J-Frame vs Beretta Tomcat. A Pocket Pistol Duel.

The Concepts of deep concealment, tradecraft, non-permissive environments, etc. really interest me right now. Maybe it's just the times. I asked myself what two guns would I choose for a minimalist, clandestine, "cloak and dagger" type of role. The Smith and Wesson J-frame was a no brainer and the Beretta Pocket Pistol line of guns (Tomcat) have always tickled my fancy. Both guns have a good track record with similar weight and foot print. Which one would you pick?
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[@kevinmarrett9532]

As lucky gunner said, the ultimate concealed revolver caliber is .32 Fed Mag or H&R Mag

[@wisemencompany]

Word.

[@327Federal]

327 Federal is King 👑

[@JR-gp2zk]

I love how the Tomcat is making a comeback with Beretta revamping them. The 1990's were a crazy times for pocket guns and lead to today CCW guns. Tomcat, Seecamps and the Keltec p32 that started everything.

[@wisemencompany]

Good on Beretta for listening to their customer base.

[@stevec9704]

This is a more real depiction of concealed carry. If you live a normal life, pistols like a G19 are great but all the time, especially in Florida. It’s hot. I don’t have a Tomcat, thought about it for years but my choice is a plain simple LCP. Carry an extra mag and I’ve got 12 + 1. I can have it on me everywhere, everyday. Many different carry methods but mainly in pocket. These type of concealed weapons can’t be beat for the need. Thanks

[@oldcop18]

I learned this lesson in my ‘68 rookie year when we were required to be armed off duty. My service revolver was tough to conceal so I p/u a Colt Cobra (still have it), and later a slightly slimmer lightweight J Frame. In retirement I carry a 340PD w/my LCP filling in as my mode of dress dictates.

[@austinhall5933]

I carried a 4" ruger speed six in south Florida for a couple years. The glock 26 changed my life

[@gew1898]

It’s amazing how many French officers led their troops “over the top” with .32ACP Rubys in their hands, during the Great War. Today we wonder if .32ACP is “enough gun” to run to the suburban quickie mart for a gallon of milk on a Saturday afternoon.

[@robertonavarro7713]

I think Dutch army officers also carried Browning 32 ACP handguns. Anyway, sold my Beretta Tomcat 32 ACP but kept my vintage S & W Model 60 J-frame 38 Special revolver.

[@1982rrose]

This is silly, get them both.👍😁

[@SFsc616171]

In its infancy, the CIA was set with a choice of firearm for their personnel. The choice was between the Browning Hi-Power and the Smith and Wesson J-frame. After a series of field trials, the CIA chose the J-frame. "It worked every time you pulled the trigger." No FTFs, no FTEs, no squib, no stuck cartridges, no tap-rack-boom, and no going out of battery when contact with the body. I'm a Cold War veteran, could not afford a true J-frame, so I bought a Taurus 859CIA (sandw 42 series clone), .38Special LDEWC-not hps.

[@Stridercondor]

If I had to choose one, a J frame in 22lr and federal punch ammo.

[@wisemencompany]

Hard to beat.

[@glennsammon4465]

@@wisemencompany J frame in 22 Magnum like my 351 PD. BUT, I do want the 351C in22 Mag and 43C in 22lr, and maybe even a 317. in the summer these guns are great. and they all would make a good back up gun. my 351PD is in my sweatpants pocket right now.

[@robertonavarro7713]

I have a vintage j frame Model 34 kit gun 22Lr. It’s quite accurate for a snub nose revolver and highly reliable.

[@glennsammon4465]

@@robertonavarro7713 lucky guy. I have shot the I frame version. like you said , very nice revolver.

[@Blankford777]

LCP Max has been awesome for me in deep concealment.

[@327Federal]

This is true

[@tchambers807]

I got one of those 351c not too long ago and it's blown my mind how incredibly easy it would be to carry. trigger does take some getting used to but the great thing about revolvers is you can get some snap caps and no racking required to dry fire

[@wisemencompany]

Yes the trigger on the 351c is it’s only down side but it’s to be expected with rim fire.

[@joe1940]

For summer pocket carry I use a J-frame. I've never owned a Tomcat, but I do own a few really small 380s and a 25 auto, great guns, but they can be a little picky about ammo.

[@samdone2900]

I’d Probably go with a .32 J-frame personally. And rock pants with big enough pockets to conceal it or an enigma with deep carry.

[@ironmikehallowween]

Carry both. Easily done. I sometimes carry a Bobcat and a 32 Revolver. Thanks for the video.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

I own both of these guns. Hands down, the J-frame .38 Airweight in the pocket is lighter and more comfortable than the Tomcat. Also, the .32ACP sucks in performance on humans. When I worked uniformed patrol, I carried a Tomcat hidden within my Velcro straps on my bulletproof, vest as my “Onion Field Insurance gun.” (OG Cops know what I’m talking about with that statement). But my “first-reach” back-up gun was a J-frame Airweight I carried in a pocket holster, in my left hand, while my primary duty pistol was in the right hand. Yes, at some points in my career I carried three guns on my person. (Don’t laugh, I was young). My primary duty weapon for various assignments over a 34 year career was either a Beretta 92FS, Hk USP45, M&P 2.0, Glock 17 and/or Glock 19. But always always always did I carry the Airweight j-frame as back-up, regardless of my assignment on the department. Always. The Tomcat…. Naaaah. Just in uniformed patrol duty.

[@mblackmon7191]

Love the onion field reference bro! Keep a 950 jetfire in my pocket for 25 years… same principle, help me get to something bigger in the trunk!

[@PilgrimPrepper]

Gets home, checks the feed, Admin and Wise Men both got pocket pistol vids..... came here first. Went through this dilemma in the mid-80's. Have revisited it over the years. The semi-auto carries better for me as the revolvers cylinder thickness creates a pressure point near my bursitis ridden hip. Semi-auto much more accurate for me also. Revolver more reliable and powerful. Sorta. If it had to be a J frame I would go with the 22mag. Beretta would be in 32... Would have to be Langdon version.

[@PilgrimPrepper]

Forgot to say why. 22 mag gives extra shots with less weight and recoil, and is reported by many to be surprisingly accurate. Beretta in 32 because that's what it comes in.

[@TheShawna1]

I was always in the revolver is always the most reliable of firearms, until the day we had to train with our backup gun. Never had a problem until that day! multiple failures to fire... the firing pin was not broken on my S&W jframe!... About 11 rounds out of 50 failed to go off! I was using Rem green and white box 130grain FMJ rounds. I found out the primers on those were tougher than most ammo out there.,I have since replaced my main spring and the problem went away, But they can definitely fail and at the most inopportune time. lucky for me it was just embarrassment that was the injury.So many were firing that no one was the wiser except the scoring officer.LOL Made me rethink revolver never fails excuse....

[@dividualist]

I carry a 442 with wadcutters but I'm hoping to get a 432UC in .32 H&R Magnum at some point. If I were going to go with rimfire, I'd take an LCR .22LR with Federal Punch. Rimfire J-frames are apparently somewhat notorious for having issues.

[@Quality_Guru]

For deep carry, I prefer to go just a tab bigger with a Glock 42 in .380. (Yes you can pocket carry it). I also prefer the Ruger LCR in .327 Magnum shooting .32 S&W long ammo. They are both extremely reliable and accurate and recoil is manageable.

[@zatoichi124]

Vintage J frame Model 60 in appendix. Done

[@327Federal]

Reliability always tips the scales when considering these tiny lightweight handguns.

[@ThePaPappy]

Bobcat. I very often carry a Taurus PT25 in a pocket holster. Before you scoff at the PT25 it could be worse, I have a Jennings J22 in it's original box. 🙄😁

[@ronldpruchnicki939]

I carry the smith 442 PC and love it.

[@darrenvanderwilt1258]

After seeing a series of Active Self Protection videos, where John explains their findings after reviewing 40k defensive shooting caught on camera, that at no time in any of the armed civilian instances was a reload or malfunction clearance required, with less than six rounds fired (the mean average was three), is there a need for the average person to be carrying more than a pocket pew pew on a daily basis.

[@eriklambert3809]

I guess it would depend on the area. And that may be the averages, but plan on being the outlier.

[@leifhoklin2681]

I’ve already made my choice. I carry a few different handguns depending on what I’m doing/wearing etc, but my 642 is always on me. I typically carry it appendix with standard pressure 158 gr lead semi wadcutters. My cylinder is cut for moon clips and I carry an extra clip of 5 rounds in my right front pocket. TK moon clips hold up very well and I’ve found they don’t bend up and cause binding easily. I’ve been carrying this setup for 4 years. I carry this gun on my ankle as a BUG when I’m at work (LEO). Yes, I trust my Glock. There’s a reason it’s the standard by which all combat handguns are judged. However, working the street has shown me that I can’t foresee all circumstances and things get western in a hurry. I like having the insurance of the j-frame.

[@Moondo31]

I can’t wait to get my hands on the new tomcat it seems more practical

[@wisemencompany]

Yeah they look cool.

[@bowlofrice8]

I choose the lcp max 380 typically

[@SpydieFan]

This is the best choice on the market, I can’t understand why no other company is even trying to compete.

[@01gater]

Depending on how I’m dressed and where I’m going. When I can carry a full size gun it’s either the G19 or G30. My next go to is G43. I have owned a Beretta 950BS in 25acp. Before I use a gun for carry I put 500 rounds through it. Before I could put 500 rounds through the 950BS it fell apart in my hand. I returned it to Beretta they fixed it. Once I got it back I sold it. I then purchased a Beretta 21A the trigger broke. Now my pocket carry is S&W M43C. I would prefer that S&W J-frame over the Beretta.

[@pauljenkins6877]

For ballistics, a J-frame in a heavy model (i.e., not feather weight) and .357 magnum, or .38 Special +P..

[@ericbergfield6451]

Regarding your question to the viewers as to which which weapon system we'd prefer, & in what caliber? That a difficult question to answer, because the better calibers are available in the revolver, but the superior capacity & reloading speed is in the Tomcat. Ultimately I'd say it comes down to ease of use & length of experience with either weapon system; because at the end of the day, if you don't know how to operate one as well as the other, then you're gonna fail with the one you've got less experience using. ...Additionally, every pistol caliber pretty much just "makes holes," so shot placement is what makes the caliber do its job the best

[@georgebarnes9204]

I carry my S&W 637 performance center in a phlster city special holster aiwb a ton as my go to for deep concealment/when i dont feel like carrying my g17 or g48

[@bozaiwarrior]

As an add you can do a trigger job on the smith to help with the trigger pull but thats on a model 36 in my experiences and not a hamerless J frame

[@bcj128]

Revolver in .38 and carry the Gold Dot +P for short barrels.

[@skim193]

shrouded hammer j frame 38spl

[@wisemencompany]

Classic.

[@3wheelmannc860]

The new Beretta Tomcat is nicely updated, but with today's technology, I really wish they would find a way to bring it out in .380. Regular .32 is not on my wish list. The new Frame S&W in .32 H&R Mag. is cool, but that ammo is simply too expensive...and S&W made a huge mistake in not offering that new (very nice looking) update in a 6 rd. .38+P...for me, just 5 is a full pass. Ruger .380 Max is the winner for me for this usage. Also the Ruger LCPII in .22 w/ federal punch seems to be a real option for this micro/micro pocket challenge. Even with several mags, this thing is ultra light and pocketable.

[@MegaAppleshit]

Don't get the LCP2 in 22lr. It has a pretty big design flaw. They extract unfired cases very poorly. If you have a dud round, good fucking luck getting it out. I have sent it to ruger twice and they insist that nothing is wrong with mine. I have since stopped buying ruger guns purely because of that.

[@jlew6890]

Tomcat was my first pistol and carry gun. I was 16 and this was decades ago before EDC was a catch phrase hahaha

[@wisemencompany]

Simpler times.

[@tombats6428]

They make 10 round magazine for the 3032.

[@ewander30]

J frame of the two in .38. I do carry the J frame if it is hot, I’m lazy….However, really with not much more size the original P365 (I did mill it for a 507k) is what I find myself carrying for more deep concealment. Less deep concealment, I carry the p365x macro slide with an xl grip with mag guts mag (14+1).

[@Shadow3ffect]

I carry a Glock 43x OEM as my main carry and a Newly Pick up used Taurus 605 Poly Performance .357. Carrying 38s HP for the time being. Sunday gun is always going to be the .357 605 as church and just moderate places I go. Carry both during the week. 43x appendix and 605 on ankle. I been shot and stabbed and home invaded in the past. A SDVE smith and Wesson saved my life 2x over. But I retired it shortly after those two incidents due to a jam on the second incident. So far 3000 rounds through the Glock no issues and 200 through the 605 no issues. So would definitely trust my life with these two. Great video. Thought about a .32 as a quick go to the store gun.

[@danieljones3683]

I own a S&W 340 M&P 357 magnum. I carry +P 38 special in it. 357 recoil is brutal from the 340. I carry my J frame a lot in the summer when I am dressed in light clothing.

[@luvmechanix]

Sneakiness? Try firing the beretta through a jacket pocket. That's the j's secret power

[@wisemencompany]

I have done it with both. Depends on the jacket for semi’s. Revolver has no issues.

[@adamr9720]

The advantage that the Tomcat has over most auto loaders is that the slide doesn’t easily get pushed out of battery as the barrel is fixed and protrudes past the slide.

[@collinis1]

For stock models. I prefer the .22 mag j frame . It’s a couple of ounces lighter and the recoil is significantly less. Defensive .38 loads out of a j frame recoil far worse than a 10 mm in my experience. I would be interested in .32 hr magnum if smith reintroduced the 322 (scandium/ti 6 shot .32 that weighed 12oz) and put ports on it. I ported my .38 and the recoil is significantly more manageable (similar to 9mm in a full size)

[@Mike-yy4ll]

Make a comparison video about Kel-Tec P32 vs NAA . 22 WMR revolver, preferably Sidewinder or whatever can be reloaded quickly. They are the beach/gym carry guns 😊 The Tomcat reminds me Microtech knives. Small, but incredibly heavy for the size. Also, Tomcat/Bobcat/whatever also came in .22 Short.

[@koomo801]

It's heavy, but I prefer my S&W 940. With +P Corbon it has the same muzzle energy as a snubby .357 (.357 snubbies loose a lot in energy which ends up as noise and flash, and kick much harder).

[@1911bg]

J Frame hands down the best choice.

[@oldcop18]

In 1974 I was armed w/my issued Colt Detective Special when I became involved in a gunfight w/three armed robbery suspects & had to reload under fire. In the aftermath one officer caught a .45 round in the upper chest (no vest then & he did recover, albeit a year later) and the suspect died in the hospital. Our ammo then was the high velocity lead round nose. The .38 will do the job.

[@j.p.saverance8972]

Great story. I’m glad the good guys survived. I’m surprised that the .38 lead round nose ammo was that effective. Lead hollow points, jacketed hollow points (were they available in 1974?), or even semi-wadcutters would probably be more effective because they are less likely to over-penetrate.

[@glennsammon4465]

@@j.p.saverance8972 it all depends on where you put it

[@j.p.saverance8972]

Not really. LRN and FMJ bullets tend to slip right past vital organs causing minimal damage compared to hollow points.

[@jdnorris308]

Curious why the Ruger LCP Max wasn't in contention? Been thinking about a pocket size for unique situations.

[@wisemencompany]

Never really liked them.

[@jdnorris308]

@@wisemencompany fair enough.

[@MegaAppleshit]

I have had more jams in my LCP2 than anything else. I have also had the worst handgun jam I have ever experienced in the LCP2. That damn gun is why I carry a J Frame. The Beretta doesn't have an extractor, the LCP line jams a lot in my experience, Kel Tecs are Kel Tecs, NAA minis are really nice, but are more of a backup gun than a pocket gun, and I am just better with my J frame than any of my other Pocket guns.

[@jdnorris308]

​@@MegaAppleshit appreciate the input. Just curious was this the older LCP II in .380 or the newer in 22lr? I just want to make sure I understand.

[@MegaAppleshit]

@jdnorris308 I have both and they both have different issues. The 380 caliber LCP2 is the one that jams a ton and had a jam that would get you killed if it happened when you needed it for self defense. As for the 22lr version, it flat out can't extract unfired cases. If you get a dud, you can't just rack the slide to clear the cartridge because the extractor slips off the rim 100% of the time and causes a double feed 100% of the time. I have even sent it to Ruger AND got a replacment slide and barrel from them, both slides had the same issue and when I sent it to Ruger, they claimed to not be able to replicate the issue. (Which is absolute bullshit because it happens 100% of the time no matter how hard or soft you rack it, they just don't want to admit that they have a flawed design for the 22lr version.)

[@ungratefulpeasant8085]

I carry the the bobcat with mini mags for pocket carry.

[@cdlund2840]

I pocket carry an old Taurus PT-22 or a LCR 22lr in a pocket every day. The 22 mag Gold dot short barrel only gives you about 60 fps over a good 22lr like Federal punch out of a 2" barrel so with the extra round and a lot cheaper to practice with than 22mag. The revolver conceals better due to the rounded shape.

[@BeeBee-wo1bh]

Check out Lucky Gunner. He changed his mind about the 22 mag. its a significant step up in power and the punch bullet will expand. Bigger hole.

[@williamryan9195]

Are you using a Glock safety switch on your 19? I winch watching those no look re-holsters. Especially appendix carry.

[@philp411]

Carry both. Get one of the new 432UC and a 30x and compare those.

[@bigbossman3806]

I have .22 pistols on both ends of the price spectrum. I have a Jennings J22 that I bought new forty years ago for $50, I also have the S&W 43c that I paid $700 for. Neither on of these pistols are without flaws. The Jennings works if it is perfectly clean and only likes certain ammo, even then it may not run a full mag. The 43c has issues with certain types of ammo swelling in the cylinder in can be very hard to extract. As much as I want to like both of these little pistols they would be hard to trust in a gun fight. I'm still looking for the perfect pocket pistol.

[@notyoaveragejosay1577]

That jhon wick tho

[@MrShortanswer]

Honestly the Glock 43 I carry is close to the size of the J frame. I can shoot that ok compared to my other glocks.

[@normanwilliams9868]

What suppressor is that on the Beretta?

[@wisemencompany]

Omega 9k but re-branded by BLACKHAWK.

[@vicsage83]

Between the two, I’d prefer the J frame .38….i have a PC 442 which has a nice trigger pull. Still, I shoot my Shield 2.0 better and it is more comfortable to shoot as well

[@mallninjarising]

I think it depends on who you are, ( and preference) if you are a old lady or new ccw person the tomcat would be perfect low recoil and easy to operate.... or you still might want a revolver because you dont mind the trigger and you prefer the manual of arms and track record... 32 hr mag or 22 mag are great choices. the 110 grain critical defense and wadcutters are two good low recoil defensive options for the recoil sensitive if you have a 38 or you might be someone who trains alot with guns and wants to use them seriously for either edc or back up in that case the best hideout gun option would be a 38 or 357 magnum snubnose simply because it is more powerful... if there is a person right on top of you the recoil wont matter and the power level is a significant step up from a 32 even if you just go with a 38... you can also train out the negative effects of recoil and heavy trigger pull.

[@colemclaren3193]

I would go with a 5 shot 357 magnum. 96% one shot stop rate.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Not out of a 2” barrel. Tons of videos showing this fact. You’re just beating up you hand more.

[@colemclaren3193]

YankeeMarshel showed that out of a two inch barrel, it still beats a 9mm +p out of a 5-inch barrel beretta.

[@collinis1]

@@colemclaren3193yankee marshal is gay

[@MLKreame]

I find revolvers conceal in weird places without printing or telegraphing so much.

[@collinis1]

The tomcat is cool but it is so much bulkier and heavier than a .32 need to be due to it being direct blowback. Look at the kel tec p-32 is is much thinner (.75” to 1.1”) and lighter (6.6oz to 14oz) and the recoil is about the same because the tomcat is direct blowback. Now kel tec has its issues: bad qc (although both my p32’s are reliable) horrible sights, and lack of inventory. But I think if a more reputable manufacturer could make a recoil-operated 7 ounce .32 in the same form factor as the p-32 it could resurrect the cartridge.

[@kevincook5004]

The tomcats with the wooden grips are thicker. The FDE one and the all black one have plastic grips that are easily close to a quarter inch thinner.

[@jamesterrynewton4794]

If you love a tomcat you haven’t owned one. Got a broke one for sale. All my revo’s work just fine. 😂

[@Mrgunsngear]

🇺🇸

[@rbm6184]

Goes back to Ellifritz data. No mouse gun calibers unless that was all I had. The real world shooting cases show high rate of failure to stop threats with mouse calibers. .380ACP and above and even then any pistol is poor at stopping threats. Better off with the J-Frame in a standard caliber or a small magnum caliber.

[@djYuz]

Bobcat/Tomcat: 22LR simply for availability and the fact that most people are more likely to practice with it. I think if you load good .22 LR it’ll do the job just fine to break contact with an attacker. .32 ACP ammo is less available and more expensive. J-Frame: I pick a .38 Special for availability, plenty of factory load options and easy to reload for practice, and it’s an adequately effective cartridge with a lot of defensive ammo options. In an ideal world .32 Long or H&R would be perfect for most people with one extra round and less recoil but the revolvers and ammo are just not as available as .38 Special. Rimfire J-Frames suffer from heavy trigger pulls in double action so neither the .22 LR or .22 WMR would be my personal picks in this DA snubnose platform.

[@frankbrowning328]

More available power in the j frame vs more rounds, smaller, faster shooting /lower recoil in the Tomcat. In 32 ACP you have to ensure the ammo chosen is as long as typical FMJ ammo or you risk rim lock as the 32 ACP is a semi rimmed cartridge. Hollow points must be chosen wisely because most are shorter than FMJ. The J frame doesn't care what ammo you put into it. I have to disagree with the choice of a hammerless J frame. I can and do draw my j frame very well without snagging the hammer and if I need single action it's available. I shot double action revolvers in competition for many years that required single and double action fire. Maintaining good repeatable double action accuracy under stress even at 7 yards is beyond the capability of a once and a while shooter. It requires dedicated practice to achieve and maintain proficiency. Shooters that aren’t going to shoot at least 1000 rounds per year are not going to develop or maintain repeatable accurate double action fire.

[@djYuz]

This is a very good point. The snubnose revolver is an excellent platform for a practiced revolver shooter: someone who has developed solid fundamentals on a Model 10 or a GP100 will be able to handle a J-Frame just fine. But a first timer will find it unpleasant to learn DA revolver fundamentals on an airweight J-Frame unless it's a rimfire model with an even heavier DA trigger. I also agree and think the models with a hammer spur are just fine. I put my thumb on the back tip of the spur and it draws from a pocket holster without a problem.

[@frankbrowning328]

@@djYuz That's exactly my thoughts. When I carry my S&W model 60 357Mag I also cover the hammer spur during the draw and have no trouble with it snagging. Both the snubby revolver and small autos are great for CC but they require different types of practice. For a beginner learning to be consistently proficient at combat ranges with a revolver will require more practice.

[@ReavinBlue]

.22 magnum is so much better than a 32 acp. i get out of a tiny barrel it loses power, but its a lot more Js

[@Lutz101]

Tomcat if I was a cripple who could not handle the recoil of a Centennial. Better yet, a 9mm Ruger LCR. The .32 ACP round has poor stopping power and will not reliably penetrate a human skull, so is not worth considering unless that is all you can handle. The LCR is my 'always gun', while I might augment it with a Glock 17 or Ruger Redhawk depending on the situation.

[@SCH292]

Speaking from my experience playing with my Tomcat 3032 at the range or so and take it with a grain of salt. Please don't get butthurt. Tomcat, Bobcat, Allycat or those tilt up pistols are not for new shooters, the ladies or those people with grip strength issues for self defense. If you got big hands? You should probably choose something else btw. This gun is gear towards experienced shooters or gear toward we the gun people who just wanna play with guns. This gun isn't really great for fast rapid reload either. People always brag about the tilt up barrel right? "Tilt the barrel up so you will never have to rack the slide!". Think about this do you think you have that much time to tilt barrel up, drop a round in the chamber, close the barrel, insert a new mag and be ready after you used up your 7 or 8 rounds? Also if you're at the range and when the gun is hot do you want to touch that hot barrel? Nobody talk about "racking the slide" because the slide is very heavy and hard to rack back. This gun is more of the..."Get off me gun" and hope the problem end without firing or under 7 to 8 rounds. Look. My 3032 is my summer OWB 3'o clock carry gun for the morning when I do my morning walk and jog. Winter time I pocket carry my LCR 327. What about Spring? I carry my G19. Also when come to my 3032 it came with a manual recommendation not to shoot 73 grains.

[@thomasholohan4090]

Neither one. The Tomcat is in a relatively weak caliber; it does not have an extractor so with a dud round (admittedly rare) racking the slide is ineffective. 22 mag is also a marginal caliber. A J frame 38 special can be used with lower recoil ammo if desired and will be more effective and reliable than either of the handguns reviewed.

[@russellwylie]

I'd take a revolver any day. Small autos have reliably issues in my experience

[@hurrikaneiii]

I have had many more problems with revolvers. Name brand revolvers.

[@user-dm5dm7ql6f]

Id rather have the j frame. But wouldn't mind having both with unlimited money to feed both pistols.

[@jrengo87]

That's a tomcat not a bobcat, great review though.

[@j.p.saverance8972]

He was demonstrating a Tomcat, but in .22 LR and .25 ACP it’s called a Bobcat.

[@wisemencompany]

@@j.p.saverance8972thank you.

[@everydaycarrymonkey2691]

G29 with Boraii trigger holster or GTFO...

[@LUVDOGS1954]

This is a toss-up, and it really comes down to personal preference and the individuals capability with a particular firearm. Pistol caliber discussions are more academic than real. I have seen more than 150 GSW victims, most expired over time, but seldom in a time frame that would preclude them from return fire. Other than .30 caliber plus rifle, or even .223, (and of course shotgun) it is seldom that rapid incapacitation occurs (other than CNS hits, brain, spinal cord) in pistol calibers other than .44 mag. Of these approximately 90% were torso hits, often multiple hits. Most opponents flee upon taking hits, and that is the real value of a firearms in self-defense. Regarding those that suggest head shots in a self-defense scenario...Really? Opponent is a moving target, you are dealing with elevated BP, elevated respiratory rate, adrenaline rush, the cone visual effect, auditory impairment (hearing declines, eyes focus on target), responsibility for each shot/bystanders...etc. Also, and this is my opinion... The first rule of a gunfight is NOT: "have a gun". It is: "don't get hit". Your personal logic in this video is a good method for an person to make their individual choice. Thank you sir.

[@bow2augusto]

do NOT carry it cocked and locked, this gun is NOT drop safe.

[@Slash-is3yu]

lol 😂 this guy says can’t wear suppressor in pants 👖 pocket ( HES WEARING SKINNY 👖 ) DUHHHHH 🙄 but in normal or stretchy 👖 yes you can guys He says a lot of good things minus that one ☝️ dumb comment only applies to him skinny jeans man