Purpose of the Bobcat "Covert"

JJ45 · April 27, 2021, 11:26 AM

I've got a lot of respect for Beretta and I am in no way trying to be a smart alec.

I'm aware of marketing ploys but would really like to be educated on the real usefulness of the Beretta Bobcat A21 .22lr, with the threaded barrel, the threads of which are protected by a knurled or checkered nut.

I know the threads are for a suppressor but to what purpose, again this is a serious inquiry...Thanks, JJ

unclenunzie · April 27, 2021, 11:48 AM

Coolness factor for those so inclined. So, marketing.

Carmady · April 27, 2021, 11:58 AM

I believe silenced Beretta .22s have been used for assassinating people for decades, but maybe that's in the movies.

JJ45 · April 27, 2021, 12:32 PM

I can see that but what is the practical purpose of the suppressor. To shoot w/o hearing protection? A suppressed 22 on a covert mission.... by who

I know the Israelis made great use of the M71 Berettas in REAL covert work and assassinations but that is not the Bobcat.

reddog81 · April 27, 2021, 12:39 PM

Why not include it?

Ever try to buy an aftermarket threaded barrel for most guns? It's a pain for all but the most common guns. And they're expensive. Who wants to spend $150 to $200 on a threaded barrel. It probably costs the manufacturer an extra $2 per gun to just do the work upfront.

Have you ever shot a suppressed .22? It's tons of fun.

jetinteriorguy · April 28, 2021, 05:31 AM

Don’t you know Zombies are attracted by loud noises.

raimius · April 29, 2021, 01:53 AM

Shooting with a suppressor is more pleasant, reduces your chance of hearing loss, and cuts down on noise pollution for the neighbors. The downsides is that they tend to dirty the gun quicker, can block the sights on some pistols, and get VERY hot.
Overall, I'd still recommend them.

Fishbed77 · April 29, 2021, 08:47 AM

I can confirm that a suppressor on a .22LR Beretta 71 is a whole lot of fun.

I imagine it would be much the same for a Bobcat.

rep1954 · May 1, 2021, 09:11 AM

Now that they are starting to produce smaller suppressors adding one to a Bobcat would make a very nice setup. Anyone hear ever shot a short barrel 22lr indoors without hearing protection, ouch! You never know when you may have no choice but to take out a zombie.

mpolk · May 2, 2021, 06:15 AM

I have several threaded 22 handguns. Just plain fun to shoot silenced. My wife loves shooting silenced 22's. My Ruger SR22 is her favorite. It really has no useful purpose other than having fun.

Nathan · May 2, 2021, 09:35 AM

People love the idea of a James Bond like mini pistol with a mini suppressor. Somebody makes the suppressor, but I forget who.

raimius · May 2, 2021, 04:35 PM

Bowers Bitty is tiny, but doesn't cut the dB level much.
A normal .22 suppressor is still fairly small, so I'd go with that, most likely.

dgludwig · May 2, 2021, 07:11 PM

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I'm aware of marketing ploys

Silencing a .22 rf? Air pistols can be cheaper if noise from .22s is objectionable. Sometimes marketing "ploys" get confused with marketing gimmicks.

Kreyzhorse · May 4, 2021, 06:46 PM

Interesting.... I wouldn't buy one, and I love my Bobcat, but I can see that it could sell.

Suppressed 22lr are amazing to shoot.

GarrettJ · May 7, 2021, 03:56 PM

I don't know why anyone would want to shoot a .22 pistol unsuppressed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by raimius

Bowers Bitty is tiny, but doesn't cut the dB level much.
A normal .22 suppressor is still fairly small, so I'd go with that, most likely.

I have one of those. I also have a Gemtech Aurora II, which is designed to be shot wet & wiped. It is chagred with vasoline. While packing that one I thought I'd try doing the same with the Bitty.

The sound signature is reduced significantly this way, and a charge of vasoline lasts a really long time when just shooting .22LR.

April 27, 2021, 11:26 AM	#1
JJ45 Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2015 Posts: 908	Purpose of the Bobcat "Covert" I've got a lot of respect for Beretta and I am in no way trying to be a smart alec. I'm aware of marketing ploys but would really like to be educated on the real usefulness of the Beretta Bobcat A21 .22lr, with the threaded barrel, the threads of which are protected by a knurled or checkered nut. I know the threads are for a suppressor but to what purpose, again this is a serious inquiry...Thanks, JJ Last edited by JJ45; April 27, 2021 at 11:31 AM.

April 27, 2021, 11:48 AM	#2
unclenunzie Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2016 Location: Texas. Posts: 140	Coolness factor for those so inclined. So, marketing. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own! this space for rent

May 1, 2021, 09:11 AM	#9
rep1954 Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Location: Mid Western Michigan Posts: 1,187	Now that they are starting to produce smaller suppressors adding one to a Bobcat would make a very nice setup. Anyone hear ever shot a short barrel 22lr indoors without hearing protection, ouch! You never know when you may have no choice but to take out a zombie. __________________ When I ask my wife where she wants to go for dinner she just tells me where she doesn’t want to go.

May 4, 2021, 06:46 PM	#14
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Interesting.... I wouldn't buy one, and I love my Bobcat, but I can see that it could sell. Suppressed 22lr are amazing to shoot. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

April 27, 2021, 11:58 AM	#3
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	I believe silenced Beretta .22s have been used for assassinating people for decades, but maybe that's in the movies.

April 27, 2021, 12:32 PM	#4
JJ45 Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2015 Posts: 908	I can see that but what is the practical purpose of the suppressor. To shoot w/o hearing protection? A suppressed 22 on a covert mission.... by who I know the Israelis made great use of the M71 Berettas in REAL covert work and assassinations but that is not the Bobcat.

April 27, 2021, 12:39 PM	#5
reddog81 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Why not include it? Ever try to buy an aftermarket threaded barrel for most guns? It's a pain for all but the most common guns. And they're expensive. Who wants to spend $150 to $200 on a threaded barrel. It probably costs the manufacturer an extra $2 per gun to just do the work upfront. Have you ever shot a suppressed .22? It's tons of fun.

April 28, 2021, 05:31 AM	#6
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,176	Don’t you know Zombies are attracted by loud noises.

April 29, 2021, 01:53 AM	#7
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 2,199	Shooting with a suppressor is more pleasant, reduces your chance of hearing loss, and cuts down on noise pollution for the neighbors. The downsides is that they tend to dirty the gun quicker, can block the sights on some pistols, and get VERY hot. Overall, I'd still recommend them.

April 29, 2021, 08:47 AM	#8
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	I can confirm that a suppressor on a .22LR Beretta 71 is a whole lot of fun. I imagine it would be much the same for a Bobcat.

May 2, 2021, 06:15 AM	#10
mpolk Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2009 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 111	I have several threaded 22 handguns. Just plain fun to shoot silenced. My wife loves shooting silenced 22's. My Ruger SR22 is her favorite. It really has no useful purpose other than having fun.

May 2, 2021, 09:35 AM	#11
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	People love the idea of a James Bond like mini pistol with a mini suppressor. Somebody makes the suppressor, but I forget who.

May 2, 2021, 04:35 PM	#12
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 2,199	Bowers Bitty is tiny, but doesn't cut the dB level much. A normal .22 suppressor is still fairly small, so I'd go with that, most likely.