4/22/2021 0 Comments Beretta Tomcat Cracked Frame Fix
I really wish that someone would come out with a metal framed, DASA with safety, tip-up barrel, pocket.380. Wishful thinking, I guess.I was unable to find any information online regarding the serial number (or date of manufacture) at which Beretta switched to the wide slide.
![]() Beretta Tomcat Frame Fix Cracked Inox TomcatThis includes a photo of a cracked frame, so you know where to look for the crack: Another photo, of a matte version, with the crack seen from above: Interestingly, the first photo is of a cracked Inox Tomcat. ![]() ![]() In the discussion, another possibility was raised--perhaps the cracking is not due to normal operation, but is the result of abnormal stress to the frame that occurs if the gun jams. Thats interesting. I suppose it does make sense to limit the pistol to a few dozen rounds between cleanings, to prevent jams--not only because jams are annoying, but also because they could be damaging to the frame. The pistol functioned perfectly, and the single-action trigger has already become pretty smooth. On careful inspection after cleaning, I see no evidence of any cracking or damage. Im pleased so far. Edit: 101 rounds fired. No damage. No failures of any kind since the single misfeed at round 45. I read a suggestion that the small broken piece could just be removed with a Dremel tool if it cracks. If I didnt have that warranty, and my Tomcat were to crack, I suppose Id just remove the broken piece and polish the area. That tiny little piece shouldnt affect the structural integrity of the remainder of the frame, and if it really has no function except to close that gap, its absence may be harmless. Unless, that is, it breaks off completely, falls into the rest of the gun, and causes damage to something else when the slide is cycling--which would be prevented by removing the piece if it cracks. That said, one user reports firing hundreds of rounds through his Tomcat after a crack, with no malfunctions. After each range session and cleaning, Ill inspect this area; if a crack occurs Ill think about either sending it back, or simply removing the broken piece. If anyone else with a not-under-warranty Tomcat decides to try that, please post in this thread to let the rest of us know. I still feel that the Tomcat is a quality pistol, despite this issue. Although Im biased by just having purchased the Tomcat, I did know of the issue beforehand and decided to buy it anyway. Ive owned a series of different pocket pistols, and I simply havent liked any of the others as much as the Tomcat. Most are too big for pocket carry, or are so extremely thin and light that theyre painful to shoot and less accurate than the Tomcat. Also, most dont have safeties (The Sig P238 is an exception, but I wont pocket carry a SAO pistol that is completely reliant on the thumb safety and has no grip safety). I guess I feel like the Tomcat fills a niche that no other pistol fills. I really wish that someone would come out with a metal framed, DASA with safety, tip-up barrel, pocket.380. Wishful thinking, I guess.
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