My question is this, has anyone here tried the buffalo bore lead flat nose .32 auto loads in the tomcat, and if so how did they function?
This load:
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=31
And yes, I know this load fired more than a few times out of this gun would probably lead to a cracked frame. This is exactly why I am asking. I know the gun is reliable with hydrashocks and ball, and that it works well. I have put maybe 90 rounds through it, was very happy, and do NOT have a cracked frame (yet - and hopefully ever). My plan is to just carry the thing, since I like everything about it so much, and not fire it much in the future to preserve it. I would appreciate a person or two sharing their experience with this particular load if there are any such people, so I can avoid testing them beyond some hand cycling.
I know the keltec users have fired them quite a bit with no problem, and I think there is a lot of logic in using a fast, heavy, solid bullet designed strictly for penetration, when it comes to ammo selection in this fairly weak caliber. Rather than hoping for any expansion or "shock" from a hollow point in this caliber, having something that can strike deep and maybe penetrate winter clothing makes a heck of a lot of sense.
I would just feel a bit better hearing that some others had tried these loads with acceptable results.
By the way, I was one of the UNhappy keltec owners who's P3AT failed to extract once or twice per magazine, and didn't feel like playing the "ship it back to us and we'll send you one that actually works" game with keltec. The tomcat seems very reliable, and is a heck of a lot better to hold in your hand with a far superior grip to the keltec, it actually feels like a real gun instead of a squirt gun that you can only grip with one finger on the thing, and the tomcat is easy to accurately rapid fire, and fired groups at 25 yards that are nearly as good as some full size autos, which really surprised me. This gun is best carried and not fired much though, that's for sure.
This load:
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=31
And yes, I know this load fired more than a few times out of this gun would probably lead to a cracked frame. This is exactly why I am asking. I know the gun is reliable with hydrashocks and ball, and that it works well. I have put maybe 90 rounds through it, was very happy, and do NOT have a cracked frame (yet - and hopefully ever). My plan is to just carry the thing, since I like everything about it so much, and not fire it much in the future to preserve it. I would appreciate a person or two sharing their experience with this particular load if there are any such people, so I can avoid testing them beyond some hand cycling.
I know the keltec users have fired them quite a bit with no problem, and I think there is a lot of logic in using a fast, heavy, solid bullet designed strictly for penetration, when it comes to ammo selection in this fairly weak caliber. Rather than hoping for any expansion or "shock" from a hollow point in this caliber, having something that can strike deep and maybe penetrate winter clothing makes a heck of a lot of sense.
I would just feel a bit better hearing that some others had tried these loads with acceptable results.
By the way, I was one of the UNhappy keltec owners who's P3AT failed to extract once or twice per magazine, and didn't feel like playing the "ship it back to us and we'll send you one that actually works" game with keltec. The tomcat seems very reliable, and is a heck of a lot better to hold in your hand with a far superior grip to the keltec, it actually feels like a real gun instead of a squirt gun that you can only grip with one finger on the thing, and the tomcat is easy to accurately rapid fire, and fired groups at 25 yards that are nearly as good as some full size autos, which really surprised me. This gun is best carried and not fired much though, that's for sure.