{"id":4508,"date":"2025-01-25T16:29:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T16:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=4508"},"modified":"2025-01-25T16:29:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T16:29:02","slug":"beretta-introduces-the-20x-bobcat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=4508","title":{"rendered":"Beretta Introduces the 20X Bobcat"},"content":{"rendered":"


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In 2023, Beretta killed the 3032 and 21A Bobcat, much to my dismay, even though I own multiples of each. I love tip-up guns a lot and thought this was the end. Then, boom, SHOT 2024 gave us the 30X. I was excited to see a modernized Tomcat but was dismayed to see a lack of an updated Bobcat. I considered my dismay dismissed as Beretta had released the rimfire .22LR 20X.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Beretta 20X has given the Bobcat the X treatment. While most of the industry uses X to signify a compact slide on a full-sized frame, Beretta uses it to mark when its legacy designs get a modern spin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The 20X gives us a modern tip-up (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The Beretta 20X has a lot of the same features as the 30X. This includes multiple models available. The DonIt Yourself model features a slightly longer threaded barrel and suppressor height sights. The You\u2019re On Your Own model lacks has a standard barrel and standard height sights. The sights are dovetailed and potentially interchangeable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Last year, Beretta showed an optics mount for RMSc optics, but I\u2019ve yet to see it hit the market. As the owner of a 30X, I\u2019ve been watching for it.\u00a0Like the 30X, the trigger has been greatly improved. It features a flat trigger that\u2019s much lighter in double action. The single action is also smooth and short. Both the hammer and trigger are skeletonized.<\/p>\n

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The wee Tomcat delivers all the X series upgrades (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The 20X Bobcat<\/h2>\n

The barrel still tips-up but the 20X uses the ELS or effortless loading system. The old Bobcat had a tab to press downward. The new 20X features a button that deploys the tip-up barrel. I don\u2019t see a huge difference in function between the new and old model but the button works fine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The magazine capacity has increased to eight rounds in total. It\u2019s not a ton, but it\u2019s nine with one in the chamber. My complaint is that the new magazine sticks out of the grip a bit. This nonflush fit grip means the gun is larger, and guns like the 20X shouldn\u2019t be large.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Beretta had several variations of the 20X Tomcat and through their back into it. (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

This is a pocket pistol. I want less bulk, not more. While I\u2019m complaining about the magazine, I won\u2019t complain about the magazine release. Beretta moved from the weird bottom grip-mounted button to a normal magazine release button right behind the trigger.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a good improvement and much more ergonomic. The 20X is already available and snuck out shortly before SHOT. Street price sits at around $450 dollars.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Specifications\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Magazine Capacity 8+1
Barrel Length 2.4\u2033
Overall Height 4.3\u2033
Overall Width 1.3\u2033
Weight Unloaded 14.92 oz
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