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LightningLink · January 26, 2001, 10:26 AM

I've had my Tomcat for about a year and have stuffed a few hundred rounds through it with no problems. It has been 100% reliable with silvertips but occasionally jams on ball (maybe 10 times total).

Nevertheless, I will be looking for a Kel-Tec P32 at the gunshow this weekend. Why? Well, as pocket pistols go, the Tomcat is probably one of the biggest. I also have the stainless version which has a wider slide than the regular version. And weight, jeez the P32 is almost half the weight. There are also a lot more pocket holster varieties available for the P32. So, I currently have a pocket pistol for carry that I don't carry because it's too bulky for a pocket. Ironic, huh?

I love my 92F and Cheetah/84FS (coincidental, eh jtduncan?), but my Tomcat appears to be on it's way out the door.

LL

January 26, 2001, 10:26 AM	#6
LightningLink Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 105	I've had my Tomcat for about a year and have stuffed a few hundred rounds through it with no problems. It has been 100% reliable with silvertips but occasionally jams on ball (maybe 10 times total). Nevertheless, I will be looking for a Kel-Tec P32 at the gunshow this weekend. Why? Well, as pocket pistols go, the Tomcat is probably one of the biggest. I also have the stainless version which has a wider slide than the regular version. And weight, jeez the P32 is almost half the weight. There are also a lot more pocket holster varieties available for the P32. So, I currently have a pocket pistol for carry that I don't carry because it's too bulky for a pocket. Ironic, huh? I love my 92F and Cheetah/84FS (coincidental, eh jtduncan?), but my Tomcat appears to be on it's way out the door. LL