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    Unhappy BERETTA Tomcat

    any tricks or tips to replace the saftey spring and plunger after i lost them putting new grips on my new beretta tomcat 3032.need help in a bad way. blatz100@comcast.net

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    Default Re: BERETTA Tomcat

    Assemble/disassemble in a big clear plastic bag.. If something goes BOING, it will be in the bag.
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    I think you would have to call Beretta USA for replacements. They should be able to help, it is almost impossible not to lose those parts if you take off the grips. When I took off my grips I held onto them. But to put the grips on you have to have the spring and plunger in the gun and hold them down with a small flathead screwdriver or small punch to get the grips on over them. On my first attempt the screwdriver slipped and the parts went flying, I was lucky and found them. On my second attempt I did manage to hold them in while I slid the grips back on. I don't think I will ever be taking off the grips again. That plunger is tiny, don't know how I ever found it. Best of luck.

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    Default Re: BERETTA Tomcat

    thanks for the info

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    Default Re: BERETTA Tomcat

    I just did the same thing.

    I bought wooden grips to replace the stock black plastic ones.

    "How hard can it be?" I thought as the little .32 laughed.

    I can order the parts cheap enough from Brownell's, but I'm not sure how they fit.

    Can anyone recommend someone in Pittsburgh that could help?

    Thanks in advance,

    Matt F

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    Default Re: BERETTA Tomcat

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt F View Post
    I just did the same thing.

    I bought wooden grips to replace the stock black plastic ones.

    "How hard can it be?" I thought as the little .32 laughed.

    I can order the parts cheap enough from Brownell's, but I'm not sure how they fit.

    Can anyone recommend someone in Pittsburgh that could help?

    Thanks in advance,

    Matt F
    I've had similar problems with car, computers, and just about anything else I've taken apart....and they say inanimate objects don't have twisted, evil senses of humor......
    "When I hit it, I expect it to fall the hell down and die!"

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    Default Re: BERETTA Tomcat

    I have the Tomcat safety parts. A couple months ago I had 3 come in for the same thing in a matter of a few days. After that I started to stock them.

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    Default Re: BERETTA Tomcat

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt F View Post
    I just did the same thing.

    I bought wooden grips to replace the stock black plastic ones.

    "How hard can it be?" I thought as the little .32 laughed.

    I can order the parts cheap enough from Brownell's, but I'm not sure how they fit.

    Can anyone recommend someone in Pittsburgh that could help?

    Thanks in advance,

    Matt F
    Did the same thing a few years back with mine. Called Beretta customer service and the guy there sent me out the springs for free. Forget his name but he was extremely helpful. Think he was originally from the Pgh area so it may have just been him being nice to hometown folk. Seriously, at the time at least, it made me appreciate Beretta's customer service.

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    Default Re: BERETTA Tomcat

    Never disassemble a Beretta Bobcat or Tomcat, hell to get back together and NEVER disaassemble the the hammer/mainspring special factory tools are needed to puyt it back together- dont ask me how i know.

    I see you found out about the grip holding the safety mechanism in place, also check to see if you also lost the little miniature ball bearing for the safety detent.

    Like the poster above said , if you are going to disassemble do it in a big plastic bag so you dont loose anything.

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    Default Re: BERETTA Tomcat

    Quote Originally Posted by mrnyman View Post
    Never disassemble a Beretta Bobcat or Tomcat, hell to get back together and NEVER disaassemble the the hammer/mainspring special factory tools are needed to puyt it back together- dont ask me how i know.

    I see you found out about the grip holding the safety mechanism in place, also check to see if you also lost the little miniature ball bearing for the safety detent.

    Like the poster above said , if you are going to disassemble do it in a big plastic bag so you dont loose anything.
    Yes, agree with the two posts about the plastic bag. In fact, when I called in to customer service, the guy I spoke with told me the same trick.

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