Beretta 21A Bobcat | Gun Carrier Handgun Review

If you want to use a .22 for self-defense, then carry a Beretta 21A Bobcat. This user-friendly pocket pistol will surprise you with its accuracy and reliability!

In this article:

• Beretta 21A Review
• Gun Specs
• Ease of Use and Performance
• Pros and Cons
• Beretta 21A Price and Overall Verdict

The Best Mouse Gun: Beretta 21A Bobcat

Beretta 21A Review

The Bobcat is a subcompact pistol ideal for concealed carry. It has been one of the best pocket pistols in the last 30 years and continues to be one of the most sought-after handguns for deep concealment — thanks to its snag-free line suitable for all holsters and pockets.

Gun Specs

The Beretta 21A Bobcat is a blowback and semi-automatic pistol with a DA/SA trigger mechanism. This stainless steel pocket pistol is comparable to the size of a smartphone and weighs 11.5 ounces only.

It is equipped with a frame-mounted manual thumb safety. To better understand what this pistol is made of, below are the specs of the Bobcat:

• Barrel Length: 2.4”
• Overall Length: 4.9″
• Operation: Blowback, Semi-automatic
• Weight: 11.8-14.5 ounces
• Hammer: External
• Calibers: .22 LR, .25 ACP
• Capacity: 7+1 rounds for .22LR & 8+1 rounds for .25ACP
• Trigger: Double-action/single-action
• Frame: Anodized Aluminum Alloy
• Finish: Black, Inox (Stainless)
• Grips: Checkered Polymer
• Sights: Blade front, notch rear
• Rifling: Right hand with 6 grooves

Ease of Use and Performance

The Beretta 21A Bobcat is very easy to use and accurate, thanks to its design that secures the barrel to the pistol frame. The .22LR has the capability to pierce into the target and penetrate deep enough to hurt any perpetrator, but it doesn't mean you can bet your life on it.

A seven-round Beretta 21A magazine shall keep an attacker at bay. You'll be surprised as much as I am when shooting this Beretta model pistol within a 10-yard distance; the accuracy is simply exceptional. It's definitely one of the most reliable small firearms shooters can use.

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Pros and Cons

The tip-up barrel is an awesome feature of the Bobcat. The shooter loads and checks the gun without having to work with the slide.

This makes it easy for everyone to operate, especially women and the elderly. Cleaning a misfire is much easier and quicker for these Beretta pistols.

The only thing I didn't like about the Bobcat is it is quirky when it comes to ammo. You have to make sure the ammo is suitable to your pistol because it is designed without an extractor and solely relies on blowback inertia to take fired cases off from the chamber.

Inertia Definition: The state in which an object remains at rest or in motion unless an external force will influence a change.

If a round fails to fire, you can't cycle the action to eject it. Rather, you have to tip up the barrel and manually remove the dud from the chamber.

For ammunition, I recommend Velocitors CCI mini-mags ammo because the bullet is heavier, thus offering better penetration.

Beretta 21A Price and Overall Verdict

The Beretta 21A Bobcat may not be particularly exceptional as a defensive weapon but when SHTF, it is better than nothing. It is a very fine alloy frame pistol, just make sure you're using premium ammunition to avoid misfires.

You can get this Bobcat for $270-$355 but there are pre-owned Bobcats you can get for a much lower price.

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The Beretta 21A Bobcat is one of the best mouse guns on the market today. Being a Beretta, we can be sure the quality is there along with its user-friendly design.

I often use this pistol as an alternative to my Kel-Tec P-32. It's surprisingly easy to hit your target with this pistol, and it's perfect for concealed carry or a backup gun.

The Bobcat is so easy to use, accurate, and reliable. It's built with the finest and toughest steel, so you can be sure it's corrosion-resistant and durable enough to withstand the test of time.

This convenient pocket pistol is available in .22 Long Rifle and .25 ACP cartridge. When it comes to quality, value, and design, it's by far the best pistol in its class.

Do you have a favorite mouse gun you think is equal or better than the Beretta 21A Bobcat? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in June 2015 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.