Beretta Tomcat 32 ACP 25 yard accuracy test and range review

[@MichaelGolpe]

13:25 ❤ One of the best “shooting 32” videos I’ve seen in quite a while. I love this little, overlooked, caliber and am a big admirer of The Tomcat. For my immediate mission it’s the perfect combination- smaller suburban apartment. I also appreciate the research that you put into this. Giving you a follow and thanks for the great work 🎉

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the great comment. At shot show I talked to the folks at Beretta about testing the new Tomcat they seem interested. I hope to get one soon. If you like agriculture content you might like my other channel 10 cow ranch Thank you in advance

[@RichardHinds-qs2mi]

You can always tell instantly when someone is good person. Ol dude is a good guy. Great, simple, honest video. Loved it. My first carry gun 35 years ago was a beretta 950bs. Hate that I let it get away. I’m currently trying to decide between a tomcat and a seecamp. Great vid, brother. Subscribed.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the positive feedback I love the OL dude comment haha You might like my other channel 10 cow ranch. Lots of old dude stuff. Thanks for watching

[@ronaldisenburg4896]

Bought one - trigger was horrible. Took it to a gun store- they wouldn't work on it. Wound up taking it apart- an exercise in frustration, and using Pflitz on the internals. Much better. Jammed a lot- so I polished the feed ramp. Sights are small- painted the front sight with orange dayglo paint- much better. Now it's a pistol I can live with.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the great comment. Mine will jam a little bit. I have only about 100 rounds through it maybe a cleaning and work on the ramp would help. Thanks for watching

[@puertoricanboy100]

Question for both!! With which ammo have u guys had better experience?

[@ronaldisenburg4896]

Federal American Eagle 71gr FMJ - only because that is what I found locally. And NJ has "funky" laws about hollow points anyway. Did buy components to reload- haven't really been shooting that much to give it a try.

[@MarkDibble-p4e]

I have an older, thin-slide TomCat with a Crimson Trace griplaser. I'm impressed with the accuracy! Mine has the infamous "cracked slide", which is really nothing more than a cracked strip of aluminum over the trigger mechanism. I simply made a relief cut over the crack and I have absolutely no problems with it. it is a standard pocket carry of mine.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

@@MarkDibble-p4e I have heard of the cracked frame. I carry the 32 more than anything. Thanks for watching

[@thm3525]

Enjoyed the review. I’m thinking about getting one as well. Was surprised by the accuracy that you achieved. Nice

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks Not sure why I like this little guy so much

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Thanks for the review! I have one on the way to me - mine has the threaded barrel - it actually adds a little length to the barrel... it was on sale for a too good to pass up price. Given the price of the ammo, handloading makes sense - just have to chase the cases down lol

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Reloading 32 acp is pretty easy. Cases are pretty easy to find too. I love my tomcat. Thanks for watching

[@ruxrox]

My exact thoughts on buying the Tomcat. Taking anything is better than nothing. Shot at the range today. Jammed too much but I got to find the right ammo. Thanks

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I am surprised you are having trouble with it jamming. It my take a few rounds to break in. I really like mine . Thanks for watching

[@KendalCBlack]

You can clear a chamber jam in a tip-up barrel Beretta with a short metal rod. If you have a pocket screwdriver around the house, try that to see if it is long enough. Insert the tool into the muzzle to smack the case out through the breech. Over the years, Beretta has offered tip barrel pistols in calibers from 22 short to 380 ACP. It's a pretty good concept, but I have no argument if you say it isn't for everyone. If you are going to carry one, carry the tool you need to clear a jam.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the great comment

[@DonBeagle]

I brought a Tomcat covert and it’s awesome. Looks like frame is a bit larger than the regular Tomcat 32 ACP. Everything I’ve read leads me to believe it’s a great choice for personal defense for those who have trouble racking a semi auto pistol. The tip up barrel is sweet, and really helps with arthritis in the hands. Thank for the video.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I think you will love it. I carry my tomcat more than any other gun I have. Thanks for watching You might like my other channel 10 cow ranch Cows horses and such Thank you in advance

[@MrTillerman22]

Very down to earth video. Like myself, the .32 is not me, but if u carry it,it works.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the positive comment

[@glenmones713]

Nice thing about TIP-UP barrel .. it allows you to make the gun safe and check the chamber... I just picked up some Underwood 50 grain xtreme cavitators .. like a propeller they cut a wound channel but do not need to expand.. they give a good wound channel and good penetration... I carry them in my keltec P-.32 gen 1 .. this is the gun in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster in my right front when I'm wearing lightweight shorts

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I do like the tip up barrel. I will have to try some of the underwood ammo. My good friend and I were having a good discussion last night about the 32 acp. He said he doesn't really get it. I told him the best conceal carry gun is the one that you will carry. The Tomcat is the one I carry the most. Thanks for the great comment and thanks for watching

[@bobmetz9486]

I call mine my bad breath gun, if I can tell you got bad breath, your close enough to make this gun great. It is definitely a close up and personal carry piece

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

That’s funny. I am surprised how well I can shoot this small of a gun. It is easy to carry for sure. Thanks for watching

[@ozzyorsborn7972]

I have a Tomcat, Beretta recommends using ammo under a specific pressure. I use Underwood xtreme defender for my carry ammo.

[@radomguy9678]

I don't know if anyone else commented about reloading 32 ACP, but I do. I have a few "32's" including the Tomcat, but I started reloading 32 ACP even when I just had one gun chambered in it. I use a Hornady LNL AP. For this press, the only things I have to buy is a new shell plate, as I already had extra bushings for the dies (the press does not require a different tool head). Before loading 32 on the Hornady I had set it up on my Lee Turret Press. The Lee Turret Press is awesome for many calibers but 32 ACP is a pain in the neck on that press. On the other hand, loading 32 on the Hornady is not bad at all, even though I do have arthritis. Rounds come out perfect. Before the 2020+ ammo panic, I was loading 32 ACP for just over $5 per 50 rounds, using Berry's 71 grain plated RN. In today's still inflated market, it is costing me just under 8 bucks per 50, still using Berry's Bullets. For brass, much of my brass came from factory ammo that I had purchased and saved the spent cases (back when 32acp was only $12 a box in the early 2010's). Mostly I bought Fiocchi and Aguila, for the purpose of saving the brass. There is something very different between the two brass cases of each manufacturer though. If I use only Fiocchi, I can get a consistent OAL. If I use only Aguila, I get a consistent OAL. If I use a mix of the two, I'll get two OAL's, one for each manufacturer, within 0.010" of each other. I have not made the time to figure out why though. Maybe it is because of what you mentioned in the video, with different rim dimensions? One other brass case worth mentioning is Sellier and Bellot for this caliber. Long story short, I sort those out of my collection and throw them in the garbage. Decapping them is a PITA, and priming them is equally annoying. Other than those nuances, I love loading this caliber because it is a fun caliber to shoot, and with current ammo prices, I am saving big money. So it feels like I am getting away with something - you know what I mean, as a fellow reloader!

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for your great comment. I have thought about casting my own bullets. Have you tried cast bullets?? I have luck casting for 45 acp. Thanks for watching

[@radomguy9678]

@@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699 Happy to talk to other reloaders, you are welcome. It is such an awesome caliber to reload, as it pays off in fun and in the wallet, big time. I use just 2.5 grains of Universal. Regarding casting, I bought everything I need for casting two years ago except for bullet sizing dies. I bought the lead and even the molds for a bunch of different calibers. My challenge has been being able to make the quiet time to do the casting. Since it is new to me, and because the lead will be 700 degrees, and you have to be careful with ventilation, I have not been to make the time to take that next most important step. Why? Because I have 2 eleven year olds that take up a lot of my attention whether I like it or not, haha! However, coincidentally, I did slug the barrel to my Tokarev today, as I want to get some good accuracy out of it, and factory ammo for 7.62x25 is a ripoff (do you happen to reload that caliber and answer some questions for me about it?). I was really surprised when my slug came out at 0.297" - factory Tokarev ammo uses 0.312" ammo - I am lucky I did not end up with a barrel obstruction. Thanks for the reply!

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

@@radomguy9678 No experience with 7.62x25. Have fun with those 11 year olds they grow up too fast .

[@flyontop]

Nice video! Love mine, thanks for teaching me about European .32 ammo. You got my sub!

[@robertwess4556]

I have a colt 1903 pocket pistol in 32acp good little pistol low recoil

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

My father-in-law has one like yours.I hope I can get my grubby little hands on it someday. The colt and the Walther PPK in 32 are on my list. Thanks for watching

[@gregg9877]

I have had mine for years. Never malfunctions and seems to be more then accurate for a small gun. I did have the trigger bar break.

[@Loring-b1i]

Awesome gun for the money. Love the dark frame with the wood grips myself.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I like the wood grips too. Thanks for watching

[@AldoSchmedack]

*_Subbed_* - your reviews are good, no wasted time and are down to Earth and ya have a good attitude. I grew up city and rural, though I lived city all my life (not by choice). Stayed summers with various family on farms. Grandfolk (both -rural and city edge) had woods and spent most of my time there off on my own. I prefer us rural folk. Cities are getting bad (I carry everywhere but Post Office it's that bad), even in medium sized Midwest towns. We rural folk need to stick together, keep wearing our hats (I love my Stetson), have a good cold dark beer and enjoy life. Sunsets and night stars I seriously miss. And the gentle prarie breeze (except when long distance shooting with small caliber). City life is overrated. Long live the good life! (I hope you got a laugh out of this, my whole point, but was serious too!) 😊

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for your great comments. I love the country life. Pretty quiet where I live still. I hope it lasts. Thanks for watching

[@earlofwood1]

I love mine! I chased a pop can across the gravel right out of the box.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I like mine more than I thought I would. Thanks for watching. I started another channel called 10 cow ranch. If you are interested in agriculture stuff you might enjoy watching the content over there I would appreciate a sub. Thank you in advance

[@drews4685]

Chris , I’m enjoying your channel and good shooting 👍

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks Drew

[@oldcop18]

My always-gun is the LCP b/c anything bigger & heavier will eventually not get carried.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

that is a great gun too thanks for watching

[@cristobaltorres6185]

Outstanding

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks.

[@Hash_Zeppelin]

I love this guys videos. Also, This guy sounds exactly like Ricky from trailer park boys. Awesome

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the positive feed back Jordan. You might like my other channel 10 cow ranch. Its all about cowboy and farm stuff. Thanks for watching

[@chrishorne2740]

The Beretta 'CATS' have been maybe the best small pocket pistols made...

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I really like this 32 Thanks for the comment

[@ronchappell216]

I enjoyed your video. I just bought this pistol and have only run 100 rounds through it so far. Just love this pistol. Hopefully soon I’ll remember to keep my grip low enough to avoid a little bit of slide bite 😀

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the positive feed back Ron. I haven't shot mine much either. I am thinking of get into reloading for the 32 acp. The ammo isn't cheap but reloading for it would be. I cast and powder coat my own bullets and I think the 32 would be a great cartage for the powder coated bullets. Thanks for watching

[@gregsmith8469]

Subscribed, thumbs up, and committed

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks Greg !!!

[@BryanKrauss-u7y]

What is the best and most reliable ammo for a baretta 30x

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

@@BryanKrauss-u7y I have had good luck with all ammo. I am using Underwood for my defense ammo. Thanks for watching

[@BryanKrauss-u7y]

TY

[@3Pillers]

Beretta Tomcat 👍. Also Beretta Bobcat 👍.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for watching

[@georgediffee4835]

The 32 was the European 38 special for many many years still a fine cartridge if you can put it where it counts.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the great comment. That is a good comparison with the 38. If you like agriculture content you might like my other channel 10 cow ranch Thank you in advance

[@johnmininni5600]

Beretta tomcat is gud 32 gun👍🏼👍🏼

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the comment John so far I love this little Beretta

[@newswit4389]

That’s surprising alright, but that’s Berretta making great guns

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I agree 100%. Not sure way I love this little 32 but i do. The next one on the list is a CZ 50 or 70 in 32 . Thanks for watching

[@hankelrod7315]

Is that a 4440 or a 4450 on that baler? My EDC on the farm is a 22 Bobcat in my right pocket

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

It’s a 4440. I had a dealer tell me that the 4440 is the best tractor made. So I bought one it’s a little more horsepower than I need but can you have too much horsepower? Haha Is the bobcat pretty reliable? You might like my other channel. 10 cow ranch. I need all the subscribers I can get. Thank you in advance

[@rockinchucker4941]

You said you were going to shoot from DA first rd but never gave an opinion on how it felt. Length of pull, trigger feel?

[@johnevans9927]

Nice

[@oscarbear7498]

This is definitely a gun to reload as the price for 32acp is expensive at the store

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

True enough I am hoping to run into a CZ 50 or 70 in 32acp. I think these guns are bullet proof. I don't think the old tomcat is built for a lot of rounds. But I am liking the 32 for sure Thanks for watching

[@oscarbear7498]

@@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699 hmm I haven't looked at the CZ, intresting. I would think tomcat would last longer from its full metal build. If you make a cz vs tomcat video, would be awesome 😁

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

It is on my list for sure !!@@oscarbear7498

[@AldoSchmedack]

​@@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699If you got funds and like 32acp check out Walther PPK, Colt 1903, Cesky Zb. Vzor 50/70/83, Mauser 1914, Sig P230 and the Mauser HSc. I'd go for the 1903 considering it's long history with US Generals, the OSS and organized crime. PPK German made for overall, and 1914 for the old cool factor. I almost bought a 1914 but upon closer inspection someone had monkied with something finish wise so I passed. I do love those 1910/1914's. Odd ball and big but neat gun for it's day. If I had to pick one, 1903. Super thin, can get threaded barrels for em, super collectible. Not too terribly expensive unless you get some certified General's issued one. Thin gun too. Thickness to me for carry is key, not length and height. If ya want small a Seecamp or P32.

[@AldoSchmedack]

Oh and Beretta 80 series are good too...

[@SavageCreedmoor6.5]

I would like to see the accuracy at 10 and seven yards as that is more realistic in a self protection scenario.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I agree. I some plans to do some off hand shooting videos to practice some defensive situations. Thanks for the input

[@SavageCreedmoor6.5]

@@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699 I like the pop up barrel. We got ave been looking for a small carry pistol for my wife. She has a hard time racking the slide on many of the "pocket pistols" so this is a great alternative. Thanks.

[@mikesuch9021]

Any model in any color 399 at psa

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Studying guns on youtube is how it starts.... lol

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for watching

[@richvest7212]

I agree suppressors or red dots on a pocket.pistol defeats the purpose

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the comment Rich I find myself carrying this little gun more than any of the others. The best concealed carry gun is the one that gets carried. Thanks for watching You might like my other channel 10 cow ranch cows horses, farming and such Thank you in advance

[@Aviation_Professional]

Compare that little guy to the LCP Max or LCP II (.380): LCP MAX 5.22 in 4.12 in 0.97 in 10.6 oz 3032 Tomcat 4.92 in 3.7 in 1.1 in 14.5 oz

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I do like this Beretta more than I thought Thanks for watching

[@starkruzen]

Thanks for the video. I have a Tomcat and carry it often. I painted the front sight post orange, which helps, but the accuracy could be better. I have a shooting buddy who has a brand-new Tomcat, and I tried his. Again, I had accuracy problems, even at 7 yards. We used three different types of ammo and no change in accuracy. I understand it is not meant to be a target pistol, and it will serve its purpose up close and personal, but I see folks here on KZbin claiming to hit Goofballs at 20 yards! Your review, however, seems to be more realistic. Thanks.

[@treyriver5676]

Warning had to send mine for repair (safty failed) in warranty. Recived this email last week. I am sending you this email to let you know that we are going to replace your 3032 Tomcat. At this time the 3032 Tomcats has been discontinued, and we do not have a eta on when the model that will replace the 3032 Tomcats will be released. I would like to offer you two options, the first would be we can replace your 3032 Tomcat with an APX-A1 Compact in 9MM, or if you would like you can wait till the model that is replacing the Tomcats is released. I do have to advise that I do not have a time frame on when that model will be released and the only information I have on it is that it will be the same caliber as your 3032 Tomcat and that it will have a tip up barrel.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Wow that is interesting. It sounds like Beretta is trying to take care of their customers. Are you going to wait for the new model? I would be curious how this turns out. Thanks for the great comment If you are interested in Agriculture content you could check. out my other channel 10 cow ranch. Thanks for watching

[@robclinton9249]

Let me know how this goes. I have a new Tomcat Inox I was about to send in as the slide will not come off after only 200 rounds It's hung up on a pin that walked out or something....

[@NoName-ge6wc]

Heard good and bad about this gun. For that money, should only be good. I’ll stick with my sig p238 for pocket. It’s a big mouse. But always goes boom.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I have had good luck with mine. This is the only one I have been around. It loves the underwood ammo. I recently found a Walther PPK in 32 acp it is a sweet shooter Thanks for watching

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Sorry to hear you lost your job! Ha 😄🤣😂😀👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I glad someone got the joke. Haha Thanks for watching

[@oathkeeper926]

I'm excited not to be dragging a boat anchor around

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I do love the little tom cat Thanks for watching

[@cowboywoodard2569]

It's a belly gun geez, and it's a one handed gun not to handed

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I love making target guns out of everything. Haha thanks for watching

[@freddiemansky7102]

Good job, I bought the Covert one, just incase the CIA takes my application and puts me on the payroll! I really like mine.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

That is funny They are neat little guns. You might like my other channel 10 cow ranch Cows horses and such thank you in advance