Love my 21A. Bought it years ago after I had to stop a robbery attempt without my carry gun. I beaned the dirtbag over the head with a 1 gallon paint can I happened to be carrying out the back door of our restaurant. Next day, got my Berretta in 22lr. Carry it everywhere.

A 22 in the pocket is better than any gun left at home.

My Dad purchased a 21A in the mid 80's and it has been fired more times than I would venture to even estimate. We lived in the country and this little pistol was fired almost daily. In general, when the pistol is clean and lubed, it functions flawlessly even with bulk ammo. Super easy to use with the tip up barrel. I recently purchased the new model 21A Covert with a 1/2x28 threaded barrel and really nice checkered walnut grips. So far with CCI mini-mags, it has been very reliable. The action seems a lot stiffer than the old 80's 21A. I'm hoping the Covert's action will limber up over time and be as silky smooth as the older gun. Firing the Covert model with a suppressor installed is a really cool treat.

I have one of these that fills the role of "Rule #1 of gunfights: Have a gun". Not a go-to CCW by any stretch of the imagination, but more for those days you're lazing around the house and just want something in the pajama pockets.

Had one back in the '90s followed by a .32 Tomcat. Both performed flawlessly.

One shot into body mass from a .22 will definitely ruin somebody's day. Three or four probably will ruin their survival chances. A shot to the head or heart and they aren't going anywhere in s hurry. Advantages of that little gun, less distraction from noise for the shooter, low recoil, light and quick handling, inexpensive ammo so regular practice won't ruin the bank balance. For daily carry I reckon this is a better bet than a 9mm. My uncle always dispatched his hogs with one shot of .22 high velocity. Don't ever underestimate the lethality of a .22.

I have a lightly used M21 that's about 25yrs old. It's amazingly accurate for what it is, 100% reliability

Love my 21a and my 950 too! Great guns! I saw a long barrel version at a gun show many years ago and really regret that I didn't come home with that.

One thing I love about your reviews is you always get straight to the shooting! Thats the first thing the viewer sees. Often if I look up a gun I want to see it fired several times as im interested in how it performs/looks when firing before I invest time in the review . Great review! Might pick one up as a first time concealed carry/road trip pistol.

I love my 21A... great little gun and surprisingly accurate.

Yep, I used to have a 950B (.25ACP). I carried it for a long time when I was doing roadside service at night. GREAT PISTOL!!!

I've got the Beretta Model 21A. It's definitely ammo sensitive. I recommend staying with round nose only (copper plated preferred), *High Velocity* cartridges. Test to find out which one works best in your pistol. Odd thing is, that Beretta in the *Owner's Manual* (p.9), states: >> *Standard Velocity* rounds will typically function more efficiently than High Velocity rounds and with less wear to the weapon.

Have had a 21A for about 15 years. Love it!! Carry it 24/7. Have only pulled it once to deter two POS. Didn’t fire, just seeing it convinced them not to f*ck with me.

I have a Tomcat in the Inox and recently picked up one in the blued finish. Both in .32ACP. Both made in Accokeek, MD. Looking for a Bobcat in .25. I blame (I mean THANK) you for making me a mouse gun appreciater!

My wife bought mine the day before we were married in 07. On our 10 year I bought a set of nice wood grips for the gun. It has a long storied past with me, it'll never go anywhere. Keep em clean, they are a ton of fun ! Can't wait for the taurus review Sootch, keep up the good work brother.

I bought the original one in 1984 loved it but for some stupid reason I sold it n realized what a mistake I made n yrs later I bought another one all matte black still have it today👍

Always loved these small Beretta pistols

I have both a 21A .22LR and a 950 .25. Both are great little pistols. The 950 will eat any .25 ammo I put in it. The 21A must have high velocity ammo to work reliably. I only really trust CCI Stingers and CCI Mini Mags in it. I really love the tip up barrels. I used to have a Tomcat .32, that I foolishly sold years ago. Perhaps I'll pick up another one someday.

I also have the 3032 Inox Tomcat and it is one of my favorite carry firearms. It is a very reliable CCW firearm and I love mine. Great in your pocket in a sticky holster for hot days when you can’t easily carry a larger firearm.

I have a 21A I bought in the late 80's. It has always shot great. I put a set of rubber grips on it a couple years ago, they feel much better than the plastic grips. I can't believe what these guns are selling for now. Unreal.

My 21A will eat any brand of .22 LR I have shot through it. Lucky? It’s a joy to shoot and Id stake my life on it in a pinch. The tip up barrel is phenomenal idea. Love the DA/SA. I carry without safety engaged. No need. Heavy DA pull is the safety.

Bought one in June. It broke after 3 trips to the range (slide disengaging while cycling when fired). Sent it to Beretta in mid July. It’s now November, and I’m still waiting for it to come back, and have no idea how much longer it will be. Beretta’s customer service is a DISASTER!! I called at the end of September and was on hold for FOUR HOURS (had the call on speakerphone while I was working). After four hours exactly to the minute, their phone system disconnected the call! Not sure if I’ll keep it when it finally gets back, or trade it in for something from a company that actually cares about its customers. I know one thing for sure…I’LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER BERETTA AGAIN!

Great video. I have a Model 950B in .22 Short, and Models 950 BS and 418 in .25 Auto. All shoot well. Your Model 21A looks very nice. No other guns in this size range approach the Berettas in terms of quality and reliability.

I've had several of these 21,950,and tomcat, wife took it. Back in the 70's I bought a case of ravens and gave them out for Christmas, oh for a simpler time in Southwest Virginia. Anyway you said range and I think you do like the rest of us hillbillies and dance a popcan around in the backyard. Love ya dude Rev Dr Jeff

The 950 Jetfire in .25 is a favorite, I own two and carry one in my front pocket almost daily. My uncle carried it before me. Great little gun that is comfortable to carry anywhere.

I've wanted one for a long time. Glad to see the review!

Owned one for a few years. Very reliable, accurate, and ran any ammo I put through it. I ended up selling it and bought a ruger lcp 2 22lr.

I own a taurus pt22. I havent shot it in years. I always thought it was fun with the tip up barrel and the small size. It's not really a kid friendly firearm on the range because of the heavy double action only trigger pull. The heritage rough rider and walther p22 are perfect for teaching and having fun with the kids.

I had an Inox 3032. Great gun. Flawless quality. Only sold it because .32 was crazy expensive to shoot.

That is a sweet pea of a gun very accurate and reliably is awesome.

My cousin owns a model 20 Beretta 25 that she purchased back in the 1980s .. about 20 years ago she purchased a tomcat 32 which she loves.. I told her to hold on to the model 20 because it's RARE .. and is worth a lot more than the model 21 to collectors

I almost bought one back in 1993 for my second handgun but the sights were so tiny. I like the textured handle on this new one and 22 LR is still fairly cheap ammo.

You always provide quality videos. Thanks for doing what you do.

7:12 "We grip from the front to the back". Never even thought about that, but...so very true. Another great bit of info you always put into your videos. You are informative, concise, and entertaining. For the "Grip" factoid alone...Subscribed. Thanks.

Beautiful... will definitely be in the collection some day, another great review

I have an older 21a that doesn’t have the stupid warnings on the side. Gun has been shot god knows how often. It’s been shot so much that everything that receives impact is slightly “compressed” I guess you would call it. It’s really really broke in lol. Finish still looks ok surprisingly. Also the gun works very reliably still. Probably should replace the springs though by now. Anywho it’s a great gun, and I love that little thing lol

I carried the single action Jet Fire in my boot as a back up to my issued model 15 for years & regret letting it go after I retired in ‘97.

Wanting to save a little $, I purchased a Taurus PT22 Poly instead of the Bobcat. Basically jammed or stovepiped with every mag, sometimes multiple times. Sent it back and Taurus made some tweak to the mag which improved things, but still very finicky. Ended up picking up the Berretta, which works flawlessly. The grip isn’t as comfy as the Taurus, but it’s a much better shooter.

I've got an older version of Beretta Model 21A its been great for teaching new shooters

Wish these were more readily available. I would buy one (or more) in a heartbeat if they produced and sold at a reasonable price.

I love the 21A INOX .22LR. I bought the 3032 Tomcat INOX in .32ACP, but I wish I had the .22LR variant.

Awesome 👏🏾 review! Thank you for the video, just purchased the Bobcat as I was tired of lugging around the Glock 43. Wanting something lighter for concealed carry! Haven’t been to the range yet, but based off your review, I am eager! Thanks again! 👍🏾

This is a little beautiful gun it provides comfort and safety

Personal I've found the Ruger lcp2 in 22lr superior in everyway except aesthetics.

if a person does decide to carry it and only has one magazine a option is a pouch on the hip like a Crosman pellet pouch wich is velcro holding for closing and about $5, it holds 100 count 22 lr, think of it as a "dump pouch" wich older police officers carried with revolvers, but right side up, the advantage is wearing it in public it doesnt draw attention and if say you would get in a bad situation and you have good cover 100 rounds is available to refill single stack magazine or single load to return fire, sounds funny but depending on your tactics and stealth you just may be the first one man army with a mouse gun in a mall or if anything you have people in a safe area like a bathroom you can return fire and hold that possition at least and not be a easy target, the reason i bring this up is because what we learn from history is people doing amazing things with limited resources both in battle and on the streets, if we train with limited resources or in this case with every weapon we have including a mouse gun then we are only helping our mind set being preparred to know what to do if a situation should come up, whats good about a 22 is the very large amount of ammo you can have with you in public, the massive volume of ammo you can carry with comfort makes up for its low muzzle energy, also fast accurate follow up shots on vital areas like the heart, and the ramen noddle bucket hitting that narrow band between eyes and ears, another thing about 22 pistols is long accurate shots, if say you had a full size 22 you carry, because you have so much ammo like the 100 count pouch, you have plenty because the mag in your gun and spare mags are with you any way and if you consider the 22 buckmarks 10 round mags they are very thin and putting 2 together they are in size similar to a double stack mag of another full size gun in 9 mm and other calibers so the space they take up is minimal, for example i would carry my browning buckmark 22 open carry with jacket or vest cover, with 4 extra mags comfortably on hip, one in the gun 4 on the hip and a 100 round pouch, thats 150 rounds of fire power. so maximum accuracy, fast accurate shot pacement, and more ammo makes up for its 80-117 foot pound of energy i have measured, with good ammo like CCI maximag 40 grain means hardly any or no malfunction clearing and even if a malfunction thats why we train with 22 dummy rounds indoors to tap and rack but also outdoors using bulk ammo to force a malfunction eventually to practice tap and rack, 22 pistols we fire more ammo thus we clean more and lube more, a 22 in the morning when we first leave home needs to have been cleaned and lubed the night before, i never did hear a gun tell me it was cleaned to much or that it didnt like a light lube all the time

If I ever do my paperwork I think the 21A would be my first handgun. It is a beautiful design and looks like a fun gun for just messing around.

Always love the end of your videos.

I have a vid up of my 21a Inox with suppressor. It’s a really fun setup. Beretta didn’t skimp on the quality. Thanks for the great video, sir.

I have The same model ,but in 6.35 (.25) calibre, very very good. I carry in my pocket. Ocimar ,Serra Negra city ,Brasil.

I have a Beretta 3032. I love the tipup design. It’s a fun gun to shoot. I don’t carry it as a personal defense weapon, but it a blast at the range.

I will retel, this story again , As part of my job , I was required by law to qualify for the job. The instructor was a Former US. Marine Corps Military Police . Was instructor for the NRA. training courses here in Central NC. During the course a conversation started the best pistol caliber . After the Colts, 45.cal. and 357. 9 MM etc. He said it is better to hit someone with a 22 LR. .then miss with a 45.cal.

In our home firearms safety classes, I always say a .22 beats a rock or pointy stick. If .22 is what you are comfortable with, at least you are carrying something!

Nice gun, but to be honest, I wish Beretta would make an updated Jetfire instead. The 950 was such a great little pistol, one of the best 25 Autos ever made, IMHO.

My 87 T grouped so well with CCI 40grs solids , i had to get one & try it out. Outstanding mouse gun & now a fave.

Just got one $399 fantastic little pistol carry it in my rear pocket I forget it’s there it’s so light.at 8 yds it opens up my aluminum stop sign real good. Nice old school feel and looks.

T rex has an old video with one of these banging steel at 200yds. I ran out and got one. Took some break in and learning curve, but well worth it. It's my wife's house gun now. I found her some white pearloyd grips and it looks top shelf.

It's a fun little range toy, though it is very picky on ammo. It only seems to like higher velocity ammunition like the CCIs. If only I could get it to function reliably, I'd use it as a "Just to have a gun" gun.

Except just to have in the collection, which I agree with, this gun has no place otherwise. Beretta 21A: 7+1 and 11.5 ounces. S&W 43c: 8 rounds, 11.5 ounces. Equal. In a caliber like 22lr, if you decide to carry it, with the same size, same weight and same capacity, which would you rather have?

Sootch, (@1:05) it sounds like you and that tomcat pi$$’d off the chipmunks…🐿 That’s one mad chipmunk chirping in the background…🤣👍🏻👊🏻

What a beautiful piece

I love this tip-up style. I'd love to have one, just because. Thanks for the eye candy.

Great video. I agree with everything. Coincidentally I just got back from buying my Inox Bobcat when I saw this video. I have had teh buled model for quite some time and often carry it when I really need the concealment.

People don’t practice enough with thoes pocket 380s to be effective. They are a bear to shoot well. This is why the 22s shine.

I want one of these in .25acp!!

I Love my Beretta 21A !!!

Well, I have one in Matte. Runs good on any ammo. However, mine isn't very accurate. My Taurus PT 22 (all metal) will make 1/2 the size groups it will at 7-10 yards! Lot of fun to plink with though!!. 😃

Can these have work done to the trigger and slide to smooth them up and make the trigger better?

Im a 1969 Army trooper. Pay attention ! Pulling any weapon will get the bad guys attention guickly. Heres a scenario your somewere theres a bad guy. Pull any weapon will make the bad guy THINK TWICE QUICKLY. He doesnt want to be a bullet stopper no matter what xaliber it is

Hey sootchoo , because of you I finally found the perfect leather iwb holster !! John Jackson iwb holster for g19 and g26 just came today and it fits perfectly! I think I will sleep with it tonight 😃😃😃. Thanks again !!!

Great tip about ammo types, I was wondering why mine jammed with different brands.

I had one and could actually hit stuff at 15 yards like soda cans with no problem... it was........ as reliable as any 22lr semi auto.. .25 is of course more reliable.

I really want a Cheetah in .22lr with a threaded barrel for my suppressor. It’s on the bucket list.

Have one of the original blued one, ammo sensitive

I used to have one of these but all black they actually nice lil pistols

I have 2 Inox 21A and 2 tomcats 32acp covert all bought brand new mostly unfired , they are very good quality compared to most Small polymer pistols and I own More mouse guns . Another weapon that doesn't get much attention is the bond arm's rough rowdy good quality steel construction and caliber selection and usually reasonable the 410/45 colt is neat . North american arms small revolvers are another very cool quality weapon .

Little guns are so cool make great back ups

The .25's are a little more relaible, but with recent advances in the manufacture of .22lr they are probably about equal in that respect and ammo is much cheaper.

So now that I own this pistol after watching this video and reading reviews in combat handguns magazine which features the bobcat with wood grips and Beretta doesn't offer them on their website 🤷

I have the Beretta tomcat 3032 Inox love it

I have 11 other carry handguns .After getting a Beretta 3032 TOMCAT I hardly ever carry any other.

I was lucky to purchase a used MINT cond bobcat .22 lr blued wood grips ...mine is extremely reliable with .22 Remington yellow jackets & viper conical shaped .22 Lr bullets ...not one misfire / jam

This is my favorite pocket gun. They really are cool little guns. Quite reliable with CCI mini mags.

Thanks sootch00 for the great review. Just ordered one today.

If you have an empty case in the chamber you just flip the barrel up under spring pressure and it will eject the round!

Had a blue one for years. It's picky with ammo liking the hyper stuff. Maybe after I run a few more hundred rounds it will get better.

It surely is a nice mouse gun. I have the Berretta 950 BS in .25 acp which also very reliable .

Best $189 in 1991, still serves.

Jam machine, but I did enjoy it for the most part.

Good videos, and even better out-takes 🙂 By all reports: 1) More people have been killed by 22cal than by any other caliber; 2) After hitting an aggressor with a 22 slug, there are zero reports of returned fire killing the defender with the 22. This is huge- One 22 slug will stop the scenario in virtually all cases. This is a very good thing. 3) VERY FEW videos go into proper shot placement dependent on the scenario- Do I always want to immediately use a kill shot/head shot/center mass? Hopefully NOT, UNLESS I'm in a proper gunfight. A couple 22LR in the right shoulder, or mid-thigh, or pelvis will hopefully keep me out of court if deadly use of force was clearly not warranted. I think a 22LR in the femur would stop the action in most cases :-). Sure, I've got a CZ P01 close by, but for general CC and hiking and being wary of todays random psychotic shooters, my 21A covert is a close and comforting friend...

The 21 is a neat little pistol but I really wish Beretta would reintroduce the slightly larger Model 70-series .22's. True classics.

Use to keep an early Beretta or Browning in25acp as a backup in my pocket when I was a young patrolman. Eventually went to 380 til rules changed under a new chief an we were not allowed to carry backups,. I understand the rules have changed back, so backups are now 380 or 38

These guns are direct copies of the French gun (pistolet "Le Français) that was available in .25, .32 and 9mm long. Very cool nonetheless.

I had a little 21A some years ago and like a Dumbas* I gave it to my ex because I wanted her to have at least SOMETHING to carry and make sure she could protect our daughter if the need arises. She wouldn't carry her S&W Model 19 with a 2 1/2" barrel in .38/.357 as it was pretty large for her Liliputian frame but things went seriously south once the paperwork was finalized and I regret every buying her ANY gun. But I miss that M19 and the Itty Bitty Beretta, I really do. My ex? Not so much.

might have to get this ill really spark this torch rii hea💯

After this review, every Beretta nut will jump on GB and sweep those Bobcats and bump the prices! Mark my word 😎

For those who are curious like me, Inox is short for inoxidizable. Which is a word the Italians use apparently.

I just received my fathers 38 year old gun Baretta 21a 25 ACP

I wish they would make a pistol of this design in .22 mag.

I shot one of these, it went BANG JAM BANG BANG BANG JAM!

A mag dump from a Beretta 21A in the moment of duress = dead. I love my small calibers. Nobody likes to get shot. Nobody likes too leak blood. A few rounds from a .22 works VERY well. Try doing some really up close tests (3 to 5 feet) from that 21A on a 4x6 wooden post. Chews it up BIG TIME.