Beretta Finish & Tritium Sights
What is the best finish for a Beretta Tomcat. I'm looking to get one.
Also, has anyone used the Tritium Sights? Are they worth it?
Thanks
Also, has anyone used the Tritium Sights? Are they worth it?
Thanks
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Finish is a matter of personal taste. Don't worry about which is more durable: the Tomcat is so big you probably won't carry it much, anyway.
Tritium sights are of limited value unless you are an LEO (who isn't going to pay for the sights & their replacements out of his own pocket). Tritium is a radioactive isotope whose half-life is 9 years. So, expect them to dim noticeably after 5-6 years, & require replacement after 10-12 years. Too high maintenance for most of us civilians, especially at $200 a pop.
White dot sights work well for me.
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I think you are mistaken myers. Why would someone call the Tomcat so big that they wouldn't carry it. It's a tiny gun, right? 0 -
I'd call the Beretta Jetfire tiny, but not the Tomcat. At 14.5 - 16 oz (depending upon metal), the Tomcat is not only heavy, but relatively large. (I don't have the exact dimensions.) It's beefier than most .32's & .380's, & even some 9mm's. The only appealing feature is the flip up barrel.
I will concede it's not too big to carry, but definitely too big to be considered a "pocket" pistol.
Neal0 -
The Tomcat isn't small for the caliber, but it isn't big.
As for as night sights, I've found them to last well beyond thier recommended time. For the most part, they don't have to look like headlights to be useful, all you need is a very faint glow to allow for proper sight alignment in low-light situations.
I've got a set of Trijicons from a Desert Eagle that are over 10 years old and still are very easy to find in the safe (I no longer have the D.E.). $200 every 10 years isn't bad (that's what a nickel a day?), especially if it gives you peace of mind.
For the finish, I'd personally get Inox, but it might depend on how you're going to carry it. In some instances the black finish might be preferred for it's less reflective attributes. I'd say it's just personal preference (I'd get stainless if it were me).0 -
Thanks for the information ya'll. My intent with this weapon is to carry it for conceal purposes only. Living in Texas, I don't often wear a coat or jacket and concealing my Browning Hi Power is a bit tough. It will be either on a leg holster, in the front pocket of my cargo shorts or underneath a loose shirt. Sweat is going to be an issue and I'm worried about rust build up.
As for nmyers comment about it being to big. I'm not sure I agree. I've tried Kel-Tec and find them to small for my hand. For an extra 7 oz, I don't mind the weight. One other thing, good news - bad news, my wife cannot load anything I got. She could load the Tomcat with the flip barrel. That factors into my decision.
Any other thoughts?
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Triton, it sounds to me like you did your homework on it. I'm going to opt for the Kel-tec for "deep conceal" on days when it is hot or other situations when my normal full-size gun won't work. However, with your wife not being able to load it then I would get it either. If you properly take care of your Beretta you shouldn't have any trouble with your gun even if you are sweaty. Remember most gun-grade stainless will rust too but it is more resistant. Also, a good holster will protect the firearm from your body too.
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Thanks for the input bambihunter.
Take care........0 -
I carry a TomCat in blue every day. It's a good pocket gun for me, and as far as rust goes, I've never had a problem. I shoot it a lot, so it is cleaned and oiled about weekly.
I shoot Cor-Bon hollowpoints in it and have never had a malfunction.
I like it a lot.
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Thanks Doug. Appreciate your input. 0
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