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SewTexas wrote:
that right there is why I find the concept interesting. A lot of older women are starting to buy their first guns and are ending up being limited to revolvers because they can't operate a slide. I'm just thinking that a tip-up might be easier.

that Tomcat is cute, it's expensive! but it's cute!

yes, I do know that many are stopped and even killed with a .22

I really like the Tomcat. I agree that they are "spendy" which is why I've never quite gotten around to acquiring one. One thing I'll say about inexpensive blowback pistols though--you do get what you pay for. The blowback models (.25, .32, some .380's) are sensitive to fit and finish, and are the key reason that "Saturday Night Specials" have such a bad history of functionality (Ravens, Jimminez Arms, some RG's, etc.)

The older woman scenario (specifically my mother) is what started me hunting an easier to manage SA pistol. Fortunately, the removal of SA/NSA from the licensing has made that a non-issue for her now. She prefers (and always has) revolvers, and only cared about shooting a SA for her CHL/LTC. She didn't want to be "limited" especially since she just might want to grab whatever I'm carrying at the moment. She is the classic case of "Talk about .45's, shoot 9mm's and carry .38's" LOL

In truth, I've personally never felt like anyone was "undergunned" for self-defense with a good .38 special revolver with modern ammo.

And to bring this all the way back "on topic" I think I'll have to add a Tomcat to my list...

SewTexas wrote:I would love to find a "tip up" pistol in something bigger than a .22
I don't know if they've ever been made in anything bigger than a .22, if not, we need to do it.

If you're talking about what I think you're talking about, take a look at the Beretta Tomcat. It is/was available (not sure if it's still in production) in .25 ACP and .32 ACP.

I think that the mechanics of the tip-up barrel (which necessitates a blowback action as opposed to a recoil operated action) would limit the functionality to nothing bigger than a .380 ACP though.

The Tomcat is/was a great concept, particularly for those who have some slide management issues, or who want to chamber/un-chamber frequently without the risk of bullet setback.

Come to think of it, I'd LOVE the concept of a similar gun in a .22 mag....don't ever sell the .22 mag short for armed citizen self-defense. Not too many goblins would stay in the fight with .22 mag coming their way.

I also have too many to list, but my list of "hunting for" includes...

Colt Pythons (4" and 2")
Smith & Wesson Model 57 .41 Mag, 4" (wouldn't mind a 6" too, but 4" first)
Smith & Wesson 586 or 686, 4"

I have many others, but these are at the top of my list of "hard to find" -- at least at reasonable prices.