POTD: 30X Tomcat - The Ultra-concealable, Ultra Hush Beretta

by Eric B

Published: March 3rd, 2026

potd 30x tomcat the ultra concealable ultra hush beretta

Today’s Photo of the Day features the Beretta 30X Tomcat, shown outfitted with a GSL Technologies suppressor that complements its compact profile and intentional design. The 30X platform builds on the legacy of Beretta’s Tomcat series, offering a lightweight .32 ACP pistol with the “Tip-Up” Effortless Loading System (ELS). The inclusion of a suppressor alters the Tomcat’s handling characteristics by reducing muzzle blast and sound signature, making it a compelling option for defensive use, confined-space training, or any scenario where signature management matters. The Tomcat’s slim grip and compact footprint have long been appreciated by shooters who favor smaller-frame pistols without sacrificing capability, and the 30X’s slide and frame geometry support that orientation. Perhaps there’s a reason Beretta calls it a Get Home Bag?

Check out the Beretta 30X Tomcat AIWB Kydex holster.

This image captures how modern compact pistols can adapt to evolving user preferences without losing the platform’s core character. Would you go for a red dot on a pistol like this? For the first time, I feel a strong urge for a .32 ACP.

Photo source: Beretta on X and Beretta.com

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Eric B

Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.

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Yyc138829288 on Mar 08, 2026

I have a little Baretta tip-up in .22Short. I bought it back in the mid 70’s and to this day I have never seen another one. Tons of the same pattern in .22LR, slightly different.32ACP, but not in .22 short. It’s performed flawlessly over the years, though in .22 Short, it would only be a backup to the backup…to the backup???
probably a good assassin’s gun; you could swallow it to get rid of the evidence, it’s so small

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- Sek138990742 on Mar 08, 2026
  
  I’ve also got one in .22 short and .22LR, both threaded. I’ve shot thousands of rounds through both, suppressed and non-suppressed. Both are very reliable. I had the threading done by Tornado Technologies
  
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- Dem138674395 on Mar 31, 2026
  
  The Beretta 950 is what you are talking about. The 22 short version is called Minx and the 25 ACP version is called Jetfire (the 950 was never made in 22 LR). They are tiny for sure, much smaller than the similar style 20 and 30 series. I've got a Minx and a Jetfire, both made in the 50's and both still function just fine.
  
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- Fku138397039 on Mar 31, 2026
  
  Beretta made the Model 95 in 22 Short and 25 ACP. The 22 was called the "Minx," and the 25 the "Jetfire." They've been out of production for several decades. The Model 21 is similar in 22LR. I've had each of them over the years. It seems kind of silly to me for a gun as small as the Tomcat to use a suppressor and red dot, but different strokes. I'm also uncertain how effective the suppressor will be on that type of action, and it's likely you'd have to use a 9mm suppressor as I doubt a 32 is available.
  
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Gary Paul Johnston on Mar 08, 2026

Gary Paul Johnston
All this crap on the pistol renders it a pocket anchor! Grow up.

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Noc138603916 on Mar 17, 2026

Still ccw Walther PP circa 1941 WW II 7.65mm.👍️

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