The Beretta Bobcat has been a staple of pocketable 22 Long Rifle pistols for nearly 40 years. It initially made its debut again in 1984 because the Model 21A. This was a follow-up to the favored 950 collection that had been round for the reason that Fifties however importation was stopped in 1968 for gun law-related causes. Beretta USA got here onto the scene round 1980 and the 950 slowly labored its technique to changing into the 21A within the late Nineteen Eighties after the 22 was already seeing success. This one is a extremely thrilling piece for me. I’ve all the time wished to shoot one in every of these very elegant pocket pistols and higher but due to the threaded barrel on the Covert mannequin I can really feel like a spy whereas I do it. Let’s dive proper into my evaluate of the Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert 22LR!
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Specifications: Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert 22LR
The Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert made its debut in late 2020/early 2021 alongside a flat darkish earth model with plastic grips. The backside line for many of us after we noticed them was these Beretta Bobcats have been manufacturing facility threaded! Who doesn’t wish to really feel like they’re in a spy film? The Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert is a double-action/single-action straight blowback pistol. This signifies that until the hammer is cocked the set off can have a heavy double-action set off pull. It is heavy as a result of in double motion the set off is doing the job of actively cocking the hammer after which dropping it at its apex.
- Action: Single/Double
- Barrel size: 2.9″
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Firing Mechanism: Semiautomatic Straight Blowback
- Magazine: 7 (Just one journal)
- Overall Height: 3.7″
- Overall Length: 5.42″
- Overall Width: 1.1″
- Weight: 11.8oz
- Safety: Manual Right-Handed Thumb Safety
- Rear Sight: Shallow Groove
- Front Sight: Half Moon Ramp
- Grips: Dark Walnut
- Slide & Barrel: Blued Steel
- Frame: Aluminum Forging, Black Anodized
The MSRP of the Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert presently stands at $559. The regular or normal Beretta 21A Bobcat sits at $479. This is a reasonably normal value level amongst metallic framed 22 pistols. Since the Covert’s debut, there have been just a few extra threaded fashions launched such because the Ghost Buster, Black Gorilla, and Kale Slushy. No, I didn’t make these up. Despite their artistic names, all of them have a uniqueness solely comprehensible when utilized to this cool little 22.
“The same dedication to advanced design, uncompromising quality and strict quality control that make the 92F, PX4, APX, and Cheetah such international standouts is found in all Beretta small caliber, pocket-size pistols. Simplicity, safety and practical use are their best qualities…
Beretta Bobcat Covert Comparable in size to a smart phone and weighing only 11.5 oz, the ultra-concealable Bobcat has been the ultimate pocket pistol for over three decades. With the addition of a factory installed 1/2x28TPI threaded barrel, the new Bobcat Covert model takes ultra compact to a new level with ultra quiet capability. It is user-friendly, durable, reliable and accurate, while with its snag-free lines is can be tucked in any kind of holster or pocket for deep concealment.
Available in .22 LR, it is perfect for concealed carry (on its own or as a backup pistol), and it keeps besting all pistols in its class for quality, value and design. Practical, Safe and Reliable User-friendly design is common to all Beretta small frames. The exclusive tip-up barrel allows the user to easily load a round directly into the chamber without racking the slide. It also assists in the safe clearing of the pistol by giving an easy and absolutely safe way to check the bore and and remove a live cartridge.
Jamming and stove-piping problems are virtually eliminated by the open slide design shared by all small frame Berettas. Advanced Materials Keeping an eye on uncompromising quality helps keep Beretta small caliber semi-automatics ahead of the pack. Beretta pistols in the 21 Series utilize a tough forging process for their barrels, while slides are fashioned from solid steel bar stock–and frames from solid aluminum forgings. Covert Finish In addition to the traditional Black and Inox finish, the 21A Bobcat is now available in Covert configuration. This model has a blued steel slide and barrel. The alloy frame is black anodized to match the color and finish of the upper components. The other metal parts (trigger, hammer, trigger guard, safety, magazine, etc.) are black finished, while we top off the dark aesthetic with a set of dark Walnut grips.”
First Look: Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert 22LR
Admittedly this isn’t my first rodeo with the Beretta 21A Bobcat. I’ve had the chance to deal with fairly just a few whereas I work at a gun store and have all the time been impressed with their uniqueness and high quality. The first one I ever held was the Jet Fire which was a Model 950 in 25ACP. Beretta did produce the Bobcat in 25ACP for an excellent whereas however now seems to solely catalog one SKU and part of me extremely doubts they make lots of these explicit ones. The Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert is available in a fittingly sized-cardboard field. Within the field is a tender case containing the pistol and cable lock. There can also be a smattering of informational sheets and a handbook.
Range Time: Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert 22LR
Kicking issues off with the plain oddity relating to the Beretta 21A Bobcat (and its earlier 950 affect) is the flip-up or tip-up barrel function. This permits the consumer to “chamber” a spherical with out manipulating the slide. One very noticeable downside, out of the field even, was the sights. Since this pistol is a “pocket pistol” the sights are very low profile. At the vary, until you might be capturing at a neon inexperienced sheet of paper they could as nicely be non-existent. It was very onerous for me to search out my sight image after firing and with a suppressor connected you possibly can veto the sights completely. It is a downside if I used to be buying this gun for accuracy on the vary however anybody who does that most likely must lookup the definition of what a pocket pistol is.
At the vary, this gun was very nice to shoot. To my shock, it really had some pep so far as recoil is worried. Not snappy or aggressive however you knew it was there. Adding my suppressor to it made a distinction in stability in addition to the plain sound. One actually neat function of those weapons that I by no means realized till capturing it was that regardless of them not technically being “drop safe” and never having a decocker, the barrel might be tipped up whereas the hammer is cocked so you possibly can comfortably decrease the hammer on what can be a loaded chamber.
In current years I’ve heard blended opinions so far as reliability goes. I all the time take these claims with skepticism over perception. 22lr is a grimy imperfect cartridge. Most low-cost plinking ammunition is loaded to such a low normal that if you happen to attached a chronograph the change in fps from one shot to the following would blow your thoughts. How can anybody count on any autoloading handgun might be 100% dependable with a rimmed cartridge that’s loaded so loosey-goosey? I’m completely happy to report that even with subsonic 22lr the Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert functioned with out fail.
Firing suppressed was a really nice affair. The solely noticeable potential and the possible draw back was that the fuel getting back from the suppressor would typically toss some specs of burning powder onto both my arms or my neck. This is, to me, chalked as much as a “nature of the beast” type of factor. Anyone who shoots an excellent many weapons suppressed will let you know that this occurs and so long as you might be carrying security glasses it’s no large deal.
Handling the gun took some getting used to since it is rather small. The flip-up barrel is a meat function however the handbook of arms took some time to get down. The journal has no type of help in ejecting so I all the time needed to pull the journal out of the nicely myself. The sights are very rudimentary with a small grove and a entrance ramp. The security is straightforward to govern however it’s noticeable in how little it feels prefer it strikes. The journal launch is clearly in an odd place by immediately’s requirements however at the very least it’s a button and never a heel launch.
Final Thoughts: Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert 22LR
Now, the pocket pistol time period might convey that it is a gun meant for carrying. The entire debate of 22LR being a viable carry cartridge is one thing I cannot get into. I’m positive a nice debate can escape within the feedback. On the brief finish, I’ll say that I personally wouldn’t carry this gun. I’d nonetheless like to personal one for the pure enjoyment facet of issues. You have most likely seen that I saved the looks of this useful little pocket pistol for a last speaking level. This gun is so stunning. I notice that the gun itself has not modified moreover the threaded barrel and darkish walnut grips. Something about this mix makes it superior wanting compared to all of the choices which have come since. Beretta completely nailed the look proper off the bat and in my view, it’s completely well worth the cash to have such a handsome enjoyable gun!
In closing, I wish to say thanks to Beretta for permitting AllOutdoor and myself the chance to check out their Beretta 21A Bobcat Covert. That is enormously appreciated. Also, we wish to know what all of you guys and gals assume. Do you imagine that this model of the Beretta 21A Bobcat pocket pistol is price spending your cash on? Would you are taking this out to the vary? Would this be your go-to backup gun? Let us know all your ideas within the Comments under! We all the time admire your suggestions.
