pocket. When the Ruger LCP came along in .380 I quickly attached myself to it as an ankle gun or inside my waist band with a Clip Draw. Practicing with it was painful after 50 rounds. Because I truly love the Beretta quality I bought a Tomcat and went back to 32 ACP for pocket or ankle carry. It is an awesome reliable sub compact for every reason you explained. I too was surprised that the patterns were so tight at 10/15/20 yards. Never made it to 50. I have tried Hornaday XTP 63gr in it and they run fine so I keep my carry mag loaded with them and practice with traditional 71gr. FMJ. A little splash of neon paint on the front site helps front site acquisition a little. I would REALLY like to see you review the Springfield (Croatia) XD-e 45 because I think I could become my EDC when OWB is practical and IWB is pretty comfortable.

[@larimus1828]

Have a Galco horsehide pocket holster. I thumb the safety on and take it out of my pocket at night and thumb it off when it goes in my pocket in the morning. I work closely with people all day and no one knows that I’m carrying. I have bought the Lehigh Defense xtreme defender ammo, it works flawlessly in my Tomcat, And NEVER feel under gunned. Great review 👍

[@leewitte4700]

Recently got one. Love it. I agree with every assessment here except one, working the slide hasn't been a problem for me.

[@joeterp5615]

As others have indicated, you really did a great job reviewing this. Thank you for taking the time to help inform people, as you address lots of the little things that people are interested in. I’m only 4 months into shooting/gun collecting (even though I’m no spring chicken - but one visit to the range with my brother hooked me), but you hit on a point that seems intuitive to me - but which others don’t mention as much when talking about caliber - namely, that getting more shots off quickly and more accurately gives you a better chance of winning the day. I’m looking forward to lots of practice with this gun (I ordered it a couple days ago and it arrives tomorrow), and comparing to how quickly and accurately I can fire my other guns which could eventually be CCs (those being a S&W EZ Shield 9mm, a Sig P365XL 9 mm, and a little Ruger LCR 327 Fed Mag revolver). I loved the idea of this Tomcat being able to shoot accurately and fast with a round that ballistically gets where it needs to. Again, nice job!

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words! What do you think of the LCR in .327? I'm very interested in both the gun, and the caliber.

[@joeterp5615]

@@thegunpenguin I love 327 LCR! It feels great in the hand and is easy to shoot - at least with the 32 S&W Long ammo. I haven’t tried any 237 Federal Magnum ammo, but others say that is not so easy to shoot in this small gun (LuckyGunner site). I will say however that my groupings are not very tight with the LCR - but still sufficient for close distances. I’m looking forward to comparing speed and accuracy with the Tomcat, because even though they are different kinds of guns, they both fill the niche of small conceal carry firearms. They are basically the same weight too, with the Tomcat coming in at just 0.5 oz less. But again, I do love the LCR and recommend it.

[@gregggray7650]

Joe my favorite pass time is collecting guns. Many I've collected and have never shot, and that has been a good thing, as many of them have increased in value over the years. I just like firearms as that is our history as Americans. I hope you can continue to collect as much as I have.

[@joeterp5615]

@@gregggray7650 I like that historical perspective you have. That’s one reason why I started out with a couple S&W revolvers. Something so classic about those. I’ve slowed down my collecting a bit, as my Dad has a health issue that’s prevented him from shooting, and we had been collecting and shooting together. But I like my current 10 gun collection. One of my favorites is my 22LR Browning lever-action rifle. Just plain fun to shoot - and yes, this purchase was definitely inspired by watching Westerns.

[@erikwaters4672]

I've got a KelTec P32 that is my summer EDC. It's nice to see someone showing some love for the .32 ACP round, because it really does have its' advantages. Over a .22--centerfire ignition, and a bullet that's almost twice as heavy as a .22 LR. Over a .380--one more round, generally, plus less recoil so as to be able to get a second round on target quicker. Somewhere in my gun-buying is a Tomcat, just waiting to be purchased. I've also got my grandfather's Savage 1917 in .32 ACP, so I have two already. Love 'em!

[@thegunpenguin]

I'm with you all the way! I love .32, and enjoy it often.

[@RubyRedSlippers]

I have been carrying my KelTec P32 almost 20 years, I have a couple of thousand rounds of S&B down the barrel. The last great ammo shortage in 2008 had me purchasing extra range ammo when things eased up. It has never failed. I will purchase aTomcat if they ever begin shipping them again. The biggest problem is locating ammo less than 130 lbs of energy.

[@MPGunther1]

Excellent review and covering all the bases on the history that people need to know and more

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@kristinae.7084]

I love your attitude! And thanks for all the info :)

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words and support!

[@JAIMEBEGOOD]

Thanks for such an informative and insightful video on the tomcat. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@LuisKnight]

Good review. I saw the tomcat at my local gunshop and I was intrigued. Went back a few days later and it was gone. After this review I'm completely sold. Now begins the long process of ordering it and waiting forever for it to arrive.

[@jma3586]

A really good review. Thank you and waiting for my new Tomcat to arrive!

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks for the kind words! I hope you enjoy your Tomcat as much as I've enjoyed mine.

[@T.E.P.]

absolutely love this channel

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you so much! I'm honored!

[@08Kaylee]

I just found your channel. I like what I see. Thanks for the great content

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you so much!

[@davetripper]

Six minutes in and enjoying your style. Great gun and a great presentation, so far, too.

[@jesuscamacho2583]

I own two (2) Tomcats (1 for my collection and 1 for concealed carry). My backup to the Tomcat is the Bersa 380 or Sig 938 9mil. Hoping Beretta improves this gun in the near future.

[@ElderSwamp]

New Beretta 30X got out 2 days ago 😁

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

I would love to have that gun but it is too expensive, so I bought a p32 because of the extended 10 round mag and last round hold open. I love it. After did spending several days with sand paper to remove all the molding marks it is beautifully refined.......Great review, if I can find one used at a great price I’ll buy it

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks for the info on the P32, and for the kind words! Much appreciated! I don't mind paying $360-400 for one of these; that's what it cost me new. It was worth it, especially given that it eats any ammo I've tried. But, we're only 430 rounds in. Fingers crossed it stays this reliable.

[@johnburditt3158]

Great review, very comprehensive! I keep coming back to it trying to decide between a stainless model or one of the new threaded barrel models.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you so much! You can't really go wrong with either model.

[@philregular1465]

ima get the new black one w walnut grips its bad ass

[@NickGuzelian]

Thorough review, good job.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks!

[@Chief2Moon]

My favorite pocket gun when I canoe, kayak, or wear shorts. I shoot standard pressure, and I wish they were made for jazzed up rounds, but I still love my Tomcat.

[@thegunpenguin]

You've got good taste!

[@MensajeDeLaHora123]

Excellent review. I bought mine a few months ago. Really nice 32acp.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words, my friend!

[@kevinosborne8308]

Great review! I love this little gun. Super fun to shoot, even with big hands.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@rayhanes1347]

Amazing that such cool pistols have been around for 100 years by now. Conceal carry has always been a viable option even 100 years ago.

[@incogkn]

“Loose rounds Jingle jangling”. Lol! Instant sub

[@tomhecht6068]

Absolutely great review.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you so much!

[@howardschwartz4411]

Great review. I have tried Over the years many firearms and calibers. I carry now a ruger lcr 327 revolver with 32 S&w long buffalo bore wad cutters. Great penetration and easy shot placement. Sometimes 327 h&r magnum.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks for the kind words! Like you, I love the .32 revolvers. The Practical Tactical Minimalist and I are working a potential .32 wheelgun series.

[@peterbilt8545]

@howardschartz What was the cause that led you to having a ccw

[@thf.8459]

would like to see a 32 mag. yes that woud mean new ammo. would be a great up close defensive wepon.

[@TH-1207]

What is the thing on the right side on the frame above the trigger? I see it move when someone is shooting the gun but no one has said what it is.

[@TheGV50]

Very nice music composition and opening screen shot's, Im getting a theatrical vibe GP! And the Tomcat review was interesting with the Beretta pocket pistol historical recap!

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you, my friend! Great to hear from you!

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

thegunpenguin Hey is this you narrating? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3-cn6OFgKtooc0 You have a great voice for television. Love the videos. Cheers

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you! That's not me, unfortunately -- I'd bet that job came with a fat paycheck.

[@trashcanpossum230]

Awesome video as always homie. Love you and the Tomcat!

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you, my friend! Love you too!

[@trashcanpossum230]

@@thegunpenguin I really loved the music too.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks for listening to it! It felt a bit self-indulgent to include it.

[@trashcanpossum230]

@@thegunpenguin Not at all. You've got talent, it'd be a shame not to use it.

[@thegunpenguin]

You're too kind!

[@jarvisgordon7113]

Lol shells jingling in your pocket, good video thanks for the info

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@CounterSniper67]

Really excellent review. So many reviews tend to be superficial fluff but not yours. In depth and real world information for the average Joe to absorb. I bought my first tomcat approx 25 years ago and sold it 20 years ago and have always missed the lil guy. So I was pleased when I recently came across one in FDE. It’s great and the new color scheme is a nice upgrade from the basic stainless or blued versions. Here’s where it gets interesting. I went to add some new grips but when I removed the grip on the side with the thumb safety the safety spring & plunger went orbital. I’ve ordered replacements but frankly am curious if you’ve ever dealt with this because I’m not entirely certain how to properly reinstall them. I haven’t found any videos showing how and the user manual doesn’t show it either. Any knowledge or guidance you might be able to share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks kindly.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words! Unfortunately, I've had the displeasure of detail stripping a few Tomcats at my shop. When taking the grips off, or working on them in any fashion, I recommend putting the gun inside of a large freezer bag. The bag will catch any flying parts, before they have time to enter a portal to the parts dimension, where they will be lost forever; at least until you move houses, and the part magically returns to our realm. The Tomcat design is excellent for when it was designed, but the disassembly procedure is brutally arcane by modern standards. When you put the grips back on, carefully reinstall the plunger and safety lever. Lay the gun on it's side, and put the grip panel on with extreme care, so as not to disturb the safety. Grip it in place while you place the other panel, and then insert the screws. This is virtually impossible for me adequately describe. It might be worth it to let a gunsmith handle anything on the Tomcat other than basic maintenance, if you don't often work on your guns. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

[@VietnamEli]

I knew an old guy back in the '90s who carried a Colt Pocket Hammerless .32 and when I asked him about .32 he said two things: 1) When you shoot the gun, it doesn't move, and 2) Would *you* want to get hit by a .32? Nuff said. I had a Beretta Cheetah .380 at the time and *hated* shooting it because my hand would hurt the rest of the day. I wished I had the .32 instead.

[@kenwhitaker1962]

I was at the range a little while ago and there was an older man a few lanes down from me. His target was out at 25yds. I was unpacking my stuff and he started to fire. His gun made this little pop. It didn’t sound like anything I had heard before. So I walked down to talk to him. He was packing up when I approached and I asked him what he was shooting. It was a .32. He brought his target in and the target had two areas that were obliterated, center mass and the center of the head on the silhouette. When I asked him about the gun it was a Colt Hammerless. He told me it was the gun he was “trained to use”. When I asked who trained him, he just smiled and told me to have a nice day.

[@j.j.123]

The intro music was dope. Great review and video.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you so much!

[@johnnybwrlr983]

Outstanding review. I couldn't agree more. Well said.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks!

[@johnnybwrlr983]

@@thegunpenguin I'm trying to get other .32's to play with, but I love the feel, shoot ability and accuracy of the tomcat. I previously bought a bobcat and its fun to shoot too, and equally accurate. I went to the gun store to see if they had any used tomcat gun for my wife. I didn't want to spend another $589 on one though. They had no more. But a customer walked in wanting a trade with the dealer, but didn't like the $250 value trade offer. We went outside, down the street and I paid $450 for the once fired tomcat inox with 4 boxes of PMC and 1 box of ppu ammo with a hard box and nice leather back pocket holster I wanted. I figure he had about $800 in it. It was a good day. I've had some fte's, but easy to clear, (mostly out but didn't clear the slide), but only with the PMC. My ppu cycled perfectly. I know I am bidding on the guardian and may pickup the seecamp, but its hard to deny the accuracy of the tomcat at 10 yards. And its really fun to shoot. My ppu ammunition was only $20/box. I only hope I can get more, at such a good price. Every one else is at $30-$35+ a box.

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Very nice job. As I indicated below I like this gun a lot. They seem expensive, but they are a well made, practical, self defense weapon. With a spare mag, 15 rounds. Easier to shoot than a dao. I would also note that you can now get pinky extenders for the mag. No extra rounds but a much nicer grip.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks! I totally agree. Though, I'm a weirdo -- I tried the pinky extension, and liked the feel less for some reason. It was strange. I'm an isolated case, to be sure.

[@arlenleffmann4966]

I like your video a lot. The tomcat is on my radar.

[@dben6365]

Excellent review. You are correct on carrying loose rounds, BAD IDEA! In addition to counting rounds there may be one other option. Typically a shooter under stress will forget the round count and fire to empty without doing a tactical reload. Once realized they are out, strip out the empty mag, put in the new mag, cock the hammer, then rack the slid. Yes it will way a few more seconds. But cocking the hammer will release the tension letting the slid be pulled back easy, albeit still a heavy pull on the slide. No a criticism only a possible option. Again great review, especially talking out the .32 press curve, and the beefed up slide.

[@itmeng]

Living in burbs, in a safe area this is usually what I carry in the warmer months. 8 rounds of 32 acp is more than enough. Usually trade it off with my SW 638 for the winter months in the pocket. If I do have to go to the city, in my case Hartford or new haven it’s usually a g26 for my go to. Had a seecamp, but it’s awfully tiny, with no sights and it’s wicked expensive. Also had the p32, but couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with it. Excellent rundown!

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks for the kind words, and for taking the time to share your experiences!

[@avshockey6633]

That's exactly what I do too. I live, work, and spend most of my time in a very safe, very low crime suburban area, so a Tomcat in my pocket is plenty. If I do happen to go into the city, I go with something with a little more punch, and higher capacity.

[@andyleotell]

Pistol wavin new haven! In the top ten murder capitols in the USA…

[@tkannen]

I’ve been looking at the 3032 since they were introduced. I revisited your review a few weeks ago and finally, I ordered a new Inox Tomcat. To be honest, after 30+ years of owning and shooting my 21A, didn’t need much motivation. Now if I can just find some Ammo...

[@thegunpenguin]

Congratulations! You'll have to let me know what you think of it. And yeah, .32 is getting scarce!

[@tkannen]

Finally scored some ammo and made a trip to my range. Settled in pretty quickly and man, what a fun little gun. But Jesus, Joseph and L Ron Hubbard that trigger...I’m a perennial revolve shooter not intimidated by a heavy DA but that trigger just sucks. I’ll have to do something to address that.

[@tkannen]

Update: after flooding the pistol with CLP and a deep cleaning, plus several hundred rounds down range, the trigger smoothed out considerably. Now it’s nearly as good as my trusty old Bobcat.

[@forrest225]

I love the tilty flippy barrel on these. I'm going to keep an eye out for one next time I'm at a pawn shop.

[@thegunpenguin]

It's super cool! There's a lot to love about these.

[@apuzyr]

I picked mine up on GunBroker. Paid more than I should have but “I WANTED IT!” No better reason in my book. 😀

[@thegunpenguin]

@@apuzyr That's all the reason one needs!

[@kevinthec]

Best review of the Tomcat I have seen. I bought mine over a year ago, but have yet to fire it. I plan on taking it to the range, post-covid; and try the Lehigh Defense Xtreme Cavitator, along with FMJs. Test videos show that the Lehigh Defense round gives the .32 auto a boost in performance in ballistic gelatin, bringing performance on par with the more popular .380 auto.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Chief2Moon]

Kevin Carpenter A reminder...Beretta recommends a max of 130ft.lbs.muzzle energy in the 3032 Tomcat

[@petermonck5448]

One of the best presentations. 👍😎☕

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you, my friend!

[@roberthahn3710]

If you use HOT ammo the Tomcat WILL self disassemble upon firing, it happened to me in the’80s.

[@garyallsebrook3493]

I have a Jetfire, An INOX Tomcat and a Cheetah 85F and love all of them!

[@danielchapter70128]

I literally ordered this gun about a week ago after finding this review. Then, having just received the pistol, I watched this review again. You’re out here doing the Lord’s work swaying people to buy stuff

[@Tcorse22]

Wow really thorough review thanks

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for watching!

[@dinodan4478]

This review is the most comprehensive and complete review on this pistol. The Tomcat I is presently hard to find but I found one that is used, but clean looking on the outside and in the barrel. However, after I flip up the barrel it is very hard to push it down back into place (about 4 out of 5 times). Should I buy it and expect a good cleaning would solve the problem? The store is asking $400, but it comes with 2 mags instead of one.

[@thegunpenguin]

1. Thank you for the kind words! 2. Unfortunately, to answer your question with any accuracy, one would need to see the pistol in person. However, as you say, cleaning could cause the barrel to feel tight. Check the breech face for scuzz. I have several small tip-up barrel Berettas, and a bit of force is required to lock them in place, but not much. Even when completely filthy and coated with gunk, I wouldn't say the barrel is hard to lock in place. So, when you say it's very hard, that concerns me. There could be a problem with the latch, or something else. But, this is speculation on my part, trying to diagnose the problem from afar. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

[@LB-kk3kw]

Sold! Agree with everything you say about ccw and edc. Refuse to modify my entire lifestyle around carrying a gun. Thus I own a .32 Seecamp but will be ordering this very gun to make up for the miserable long trigger on the Seecamp which may be getting traded in.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks! By the way, I need to call you about some boots.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

That's it, I'm buying it. Tired of leaving my regular cc in the car when i go to work.

[@keepaglockonme2805]

Literally the reason why I’m buying this bro. Hate leaving the Glock in the whip and going into my job naked af. 😂

[@DonyaLane]

EXCELLENT review! I'm here via Tacticool Girlfriend, and I subscribed. Probably due to funky algorithms, I was not aware of your channel. I appreciate your humility and sense of humor! BTW, I noticed that you referenced The Tower tarot card in the Tacticool GF vid, and here you showed The Devil card a couple of times. I read tarot, so that caught my attention. Most gun enthusiasts are not also into tarot. LOL Also, I'm surprised that you dismissed the Seecamp, because it's a quality gun. Also, there are PLENTY for sale on GunBroker these days. And finally, I'm also a musician, and I was digging your music. Peace

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! I'm honored! Also, I very much appreciate our common interests, and you're welcome around here anytime. The Seecamp is very well-made, but I have a very hard time shooting it well, and I've noticed that other folks I know seem to also struggle with it compared to the Beretta. With the 3032, I can score hits at 25+ yards; with the Seecamp, I'd very much struggle. But, I'm also entirely willing to concede that this might come down to my abysmal marksmanship.

[@DonyaLane]

@@thegunpenguin , I'm sure you don't give yourself enough marksmanship credit! (Or maybe you need corrective lenses? LOL But seriously, that's always worth considering.) Anyway, keep on doing your thing and HAVING FUN at the range! See ya 'round...

[@thegunpenguin]

@@DonyaLane In addition to corrective lenses I need a corrective brain. Thanks for the support! You're awesome!

[@duanetucker]

Very good video! I see a great future ahead. 29:57 i'm going to buy one today!

[@ItsBiscoitoIndeed]

Music (and review) is 🔥

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks, my friend!

[@apuzyr]

Very comprehensive review. BTW...Lucky Gunner has lots of .32 by PMC. My Tomcat cycles this very well and it meets the low foot pounds of energy requirement as recommended by beretta.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@maczuka]

Can you do an update on this??? Wear and tear? Would you get one again? Positive and negative surprises along the way? Did it change anything for you? Like open up some new way new approach you wouldn't probably have tried or got to lije otherwise?

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Informative and entertaining. Good job. I own this pistol but haven’t shot it much. You’ve motivated me to get it out and start banging away! My current pocket gun is the naa pug. 22 mag. It’s big drawback is 5 shots and no reload. Easy to shoot and accurate out to 15 feet and I’m not much of a shot. I dumped my lc9s for all the reasons you said. Uncomfortable to shoot an difficult to keep on target. Caliber size doesn’t make a lot of difference if you can’t shoot it straight. Final comment-yes the hks have a long reset but I like mine a lot.

[@thegunpenguin]

I hope you enjoy shooting your Tomcat as much as I enjoy mine! Like you, I love my HKs -- they are among my favorite guns, especially the P30.

[@bdubb4684]

If only we could get a single stack "tiny nine" from HK I would finally have a daily carry that I wasn't always wishing was something else. I look forward to HK releasing this by 2035 or so.

[@gregschwab3491]

I have 4 keltecs. love them and 4 ruger rcp as well. Im getting one of these too,

[@slypperyfox]

I bought one of these a few years back. Having "grown up" on the standard recoil mechanisms of typical auto pistols, this one did require a little finesse to take down. And it is fit very tight. Anyway this is my "sibling" pistol to my 327 Fed Mag revolver. The 327 will shoot all sorts of 32 caliber including the 32ACP since the 32Auto round is semi rimmed.

[@thegunpenguin]

The takedown procedure is definitely strange, I totally agree! A .327 is on my list; it's very strange that, with the exception of a group of diehards, the gun community has ignored .327. That round makes a lot of sense, in a lot of situations!

[@brnzbk]

@@thegunpenguin bought one for my wife, she carries H&R Mags though.

[@Toxic9813]

I love my Model 21A chambered in .25ACP ... it doesn’t pack a wallop but I can carry it in basketball shorts lol

[@thegunpenguin]

To me, that's the definitive version of the Bobcat! And as you note, sometimes a Glock 19 is the wrong choice, and a .25 is perfect.

[@trashcanpossum230]

The 21a is a great gun.

[@BangBangBo]

Good gun. Got this for my sister!

[@thegunpenguin]

Great choice!

[@JDGless]

Great review. Would like to see you shoot it.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks for the kind words! A range review and update video is in the works.

[@martingarris4234]

I love my 3032 wish it were 32 H&R Magnum though. I have xl hands, so the thick grips really helps me get the pad of my finger on the trigger. The thick grips make it feel like a bigger gun. I bought it for my Wife to learn to shoot with. I thought the flip up barrel would help her since she is pretty tiny. The low recoil and quieter retort/blast would be better for her. I didn't want her to learn on a loud scary gun. It didn't matter though, she never learned and it's mine now! I love being able to pocket carry it anywhere. I also think it looks cool as hell. Mostly I love that I can get my finger on the trigger correctly. It's hard to shoot da/sa when shooting with first knuckle. I can't pull the trigger far enough without screwing up my grip. All guns should offer larger grip back straps. I love the jokes too, good work👍

[@aerialinterimmanager]

Hope you bought the grip extension

[@raoulduke3273]

Really good informative video instant like and sub coming through

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you so much!

[@jacobdelgado7343]

Anyone else not able to remove the trigger pin? My trigger return spring broke and its been a nightmare to remove the pin

[@JC-2020]

Did the thicker slide improve the cracking or did they even address the issue publicly? Thanks, your video had me cracking up at times.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks for the kind words! The slide definitely improved frame cracking, but Beretta seems to avoid discussing the problem as much as possible. That extra mass slows the slide down just enough to improve durability. Seems to me a redesign of the frame would've been the better way to go, right?

[@jessepayne8847]

I just bought the ghost buster version and I can’t wait for it to come in

[@ironmikehallowween]

Love all the little Berettas!

[@nomorebs88]

Woohoo updated Tomcat at Shot Show this year. Sounds like a better trigger and better durability

[@crazyirishmedic9535]

Something I keep thinking is Beretta could go back to the original slide thickness and then make a steel uper frame and an aluminum lower frame. With only the problem area being steel and the rest of the frame aluminum plus a thinner slide, there shouldn't be much change in weight.

[@judgebullingham]

Terrific review

[@Rugerfiend]

Love the music, makes me think of A Clockwork Orange. Good vid.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you! I'm honored! Also, you have a good ear -- I used one of the synthesizers that Wendy Carlos played on that soundtrack.

[@Rugerfiend]

@@thegunpenguin I also enjoyed the critique of the 3032. It's my favorite carry gun. I have tested the Promag 7 rd magazine and it seems to work well. It is my extra carry mag. Keep up the music!

[@thegunpenguin]

@@Rugerfiend Thank you, and sorry for the late reply. KZbin does a terrible job notifying me of new comments. Happy New Year!

[@Rugerfiend]

@@thegunpenguin To you as well.

[@UncleVoodoo]

Just use sub 130ft/lbs rounds at the range, then load it up with the hotter ammo for carry. If you fire 8 - 15 rounds in a defensive situation and it cracks in the process of saving your life... then so be it. Most people just grab whatever .32 ammo and shoot without checking the energy specs, then they end up with a frame that cracks from shooting at the range and blame the gun. I shoot PMC 126 ft/lbs and carry Fiocchi 160 ft/lbs.

[@FL-Kaiman]

Welp its settled then Vz61 for the car and tomcat for my person lol 😂 UPDATE: went to the range this past weekend, took my uzi pro, hk mk23, my brand new hk p30l, and my brand spankin 👋 new tomcat. I thought that if i were to have a malfunction, it would be the tomcat im sure. That being said, 0 fucking issues!! …with the tomcat at least.😔 the tomcats weight makes it a joy to shoot and land tight groups rapidly, while also angering the range officers with rapid fire lol 😆 on the other hand, my new p30l had a fte on every single round! So crazy! I emailed Hk over the weekend, i hope they help.

[@glenmo1]

The 32 ACP is semi-rimmed you're better off carrying FMJ ball ammo because hollow points with a shorter profile may cause rim lock problems in the magazine.. that's where the rim of the top bullet locks onto the rim of the bottom bullet this only happens with the shorter profile hollow points stick with ball ammo you will not have any rim lock problems..

[@robdavis7779]

Your review is spot on. Really like your commentary, Just Subscribed! Thank you.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@selaxlife7621]

My wife wants one becuz she thinks all "little" things are cute. I'm like "really? All of a sudden u like little things!"

[@nicktoadvine2104]

Good review. Hilarious as well.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@b1gmustang567]

Underwood xtreme defender 32acp + p 1050 fps. Too much?

[@thegunpenguin]

Are you asking if the Xtreme Defender is too powerful for the Tomcat to fire? A 55-grain projectile traveling at 1050 produces about 135 ft. lbs, so that's just over the threshold that Beretta recommends. Maybe don't use the +p version? The lighter loading produces something like 110 ft. lbs. I mention that the Tomcat has light recoil with 71- and 73-grain projectiles -- I bet it's very easy to shoot those little 55s well!

[@ahjoostdedahbehigpu6749]

What is the cloth thing on the left side of screen?

[@thegunpenguin]

Do you mean the knife? That's a carbon fiber Microtech.

[@jimzeigler8206]

Holy shit the loose rounds rant was fantastic

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you!

[@jimzeigler8206]

@@thegunpenguin thank you for the content! Checking out your Patreon now. Interested to see where you stand now on the Scorpion Micro from your earlier videos. I got one, hated it, spent $250 on triggers/springs/polishing internals, still hated it, and sold it for a profit. Silly gun.

[@thegunpenguin]

Thank you so much for the support! We have a very good time on the TGP Patreon Discord. I'm with you on the Scorpion. Though I certainly like it more, and I enjoy shooting it, it's still a very poor experience next to the roller-, radial-delayed, and buffered blowback guns. It hasn't even been that reliable either.

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

Nice review! Thumbs up!

[@thegunpenguin]

Much appreciated!

[@marvstrickler9573]

I've been interested in the 3032, however their advertisements do not include the weight, so I'm thinking it is made of Tungsten, Heavy-Met and Tantalum, and have thicker shoe soles on Your pocket carry side.

[@thegunpenguin]

The Tomcat is definitely not lightweight! Though, it is fairly small.

[@muscleandimports]

22:00 so are you saying to count rounds and when you're at the last round loading into the chamber, THEN switch magazines, before firing the final round to keep a steady flow of rounds available without having the need to rack the slide or drop a round in the barrel? Just trying to make sure I understand the function and what you're recommending

[@thegunpenguin]

Yeah, exacty. That way you never have to manipulate the slide. But most people are just going to shoot it dry, because it's a pocket pistol, and most dangerous situations will be resolved within 5-8 rounds anyway.

[@muscleandimports]

@@thegunpenguin thanks! Also, where the hell do you even find ammunition for this thing? I can't find any, ANYWHERE.. I just bought one of these but I haven't picked it up yet, because I'm not even sure I can find rounds for it any time soon! Crazy..

[@thegunpenguin]

@@muscleandimports I stockpile ammo, luckily. I haven't had to buy any .32 in a few years.

[@blueconverse8265]

What is the best ammo for this 3032?

[@thegunpenguin]

That's a tough question. I'm not sure anyone can answer that but you. Your gun might prefer an entirely different load than mine, or the next one, or the one after that. And then it depends on whether you prefer hollowpoints or not. Some folks, myself included, prefer FMJ in .32-chambered guns. Also, you have to stay under that power threshold. Sorry for the non-answer! I don't want to steer you wrong, by telling you that there is a load that is guaranteed to work best. Anyone who says they definitively know the answer is offering dubious advice.

[@minusblindfold5951]

Brah your channel is fucken great...... and should be bigger. Perfect for TGC Guntuber of the week

[@thegunpenguin]

Thanks, my friend! The channel is growing, slowly but surely. Maybe one day, I'll hit 10k!

[@shootem5568]

Just got this gun today and put 250 rounds thru it. I had several failures to feed with pmc ammo but ppu ran without a hiccup. Im gonna polish the feed ramp to see if that helps. I see you have the same spot on your index finger that I do where this little guy bites ya lol

[@thegunpenguin]

I'm glad the PPU is working for you! Mine doesn't bite me luckily, but I did catch my fingers on a belt sander. That wasn't fun.

[@shootem5568]

@@thegunpenguin oops. Yeah i have pretty big hands and it hits right in the same spot that the sander got you. Took a couple hundred rounds for it to take the skin off so its not too bad.

[@DONALD1951]

Fired my new Tomcar the other day.. had 3-4 misfires out of 40 rounds.. Any ideas what caused this? Thanks

[@thegunpenguin]

What ammo were you using, and what sort of malfunctions did you have?

[@yinsloth5001]

Want one can't find it anywhere

[@jackmeovf4010]

They got new ones out in fde color and a carbon steel with a threaded barrel idk tho indont trust these 32 id rather stick with the lcr or jframes in 357 n use a 38 in em just my opinon tho

[@mcmneverreadsreplys7318]

I have a barely mobile relative who lacks the hand strength to rack ANY slide on ANY handgun. This is the gun I have been recommending to them. If it came in a 9mm I'd recommend that, but it doesn't. That said, it remains true that 4 .32 cal bullets IN the heart, beats 1 .44 magnum one inch from the heart. As for the poor sights and short barrel accuracy, I consider this a 30 foot weapon. At that distance instinctive (point and fire) shooting is the name of the game.

[@thegunpenguin]

The tip-up barrel is certainly of great benefit. While I certainly wish the gun had an extractor, my testing has indicated it's a fair trade. Also worthy of note: I'm not sure that the barrel hampers accuracy. In my update video, there's footage of me getting multiple hits at 75 feet. On another occasion, I used the gun to hit a half-sized steel target at 50 yards. This suggests that mechanical accuracy isn't a problem for the Tomcat. I'm a mediocre marksman at best. In the hands of someone competent, the sights are likely the only impediment. And those do OK. They're not great, but they get the job done. I shoot a lot of older pistols, and these are on par with a lot of sights produced prior to 1980.