Beretta Tomcat 32 ACP day 2 at the range and more ammo testing

Today I am testing some more ammo in my Beretta32 acp. I love this little pistol I don't know why. Please comment if you have any experience with these little guns. Please subscribe thanks for watching
Disclaimer: All shooting is done on a private range in a safe manner. Do not do this at home.

[@Jaybird-oo3ih]

My son gave me an old 61 year old .25 FIE pistol that was missing the safety switch and I found one on eBay for 15 bucks. Cleaned the little gun really good and used Wilson universal lube on all contact points on the slide/frame and polished up the feed ramp with a dremel. I only had 80 rounds of ammo and the little gun just ran flawless, no malfunctions whatsoever. I had heard that these little pocket guns have to be cleaned on a regular basis and they need to be lubed up to function at 100%. I believe that to be true. That little gun runs so good I use it as my last ditch effort backup pistol and it’s always in my pocket in a holster!

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the great comment I have a new found interest in the 25 acp. I have really enjoyed these little pocket pistols. I find myself carrying more and more with the Tomcat. Do you reload for the 25? Ammo for the 32 is very expensive but very cheap to reload for. If you have saw my last video on the Tomcat I have a berry's 71 gr bullet with 2 gr of red dot powder it seems to work good in both the Tomcat and the PPK. Thanks for watching

[@davideburnett5061]

I just got one of these little guns and really like the feel of it. I've shot about 100 rounds through it the first time out. Half were Aguila 71g and other the half was Sellier & Bellot 73g. On paper the S&B is pretty hot at 176 ft/lbs 1043FPS. My Colt 1903 loves the S&B ammo, so I have more of that on hand. I think your chono testing really told the story. The gun does not see those pressures with a 2" barrel. I can get the S&B ammo at reasonable price and I will keep shooting in this gun. I have no idea how S&B got their data. I mixed the ammo in each magazine I shot and did notice any difference in recoil. My old arthritis'y hand would know. Time will tell, the Tomcat is very accurate, but my old second generation Colt 1903 is extremely reliable.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

The 1903 is a real treasure for sure. 32 ammo is hard to come by for me. I will be reloading some plated bullets soon. Thanks for the great comment

[@jeffmcclendon3835]

Beretta does not recommend using ammo that exceeds 130 ft/lbs of muzzle energy. Basically, the Tomcat is a beefed up 22lr Bobcat. I have had a recently manufactured Tomcat frame crack in the normal place on the right side of the frame just in front of the trigger. Beretta retired that Tomcat under warranty and sent me a new one. I was told to be very careful with ammo choices. I had used some Blazer Aluminum which is rated below the 130 ft/lbs recommendation but being aluminum cased, it may have had some hot loads. The Norma ammo you were using is rated at 157 ft/lbs. The PMC is rated at 128ft/lbs. I have had no issues with PMC or Aguilla. I don’t use quite as high a thumbs forward grip as you were using. If I do I get a lot of right thumb slide bite. So I have to modify my grip to avoid the slide bite and to avoid interfering with the slide.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the great comment. Ammo is so hard to come by I am thinking of reloading for this one.I didn't know about the 130 ft/lbs recommendation.I feel like I could Taylor some reduced power loads for it. The norma ammo functions better than the PMC. I would like to try some 75 grain RNFP cast powder coated bullets. I have wondered if a little heavier bullet would function better. I will be doing some videos thanks for commenting with this good information. Thanks for watching

[@lynnkramer1211]

Berretta recommends 60-71 grain bullet and less than 130 ft./lbs. of pressure. +P (increased pressure) is NOT RECOMMENDED by Berretta. If you exceed that you are risking a bad day at the range.

[@markmaas2524]

I'm on my second 3032. I was trying to be mindful of the foot pounds concerns, but still managed to sustain a cracked frame. Beretta did replace it under warranty. I'm keeping to FMJ US ammo for the 3032 and saving European ammo for my bigger 81BB, as I think an EU round cracked it. It does like some ammo more than others, like most little blasters. A snap cap and some dry firing was a big help on the DA trigger. Thanks for yor videos!

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I do love this little pistol

[@samuelmorado70]

Here in Lubbock Texas the only ammo i can get is Aguila 71 gr. ammo. I shot it through my used Bobcat 3032. I bought a box of Fiocchi 73 gr. 32 ammo. I found some TUI in 32 so i may get that box for 30$. I cleaned and lubed up my 3032 so it should shoot great. I shot only 8 rounds of rhe Aguila and its a potent round . I shot through a box of depends and went through 10 of them into the next box. Thanks for the video. Id almost swear you were a Texan. God Bless

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thank you I take that as a huge compliment Good luck with your Beretta I am really liking the 32 acp round Thanks for watching

[@freddiemansky7102]

just got mine the dark earth color and with the $ 150.00 rebate from beretta it's a good deal thanks for your video!

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I am not sure why I like this little pistol but I do. I bought a pocket holster for it. I have been carrying it ton lately. Thanks for watching

[@kirkeric]

Great video. I have one of these on order and excited to get it.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

they are coo little guns. Thanks for watching If you like agriculture content you could check out my other channel. 10 cow ranch. Thank you in advance

[@mikeabbott8521]

The tip-up barrel is great for people with weak hand strength who otherwise might have trouble racking the slide. My 3032 has the Inox (stainless steel) frame and so far no cracks.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

The Bobcat is a great little pistol. The more I shoot it the more I like it. The tip up barrel is a good design Thanks for watching. If you are interested in agriculture content you could check out my other channel 10 cow ranch. Thank you in advance

[@lynnkramer1211]

The tip up barrel is good, unless there is a misfire. The gun will not eject a dud. Even if you can rack the slide, the dud round will not come out you will double feed. You will need to pop up the barrel and likely need to ramp the dud out the breach with a dowel or a pencil. If you are in a defense situation, you are fucked my friend. Also the gun many times ejects a live round from the mag along with the previous spent shell. This happens with new guns especially. Never carry a new Tomcat for ccw until you have maybe 100 rounds through the gun.

[@maxhoyle2134]

Hey partner I have one of thee things and it is fun, and I reload for it, if you are going to reload for it, buy bullets by the 10002, theybcan be hard to find! I also have one in .22 also, its great fun too. Think about a Kel=tec .32 auto, lot of fun and cost almost nothing, mine has shot `1000s of my reloads with no problems, and a button down shirt pocket makes a great holster! Keep banging away..Max Hoyle

[@3Pillers]

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[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for watching

[@timothyallbee1176]

One of two reasons for ejection failure 1: rim spacing is not constant, 2 the extractor is dirty or just weak.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the comment

[@pfairfoil]

Break 'er in with around 300 rds, wet...reload with the same brass that gives you the best functionality, and use a Lee Factory Crimp die as the last step. Mine works every time...now. For SD rounds the Underwood rounds are my go to... kinda hard to find and expensive, 'tho. Found mine at Midway as I recall. Try European ammo, seems to function better, however I have not used the Norma in .32. I did paint the front sight orange, and may have polished the chamber with Mothers Mag polish and a swab in a dremel...don't remember if I did the Tomcat, but I've done that with lots of handguns that seemed to have a tight chamber. I remember dehorning the trigger, the pointy back of the slide and any other sharp places with the polish Have fun.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the great comment I did not think of the Lee factory crimp die.I do feel like it does need some rounds through it . This will be a great winter project. I think I will buy a mold to cast some bullets for it. Accurate molds make a 75 grain RNFP that is a good looking bullet. Not sure how they would cycle. To play it safe I should just go with the round nose bullet. I think the cast bullet powder coated would be a great fit for the 32 ACP. Thanks for watching

[@pfairfoil]

I've used commercial plated RN bullets and jacketed HP... dunno if the powder coat FN will work, likely will, only one way to find out. Reloads are cheap enough to shoot all day, with casting the most expensive thing would be the primer...would be almost as thrifty as .22...but 'mo better.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Very true I am excited to start reloading for the 32 acp. @@pfairfoil

[@brooklynkayak]

100% on the Underwood for self defense use. Reliable, good penetration and good wound channel. But they are expensive, so not for range/target shooting.

[@MichaelGolpe]

1:47 I thought the Cracked Frame Issue was fixed in circa 2020?

[@robbrown4053]

Not too shabby for 25 yds., 2" bbl in .32acp.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks

[@JD-45]

really enjoyed the video...my experience with the PMC ammo is about the same, an occasional mal-function. I'm at about 100 rounds so far. My eyes are bad so the sight picture on the Tomcat is killing me. I'm thinking of painting the sights.....Any thoughts?

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I have had the same thought. Maybe some red on the front sight might help. Do you reload for the 32 acp? That’s going to be my next adventure

[@moobutt]

Don’t hesitate to throw some neon orange nail polish on there. I did and it helps immensely. Did it to my 81 Cheetah as well 🤷‍♂️. I guess the question is, why wouldn’t you?

[@scotthemstreet9065]

Funny, my first box was norma and it had a ton of FTE. Only brand I have tried yet, so may be a break in issue

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I have not had hardly any cycling issues. I wouldn't worry too much until you have a few hundred rounds through it.Thanks for watching If you are interested in agriculture content you could check out my other channel 10 cow ranch Thank you in advance

[@phillipedds8998]

Try some of the Fort Scott Munitions 32 ACP 71gr TUI ammo.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

I have not heard of the Fort Scott ammo. I am thinking of taking the next step and start reloading for the 32 ACP any thoughts??

[@samuelmorado70]

I saw some for 30. I may get it .

[@MichaelGolpe]

1:24 I read that most European .32 rounds are just a tad larger than 32, something like 3205, and, supposedly that feeds better. I have not personally tried and just wanted to share that with your community.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Very interesting thanks for sharing

[@freddiemansky7102]

have to be careful that your hold thumb or other is not touching the slide and putting pressure on it.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the input I never thought about my thumb putting pressure on the slide. Thanks for the comment

[@onofframp]

I have really good accuracy and reliability with Sellier & Bellot. This is my second Tomcat, and I have never experienced a malfunction with either gun. Watch out for slide bite. With those sharp, pointy rail ends, you'll think something much bigger than a tomcat got ya.

[@10CowRanch-gn1iy]

I do like this little gun more than I thought I would. Thanks for watching

[@jamesclark4304]

THE BERETTA TOMCAT LIKES TO BE OILED UP.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

Thanks for the comment I haven't done much cleaning or lubing I will do that before my next range session. Thanks for watching If you like agriculture content you could check my other channel 10 cow ranch I need all the subs I can get Thank you advance

[@SB-mw1bg]

Ammo is expensive though.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

True enough I have started reloading for it. I will do a video on the reloading quirks of the 32acp. Nothing too out of the ordinary. I am excited about the reloading side of it because now it becomes very cheap to shoot. I found some powder coated cast bullets for 60$ per thousand. Thanks for watching

[@SB-mw1bg]

@@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699 Cool....... I'm a big fan of the caliber. I have a Beretta 81 in 32ACP.

[@realworldtesla]

CAUTION! You CANNOT exceed 130 ft pounds with the ammo that you use in this gun. There's a card in the box that has this warning on it. You need to either Google the ammo and / or go to the website. Exceeding the 130 ft pounds WILL crack the frame. How do I know this? I actually cracked the frame and had to buy a new one because my gun was out of warranty. OUCH!

[@realworldtesla]

I have the new 30x Tomcat on order and am hoping that this issue has been resolved.

[@chrisevansgunshorsesranchi699]

@@realworldtesla I do love the tomcat. I an reloading for it now and have found a good mild load. Thanks for your great comments