Keith is out again, which means Caleb has spent 20 minutes talking about how great 32 ACP is. Seriously though, if you like small, pocket sized pistols, check this episode out since it makes a logical case for why tiny little guns, commonly referred to as mouseguns, are still relevant.
You definitely “forgot” about legacy mouseguns (e.g., surplus). You can find a surplus Beretta Model 81 Cheetah Series Pistol, 12rd, .32 ACP or a Beretta Model 81-BB Pistol -Semi-Auto,12 Round, .32 ACP – Italian Made -Cheetah Series for somewhere in the $300 neighborhood. There are also other 20th century handguns of the semiautomatic persuasion in the .32 ACP caliber made by other respected firearms manufacturers from exotic places like Czechoslovakia and Hungary. To be honest, I really have a Beretta preference, too. James Bond and all that (although the Beretta 418 was a .25, I was a kid and didn’t care, it was cool).
Keith, while I was once in love with the 3032, the frame cracking (and subsequent slide derailment on cycling) caused me to no longer consider this a viable reliable SD carry. Even a brand new from Gallatin cracked in just over two years using only SAAMI ammo per manufacturer’s requirements to maintain warranty. Have since also followed the above-suggested path to carrying a Cheetah even though a holster/belt/pants ensamble’ is required. If Beretta would fix this problem I would gladly get in line to buy 3 Tomcats. Sadly, the Tomcat for SD carry is a genuinely BAD RECOMMENDATION due to consistently documented mechanical FAILURE. Please research the Beretta Forum and amend your endorsement. If you still disagree, I will take you to the range and show you.
Caleb, apologies for previously directing comment to Keith. Post should have read:
Caleb, while I was once in love with the 3032, the frame cracking (and subsequent slide derailment on cycling) caused me to no longer consider this a viable reliable SD carry. Even a brand new from Gallatin cracked in just over two years using only SAAMI ammo per manufacturer’s requirements to maintain warranty. Have since also followed the above-suggested path to carrying a Cheetah even though a holster/belt/pants ensamble’ is required. If Beretta would fix this problem I would gladly get in line to buy 3 Tomcats. Sadly, the Tomcat for SD carry is a genuinely BAD RECOMMENDATION due to consistently documented mechanical FAILURE. Please research the Beretta Forum and amend your endorsement. If you still disagree, I will take you to the range and show you.