Beretta Introduces the 20X Bobcat

In 2023, Beretta killed the 3032 and 21A Bobcat, a lot to my dismay, regardless that I personal multiples of every. I really like tip-up weapons loads and thought this was the top. Then, growth, SHOT 2024 gave us the 30X. I used to be excited to see a modernized Tomcat however was dismayed to see an absence of an up to date Bobcat. I thought-about my dismay dismissed as Beretta had launched the 20X.

The Beretta 20X has given the Bobcat the X therapy. Whereas many of the trade makes use of X to suggest a compact slide on a full-sized body, Beretta makes use of it to mark when its legacy designs get a contemporary spin.

The 20X offers us a contemporary tip-up (Travis Pike for TTAG)

The Beretta 20X has loads of the identical options because the 30X. This consists of a number of fashions obtainable. The DonIt Your self mannequin includes a barely longer threaded barrel and suppressor peak sights. The You’re On Your Personal mannequin lacks has an ordinary barrel and customary peak sights. The sights are dovetailed and probably interchangeable.

Final 12 months, Beretta confirmed an optics mount for RMSc optics, however I’ve but to see it hit the market. Because the proprietor of a 30X, I’ve been waiting for it. Just like the 30X, the set off has been vastly improved. It includes a flat set off that’s a lot lighter in double motion. The only motion can also be clean and quick. Each the hammer and set off are skeletonized.

The wee Tomcat delivers all of the X sequence upgrades (Travis Pike for TTAG)

The 20X Bobcat

The barrel nonetheless tips-up however the 20X makes use of the ELS or easy loading system. The previous Bobcat had a tab to press downward. The brand new 20X includes a button that deploys the tip-up barrel. I don’t see an enormous distinction in perform between the brand new and previous mannequin however the button works positive.

The journal capability has elevated to eight rounds in complete. It’s not a ton, but it surely’s 9 with one within the chamber. My grievance is that the brand new journal stands out of the grip a bit. This nonflush match grip means the gun is bigger, and weapons just like the 20X shouldn’t be giant.

Beretta had a number of variations of the 20X Tomcat and thru their again into it. (Travis Pike for TTAG)

It is a pocket pistol. I need much less bulk, no more. Whereas I’m complaining concerning the journal, I gained’t complain concerning the journal launch. Beretta moved from the bizarre backside grip-mounted button to a traditional journal launch button proper behind the set off.

It’s a superb enchancment and rather more ergonomic. The 20X is already obtainable and snuck out shortly earlier than SHOT. Road worth sits at round $450 {dollars}.