Shoud I get rid of my Beretta .32 Tomcat?

[glockenstein]

I went to the range today. Fired 100 rds of 10mm, then I fired my little Tomcat that I just got a month ago...wanted to break it in with another 200 rds. When I shot it after shooting my Glock 20 I almost started laughing, because it was such a drastic change...I realized that the little Tomcat that I bought because it was cute (I've never had or shot a .32) and thought it might make a nice little pocket gun was really probably useless for self defense. Should I get rid of it?

[Bainter1212]

I went to the range today. Fired 100 rds of 10mm, then I fired my little Tomcat that I just got a month ago...wanted to break it in with another 200 rds. When I shot it after shooting my Glock 20 I almost started laughing, because it was such a drastic change...I realized that the little Tomcat that I bought because it was cute (I've never had or shot a .32) and thought it might make a nice little pocket gun was really probably useless for self defense. Should I get rid of it?

If you do decide to dump it, and live in the Sacramento or Stockton vicinity, shoot me a PM.....I might be interested.

[ironhorse1]

Thirty twos are just plain fun and it did make you laugh.

Not the best weapon for SD but possibly better than a sharp stick.

Next time shoot the .32 first.

irh

[Garv]

If you have any kind of use for it, keep it, if not let it go.

If could be the hidden under the coffee table gun if no kids, etc.

I shoot .357s for a bit, then go to my .22s and back, all for fun.

[billped]

James Bond shot .32s, right? If it's good enough to kill international assassins, it's good enough for you!

[Tovarish]

James Bond shot .32s, right? If it's good enough to kill international assassins, it's good enough for you!

.32 killed Hitler, but it was a close range shot.

[Tovarish]

Hardly "useless" for self-defense if you can't carry anything larger.

With that said, if you don't have a CCW permit, then yeah, kind of useless.

[StuckInTheP.R.O.Ca]

I have pondered the same question. Neat piece but ammo is expensive, I never carry it and haven't shot it in over 12 years. Its also thicker than and weighs about as much as my Kahr PM9.

[Dezrat]

This much I do know for sure.... One quick hit with that .32 will do far better than 3 quick misses with the G20. It's not useless if you find it handy to consistently have with you. First rule in a gunfight is have a gun.

[mtenenhaus]

Dad had one, always liked it. would love to find another one.

[Archon_g24]

Yes you should. Pm me and I'll make sure it goes away.

[Mr. Beretta]

If you're anywhere near San Diego, sell it to me ..cheap!

I'll stand by for your PM.

Thanks.

[bk23103]

My dad paid nearly $600 for one a couple of years ago, after he gave his Jetfire to my sister and couldn't find a replacement. I think he's shot it once or twice. He carries it occasionally.

My opinion is that one shouldn't sell a gun just because it's of a smaller caliber. They each have a purpose. I like the idea of an "under the coffee table gun."

[Zorba]

Nothing wrong with a .32.

[StuckInTheP.R.O.Ca]

My dad paid nearly $600 for one a couple of years ago, after he gave his Jetfire to my sister and couldn't find a replacement. I think he's shot it once or twice. He carries it occasionally.

My opinion is that one shouldn't sell a gun just because it's of a smaller caliber. They each have a purpose. I like the idea of an "under the coffee table gun."

$600 I thought I got ripped when I paid around $400 for mine.