Wow, thanks guys for all the great advice. I think I'll go buy the Hornady XTP's. I bought the Beretta 32 "Tomcat" in stainless steel. Yes it is absolutely a "back up" gun only. If my regular duty weapons jams, breaks, or whatever...I can go to the little .32. Preferably the gun will be used for head/neck shots (or any type of contact shot) if Im struggling with a suspect. I know the .32 is a "mouse" gun, but I figure 7+1 rounds at close to contact range will put a hurt on somebody. I usually carry a S&W Airweight .38 snub with 125gr +P Gold Dot's. The .38 is my primary b/u gun. It's just when I work in an undercover roll, I usually carry a .38snub and nothing else. I've always felt naked if I dont carry 2 guns either in uniform or plain clothes. Now with the 32, I can have a back up gun for my plain cloths duty while the .38 remains the primary gun in that roll. I can't carry anything larger due to the fact most of the time I need a light gun that can fit in the pocket of a pair of short. Anything bigger than a .38snub Airweight or the little 32 would be more noticable.

I also figure that with winter time, even a hollow point getting plugged up with clothing will just act like a fmj bullet.

Mark Whiz,,,,does your wife like the little Beretta??? Any feeding problems encountered?


Edited by - Hk45USP on 03/05/2002 16:35:59