Mouse Guns For Self Defense
2009
In another post we looked at the Beretta Bobcat 21A INOX in .22 long rifle. I would like to revisit this little pistol, as it has had about 1000 rounds run through it now and is, as the folks on the Beretta forum say, “just getting broken in.”
I was experiencing some stove-pipes and it was bad enough to not be a trustworthy self defense pistol for a “deep concealment” carry.
With the help of the good folks from the forums, I was able to find out that the problem was not the little gun but the lips of the magazines. They were too open and allowing some rounds to pop up too high and end up, stove piped at the top of the chamber.
The fix took about 20 minutes and was achieved with a set of needle nose pliers, with a single wrap of electricians tape on each jaw of the pliers.
I bent each side “down and inward” just a bit – problem solved! I proceeded to fire 100 rounds of CCI Mini Mags, without mishap. To illustrate the effectiveness of this tiny, “built for a lifetime” pistol:
I fired two magazines of 7 from 33 feet.
I fired two magazines of 7 from 15 feet.
I fired two magazines of 7 from 6 feet.
That is 14 rounds at each distance. All were fired double action on the first round and no aim was taken. I have practiced “point shooting” for a long time and at these ranges and for it’s use, you won’t have time for careful aiming.
All 42 rounds were fired into a Styrofoam picnic plate with no misses.
I am enclosing 3 pics below to show 1.) the tiny palm sized Beretta. 2.) the size of the plate with a ruler below it 3.) the plate taped over a sleeveless tee-shirt.
These should give you an idea of the accuracy of this pistol, when tuned up a bit and fired by a shooter who practices with it sufficiently.
August 23rd, 2009 at 2:30 am
Hi do you think a mouse gun would be a reasonable gun to purchase for a new gun owner for self defense reasons?
August 23rd, 2009 at 2:33 am
Could you recommend a gun for the new gun owner?
August 23rd, 2009 at 6:22 am
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Read the article again and your answer is there. NO I don’t recommend a mouse gun for a new owner. I recommend going to a range and trying range guns to find out what you’re comfortable with first. Everyone has their own tastes, but you have to know how to shoot properly, then select the right handgun for your unique situation.
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June 28th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I just posted on the other entry about Bobcats. I’m glad you ended up liking your Bobcat. I think they are a great design.
The tip up barrel makes it easy to “top-off” when loading, plus would be a good feature if you were injured and could not use both hands. Double action gives you a safe, fast, first shot ability. The hammer gives a single-action option for better accuracy, plus a second strike capability in the case of a round not firing. The mag release is in a good place to not be activated inadvertantly, easy to do with small pistols.
I know of no other small gun that can match this design. I did not opt for stainless because the price difference is a bit steep for just two parts being stainless (barrel and slide). I would love if it were available in total stainless, however..
July 16th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Me again.
I caved and bought myself an Inox Bobcat last weekend. Found a great price on a new one about 50 miles from home. Good mall and eating there, too, so we made a whole day of it.
I like my two matte ones so much, I just had to get the “Sunday go to meetin” version.