May 08, 2009 I hope yours is an Inox Tomcat. The matte version has problems with frames cracking, even with the latest 'reinforced' design. I experienced this personally after 200+ rounds fired through the gun and know 2 others who had the same problem. Do a search on Tomcat cracked frame and you will see. Dec 07, 2017 Beretta Tomcat Cracks Well, it's about 3 years since the last post on this topic. It seems that Beretta is still having same problems with Tomcat 3032. I just sent mine in for a crack in the same place. On the frame just above the trigger. I also had a chip of metal come of the slide rail on frame.
The Beretta 3032 Tomcat Inox builds on a long line of compact pocket pistols for self defense manufactured by Beretta. This blowback-operated pistol is designed with a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger mechanism. It is fitted with a frame-mounted manual safety, which also acts as a slide stop when engaged. The frame is anodized aluminum alloy, and the slide and barrel are stainless steel.
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Right from their inception, Beretta small frame pistols such as the 3032 Tomcat were designed to be carried concealed. Therefore, the lines of the Tomcat are snag-free, with the sights being engineered to easily slide in and out of a holster or belly-band without catching on anything. Beretta 3032 Tomcat Inox -The Beretta 3032 Tomcat Inox is tiny, sized like average cell phone. Besides offering the power of the.32 ACP cartridge, it sports a tough and durable stainless-steel finish. As such, this double/single-action autopistol it is perfect for deep concealment or used as a backup second handgun.
Beretta Tomcat Inox Cracked Frame
The Beretta 3032 Tomcat Inox is a self defense pistol designed for concealed carry. The barrel can be released to pivot on a pin under the muzzle ('tip-up' barrel). This feature allows a round to be inserted into the chamber directly without manipulation of the slide. The chamber can also be easily inspected to verify whether a round is present by using the tip-up barrel.
Beretta Tomcat Inox Recommended Ammo
The pistol lacks an extractor, relying upon the expanding gasses to force the spent casing rearward. Beretta recommends that '+P' ammunition with a muzzle energy of greater than 130 ft路lbf (176 J) not be used in the 3032 Tomcat Inox.