Beretta Tomcat 32 Tabletop Review - Episode 202003

Beretta Tomcat 32 pistol review. An Overview of the Beretta Tomcat 32 pistol including pros and cons as a conceal carry gun as well as field stripping and reassembly.

[@danielchapter70128]

Excellent review! The older I get, the more I appreciate fit and finish and all - steel / alloy pistols like this. The tip up barrel is super cool, and the Covert model with the suppressor ready threading makes this one a gem. So glad I found one and snapped it up! Just got it last week and it’s even cooler in the hand.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Thanks for feedback. Always appreciated. And thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I think you're right about the fit & finish and all metal construction. Gotta love these little Berettas. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@ramin-vk9yx]

Very nice Very polite gentleman with clean language Thank you Sir

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@dougr5379]

I've always liked the Beretta tip-up line of pistols and I have a number of the different models of the Bobcat 21A. I've always been disinterested in the Tomcat until Beretta released their new threaded barrel Tomcats. Great little suppressor host and super fun to shoot.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin and Rumble.

[@CharLie-kd9vb]

Great detailed presentation. Thanks

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Thanks for the comment. Glad it was helpful!

[@danielchapter70128]

Just got one; I went with the Covert model! I have owned the 92c for several years and love it. It has that same excellent well made quality about it you’d expect with a Beretta.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Very true. Again, thanks for watching.

[@deborahmcdaniel3522]

Excellent review!

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Thank you kindly!

[@sammyday3341]

I have a Bobcat and it’s a great little “companion”.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

These little pocket Beretta's are great and remain very popular. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@Chief2Moon]

Good review&good pistol...I got the blued model&the Inox.model both.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Yep, these are absolutely great little pistols, Thanks for the comment.

[@xSILENTNEMESISx]

Great review, i just purchased my own and wanted more info on it and it was great , thank you...

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@Chief2Moon]

xSILENTNEMESISx Admit it, ya love it don't ya....of course ya do, me too!

[@xSILENTNEMESISx]

@@Chief2Moon yes forsure

[@g54b95]

My EDC is a Beretta 3032 Tomcat Covert with factory wood grips. Although it's small, it has a fairly wide bottom that fills your hand and feels great. I had my gunsmith slick the action up a bit and picked up a DeSantis pocket holster for it. Hardly notice it in my pocket.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Good choice.

[@markpelenytschka8374]

Enjoyed the review! A couple note's though... the black Beretta's are notorious for having weak frames so ammo selection should remain under 130 foot pounds of energy. The guns recoil springs are under the grips on either side of the slide and with there not being and extractor, if you have a FTF or FTE the barrel needs to be opened to "dig out" the cartridge to be able to get back to work.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Yep, I've heard about that. Good to mention. Thanks for watching and thanks for the info and positive comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@OttoCharles49]

Bought one used. I have the same issue with the slide biting my hand. It is a great pocket pistol.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@hockeyplayah7912]

Had the inox version and sold it but kick myself for that now. Bought it as a carry gun and wanted something more substantial in the hand than the Keltec or other mouse guns at the time. It was great but then the "Tiny Niney" guns started coming out and I moved up in caliber. With the Election and Pandemic the current prices are high in my opinion but I will get one again when the hysteria is over. Great videos thanks

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Yep, not only the prices, but availability has become a challenge as well in my area. These have become harder to find these days. Thanks for the comment. Best Wishes.

[@meauxjeaux431]

The hysteria will never be over until the democrats quit stealing elections, which means the hysteria will NEVER be over !

[@mw10259]

@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 ANY IDEA WHERE TO GET AMMO ?

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

It's hard to find, but try SGAmmo.com. They have provided what many haven't been able offer over the past year. They may not have any today, but put your request out to them. You never know. Thanks for watching. Hope this has helped. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@strategicservices9906]

These guns are $400 on wholesale market

[@apuzyr]

I have the Inox version. Can’t believe how smooth the trigger is. Make sure you pay attention to the foot pounds of energy inherent in the ammo you buy.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Very good point about the ammo. Thanks for the comment.

[@selaxlife7621]

I jst bought one and got some fiocchi 73 grain ammo...is that too hot for it?

[@apuzyr]

@@selaxlife7621 Yes, according to the manual, it’s too hot. Reason...it boasts 155 ft/lb of energy.

[@selaxlife7621]

@@apuzyr fudge man! I live in Los Angeles and finding any 32 acp is almost impossible...I only can find this one....oh well.. I'll jst load it for self defense but will never use I unless God forbid I have to

[@briansims4365]

Yeah use ammo with less than 130ft/lb at the muzzle so you dont crack ypur gun frame

[@24roughing76]

I love these guns. Shot one and it's nice and solid. Unfortunately, most all of my guns are purposed based and I chose the Ruger LCP 2 for my pocket carry piece. Being a .380 and extremely lightweight, I forget I have it on me. Both guns are comparable though very different. The 3032 is on my want list, but didnt make the cut for the need list. Great review. Thanks.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Thanks for the comment. I pretty much made the same choice when it came to pocket carry. I love the Tomcat, but for practical reasons I carried the LPC for quite a few years. Of course I've been pocket carrying a Seecamp for the past two years for even more practical personal reasons. Best Wishes.

[@24roughing76]

@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Can I ask which caliber of Seacamp you carry and how you would compare it to the Ruger when shooting? I know it's very small, but I was curious if it is more difficult to shoot (especially the .380) because of its size...even though the Ruger is poly and the Seacamp is solid.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Mine is the .32 model. Compared to the LPC, I found the Seecamp .32 to be more comfortable to shoot. That is due to it's all stainless steel construction and smaller caliber and that's with the finger extension on the magazine. Its real advantage is its ease of carry in a front or rear pocket. Nothing beats it. To be honest, it's not a gun i shoot a lot. Just enough to keep in practice. The Winchester Silvertip rounds are expensive at $1 each. Seecamp does offer a .380 model, but it's a handful to shoot. I prefer the .32's control. By the way, I made a video on the Seecamp which you can view. If you subscribe and check out my playlist you'll see it as Episode #202001. Hope this helps.

[@24roughing76]

@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 You talked me into it😉. Subbed. Thank you

[@TheRealJoshW]

If you had to choose between the Tomcat and an LCP II 380 for EDC, which would you prefer?

[@jeffyoung60]

I briefly owned a Beretta .32 ACP Tomcat pistol back in the early 2000s. It was a used Tomcat and the asking price was close to buying a new Tomcat. The gun store I patronize does not engage in price negotiation or bargaining. Take it or leave it. It turned out the Tomcat was defective. After several rounds the slide locked up along with the trigger. I was definitely annoyed. I wondered if the original owner had simply passed on his defective Tomcat without bothering to get it fixed. I returned the Tomcat to the gun store for repairs, which they did, at no cost and no questions asked. When I got my Tomcat back, I was already thinking elsewhere. The Tomcat was too thick, bulky, and heavy to be a true pocket pistol. The weight is 14 ounces empty. I would have been just as well off buying a PPK. I ended up selling the Tomcat back to the gun store for trade-in credit. I purchased a revolver. The Tomcat didn't sit in the glass counter for long. It sold quickly. I just recently purchased a LW Seecamp. Now that is a true pocket pistol. Too bad it only takes the shorter hollow point .32 rounds, which I already knew about. FMJ .32 ACP is too long to fit in the magazine. The problem is today in 2023 it is very difficult to locate any hollow point .32 ACP anywhere. The ammunition manufacturers are not producing anywhere near the demand and I don't know why.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

It's been a while since I posted that review, but for the most part my conclusions then remain the same today. However, to be honest, I haven't carried it for years now. As you say, it's actually a little heavy as a pocket pistol and there are better options today. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@meauxjeaux431]

The price went up. I just bought one 2nd hand, never fired, SS, with walnut grips. $550.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Very, very nice. Sounds like a good find. While $550 may seem like a lot, the actual value today for used Beretta Tomcats is at about $500. Stainless with wood grips would probably add a few bucks to that value, so you did good for today's market. Most importantly --- you found one! Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@meauxjeaux431]

@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 I didn't realize they were scarce when I bought it actually. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, just a decent mouse gun. I was expecting to pay 3-350 for a new one, so the price kinda shocked me at 1st. I can't believe the price difference in guns now from 5 years ago when I bought a 9mm Ruger side by side for 450.....NEW !

[@wapiti3750]

Jesus, you got corn-holed big time. Prices on certain guns have gotten ridiculous.

[@T.E.P.]

wow man ... new to the channel and gotta say I'm glad to sub ... i love my 92fs and will be getting a Tomcat if it happens

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Welcome and thanks for watching.

[@wapiti3750]

If it, whatever "it" is, doesn't happen, you won't get a Tomcat. Brilliant huh?!

[@T.E.P.]

@@wapiti3750 haha omg what was a trying to say there I dunno

[@wapiti3750]

@@T.E.P. You imitated me, that is you lost your mind just for a moment! Good news is that you tracked it down. :-)

[@T.E.P.]

@@wapiti3750 thanks for the smile today and I hope your day is a perfect 1

[@bigal8120]

It's a great gun and I always wanted one until I realized that it's practically the same size and weight as my Sig p238 which is a 380.... I still want the Beretta tomcat,,, but not on my top list... Excellent review.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

No argument there. Whereas the Tomcat is like a mini M9, the Sig p238 is like a mini 1911 and I don't think there's much not to like about it as a "mouse" 380. It's highly sought after and respected.

[@faberdp]

the Sig 380 is a pain to shoot, whereas this Beretta is a joy. Can shoot it all afternoon.

[@bigal8120]

@@faberdp Really you think so? I think it's a sweet shooter plus it has some weight on it which helps with recoil.

[@shevetlevi2821]

@@bigal8120 I agree. I find it easy to shoot well; comfortable and accurate. To David Faber, if you're a big guy maybe it's too small for your hands.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Big Al, I was reviewing comments and remembered yours from a few months back with reference to your SIG p238. I did a review of the p238 last month and thought I would alert you to it. See SIG Sauer P238 Nitron Micro Compact Tabletop Review - Episode #202032 at kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZrFqYN5dr5rmLc I thought you might enjoy it. Cheers, Mick Mac.

[@fightingmonk123]

You have a good, positive speaking voice. Could be a voice-over in movies, or narrate books.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

I really appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@davidpitcher3054]

Excellent review! I'm looking for one now! Thank you.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Glad you enjoyed the review. Thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll subscribe and check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin. Have good luck on your search.

[@margiemelendy6857]

@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 took me a minute to figure out how to flag you. Not used to U Tube yet. I sent a post asking a question. Also could you recommend another good gun channel for a newbie. Just subscribed to you.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

In my opinion --- When it comes to firearms, Hickok45 is "THE" ultimate at kzbin.info Another good channel would be kzbin.info Both have lots of reviews and both are highly respected channels. Enjoy

[@itmeng]

Just to add, these berettas along with even the 92/m9 are made in the USA. They started in Maryland, now I believe they are fully in Tennessee.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Yes, you are correct -- in Gallatin, Tennessee since 2017, I believe. Beretta itself was established in 1526 and remains a family business. Beretta firearms have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 in Accokeek, MD from which it supplied the M9 to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta-owned companies employ nearly 600 individuals within the United States with locations in Tennessee, Colorado, Maryland, New York, Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Virginia. Great firearms. Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@shevetlevi2821]

It's a great gun, but ammo selection is critical with this caliber. You can get expansion with 60gr. hollowpoints, or you can get penetration with 71gr. fmj, but you can't get both. I think I would opt for penetration.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Thanks for the comment. Yep, I agree with what you say about ammo selection. I would also add that it probably goes without saying that shot placement is important as well. These small guns often require a bit of practice. The ammo doesn't matter if you can't place your shots properly.

[@shevetlevi2821]

@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Absolutely.

[@Chief2Moon]

Shevet Levi Some with Tomcats alternate HP's & FMJ's in the magazine to have their bases covered I suppose

[@shevetlevi2821]

@@Chief2Moon That's an interesting idea. Kind of like an assortment,.

[@Chief2Moon]

Shevet Levi On the face of it, it seems like a pretty good idea

[@margiemelendy6857]

@mic mac's tabletop reviews New to your channel. Looking for a Baretta Tomcat. Need to know the best ammunition to purchase for it.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

I prefer Hornady Critical Defense rounds for carry purposes and Sellier & Bellot for range, but both are hard to find today and expensive. Any 32 ammo would probably be fine for the range, but I wouldn't compromise on my defense carry loads. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@margiemelendy6857]

@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 Thank you so much. I had a folding Derringer I carried for years with hollow points but the arthritis has gotten so bad in my hands I could no longer open to clean. So sold it in April. Oldest son recommended the Tomcat for ease of use. I'll have to practice at least some, haven't fired a gun since my retired military husband passed away on Memorial Day 2016. Gave his Colt 45 to my oldest son. I liked and subscribed but won't share my family already thinks I'm crazy for carrying and prepping. I've watched several other channels on the Tomcat but yours was my choice to subscribe. I appreciate so much that your review was so thorough and not filled with obscene language.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

Thanks for your kind words and I'm so sorry to hear about your loosing your husband. I think your choice to arm yourself is yours and you sound like you know what your doing. You've chosen a good firearm for what you have described as your needs and you recognize the importance of practice. I would add a bit of training as well, especially if you haven't shot a gun for a while. A little refresher training will help you develop the proper skills you need with the firearm you chosen and the practice build your skills and add confidence. Trust me on this. It also goes without saying, be sure to follow your local laws. Best wishes and stay safe.

[@johnnybwrlr983]

You noticed that you demonstrated double and single action, dropping the hammer on the chamber with a dummy round in the chamber. But you did it with your left hand at the end of the barrel. And of course you never point the gun at something you don't wish to shoot. Especially since you were activating the trigger. What if you accidentally had put a live round in the chamber?

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

True. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@roberthill3207]

Love my Tomcat 3032 and No the hammer doesn't need to be pulled back to take the slide off, in fact you can have a magazine in and the hammer dropped and still get the slide on/off with ease, oh and not to be a total jerk one handed.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

And so you can, but I'd like to see it done one-handed. ;-) Just following the instructions in the Beretta Tomcat's manual (pp 18-19). Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.

[@howardschwartz1462]

What ammunition do you recommend?

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

I prefer Winchester Silvertips hollow tips as a defensive round, but at a $1 each, they are expensive and sometimes hard to find. Gold Dot, Hydra Shock, or Hornardy standard hollow tips can also be good choices. As for the range, I'll use whatever is cheapest at the time.

[@Chief2Moon]

Howard Schwartz Whatever ammo you settle on, 130 ft.lbs max is recommended, not rated for +P rounds.

[@shevetlevi2821]

@@Chief2Moon All true. Beretta makes fine pistols but their slides are their weak point. I think Fiocchi at 73gr. exceed their allowable muzzle energy.

[@Chief2Moon]

Shevet Levi That might be true, 71gr FMJ's & 60gr HP's are what I have.

[@amelsfr]

this one or the Seecamp 32?

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

That's a tough one. I suppose it will ultimately depends on your needs. If you've watched my video on the Seecamp (Episode #202001), you know that it's the one I prefer to pocket "wallet" carry because it's so small and its quality is superb. But, there is no doubt the Tomcat is easier to deal with overall and I feel I have a little more control when firing. They are both just so great in their own ways that in the end I had to buy both. Thanks for the comment. Best wishes.

[@apuzyr]

That’s easy...both

[@amelsfr]

@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 thanks!

[@Stringman1950]

This.

[@dwarrior-ck1bw]

Beretta's customer sucks! I emailed them inquiring about broken parts for my Tomcat and they never emailed me back....

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully you will have better luck searching elsewhere for the parts. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin.