Beretta 21 Bobcat
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The Beretta 21 Bobcat and Beretta 21 Bobcat Inox are semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta.
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History
The Beretta 21 Bobcat builds on a long line of small and compact pocket pistols for self defense manufactured by Beretta.
Specifications
The Beretta 21 Bobcat is a simple blowback pistol with a single and double action trigger mechanism. It is fitted with a frame mounted thumb safety. The frame is made out of aluminium alloy, the slide and barrel are either carbon or stainless steel.
Intended market
The Beretta 21 Bobcat is a backup, self defense pistol.
Design advantages
Simple and small, very easy to conceal. Last resort pistol. Inexpensive, very easy to maintain. Well built.
Limitations
The 22 LR cartridge is way too anemic to stop large attackers. The safety system is very basic. The accuracy of the pistol is only adequate at short ranges.
Technical Data
- Type: Beretta 21 Bobcat/Bobcat Inox
- Trigger system: Single-action or double-action
- Caliber: 22 LR
- Capacity: 7 rounds
- Frame material: Aluminium light alloy
- Slide and barrel material: Carbon or stainless steel
- Grip material: Plastic
- Barrel length: 61 mm
- Length: 125 mm
- Height: 94 mm
- Width: 28 mm
- Mass: 335 g
- Safeties: Frame mounted safety.
- Magazine release: Lower grip heel.
- Production years: 1979 - present day.
- Production locations: Beretta Italy, Beretta USA
See also
External links
- Photo and information about the Beretta Bobcat pistol (http://www.gunshopfinder.com/beretta/bobcat.asp)