Beretta 3032 Tomcat | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Italy |
Production history | |
Designer | Beretta |
Manufacturer | Beretta |
Produced | 1996–present[1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 410 g (14 oz) |
Length | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
Barrel length | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Cartridge | .32 ACP |
Feed system | 7 round detachable box magazine |
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.