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If you own or are intending to buy a used TomCat, please check for function and cracked frame, if the machine was built in the earlier release period. Ed/quote Hey thanksa bunch.I bought mine in either 2001 or 2002.I may be allright on the frame thing recall. I will try some of the silver tips for carry use. The Tomcat's barrel is forged from special high-strength steel; precisely rifled for accuracy. It has a black finish. The Inox Tomcat model has a stainless steel slide and barrel with an exceptionally corrosion-resistant and durable gray-anodized frame to match the color and finish of the stainless components.

The Beretta 3032 Tomcat and Beretta 3032 Tomcat Inox are semi-automatic pocket pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta. They are chambered in .32 ACP (a.k.a. 7.65 mm Browning) and are small pistols, designed for concealed-carry and use as backup weapons. The Beretta 3032 Tomcat builds on a long line of small and compact pocket pistols for self defense manufactured by Beretta.^[2] The allure and popularity is commonly attributed to the loading procedure, which does not require the user to 'rack' the slide to chamber a round, but rather place a round in the tip-up barrel before the magazine is inserted. This is especially popular for those with weaker or smaller hands.

Specifications[edit]

The Beretta 3032 Tomcat is a simple blowback pistol with a single- and double-action trigger mechanism.^[3] It also features a tip-up barrel.^[3] It is fitted with a frame-mounted thumb safety. This safety acts as a slide stop when engaged. The frame is made of aluminiumalloy while the slide and barrel are carbon steel in the standard version and stainless steel in the 'Inox' variant.

A document included with all Model 3032 Tomcat pistols warns that the owner should never use ammunition that exceeds 130 ft⋅lbf (176 J) of muzzle energy. Notably, even normal factory .32 ACP cartridges have become significantly more powerful in recent decades, and can well exceed the 130 ft-lb limit of the pistol's initial design, one that Beretta continues to use to this day. Representatives of Beretta USA have often recommended that owners purchase their .32 ACP ammunition online, so that the muzzle energy is properly verified in specification charts. Use of any ammunition that exceeds this rating may cause irreparable or prohibitively expensive damage to the firearm, most commonly manifesting as a crack on the frame. However, contrary to common belief, this is not considered a defect in factory materials, but a problem caused by ammunition and the consumer's neglect of the factory parameters.^[4]

Notably, the design omits an extractor mechanism, thus, the firearm relies solely on the blowback energy of the cartridge to extract and eject spent casings.

Beretta recommends caution when removing grip panels, as the safety mechanism is retained underneath with spring tension. Parts can be lost during improper removal, making the firearm inoperable until repaired. The barrel should also not be completely removed from the assembly, which may cause frame damage.

Beretta Tomcat 32 Cracked Frame

Variants[edit]

The model 3032 Tomcat is available in an 'Inox' variant, with stainless steel barrel and slide and the frame anodized for a similar aesthetic.^[5] For a short time, a titanium-framed model was also available.^[3] Previously, Beretta offered a variant of the Tomcat possessing tritium night sights referred to as the 'Alley Cat,' which was discontinued in the late 2000s.^[5]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'Model 3032 Tomcat Historical Information'. Beretta USA. Retrieved 21 September 2010.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
2. ^3032 TomcatArchived October 14, 2012, at the Wayback Machine at Beretta International
3. ^ ^abcIan Hogg (2004). Pistols of the World. Krause. p. 40. ISBN0873494601.
4. ^'Model 3032 Tomcat ammunition' at Beretta USA'. Retrieved 2014-02-21.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
5. ^ ^abMassad Ayoob (2005). Gun Digest Book Of Beretta Pistols. p. 161. ISBN0873499980.

External links[edit]

• Manual^{[permanent dead link]}

Beretta Tomcat 32 Inox Cracked Frame

The 3032 Tomcat offers all the features of the 21 Bobcat, adding a wide slide and a contoured tang to protect the thumb web and increase pistol control. The snag-proof design and slide blade front sight permit quick presentation and fast target acquisition followed by smooth, crisp trigger pull in double/single action. The tip-up barrel allows direct chamber loading and safe clearing of the pistol. Jamming and stovepiping problems are virtually eliminated by the open slide design shared by all small frame Berettas. The Tomcat's barrel is forged from special high-strength steel; precisely rifled for accuracy. It has a black finish. The Inox Tomcat model has a stainless steel slide and barrel with an exceptionally corrosion-resistant and durable gray-anodized frame to match the color and finish of the stainless components. The trigger, hammer, safety, magazine and other metal parts are blued.

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Federal law requires firearms to be shipped to FFL Dealers. If you do not specify the name and shipping address of your dealer, your order will be delayed. Federal law requires that you be 21 years of age or older to purchase a handgun, frame or receiver. To purchase a shotgun or rifle, you must be 18 years of age or older. 18 U.S.C. Section 922(b)(1).
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While we make every effort to ensure that our product photos are accurate, manufacturers occasionally change the design of components such as triggers, sights, or magazines without notice. Also, modifications to the firearm or component may be required in order to meet specific state compliance requirements. While we make every effort to accurately describe and illustrate the item you are going to receive, there may be visual differences on various components that do not affect functionality.