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Posted: 1/3/2024 8:55:10 PM EDT
Recently picked up a Beretta 87 22lr and now I'm thinking about picking up a Beretta Cheetah in 380acp. The Beretta 85BB looks almost identical to my 87. Of course the higher capacity 84 model is appealing as well. Didn't care for the looks of the new 80x, however the grip and trigger are actually pretty nice. The older 84 feels kind of fat to me. The 85 and the 80x felt good in the hand.
The older versions like the BB can be carried cocked and locked like a 1911. The newer F and FS and 80x versions have decockers for traditional DA/SA carry. What do you guys like? Any favorite Beretta Cheetah's? |
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The single stacks feel best... 80x is probably the best of them, and I have all those you mentioned. Better sights and trigger.
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BB's also fire without a magazine, F/FS require one. I finally got a deal on an 84F to pair with my 85BB, and was puzzled briefly when I did my habitual "drop magazine, clear, test dry fire" routine at my LGS.
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It takes away some of the visual impact when you can't see it.
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I've been carrying an 80x for a few months now. I'm around 700 rounds without issue. It's by far the best stock factory trigger I've ever felt on a .380, and perhaps on any DA/SA production gun. Reliable, easy to shoot well, and perfectly sized for carry. Can't get much better than that.
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I couldn’t find any of the older models that weren’t beat up police trade ins so I went with a new 80X. I really like this gun. As said great trigger and sights and if I ever get old maybe a rdo. Just an all around really nice gun. I’m going to get the 32 barrel for it soon. Plus it fits several of my Sig 365 holsters so that’s a win.
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Excluding the pig ugly new X series: every Cheetah is the best Cheetah. I love them all! You would be hard pressed not to find something you love about every one of them.
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"Such predicaments! I must forge ahead!"
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I've been carrying an 80x for a few months now for cases where a Centurion is too big. It conceals easily and is very right-sized for accurate shooting. The trigger is the best out-of-the-box DA/SA I've ever felt.
I carry the gun safety off, hammer down, and had to make some adjustments to my draw and grip on presentation. Moving my thumbs to their typical high grip would sometimes activate the safety unintentionally. I now make sure that my firing thumb rides atop the safety on presentation. Problem solved. I'm about 500-600 rounds in, mix of FMJ and JHP, no issues. |
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Originally Posted By desertmoon: Excluding the pig ugly new X series: every Cheetah is the best Cheetah. I love them all! You would be hard pressed not to find something you love about every one of them. View Quote This! I have them all, minus the 87. That one has eluded me for years. They are truly classic pistols. |
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I have a few double stack 84's and a single stack 86 (same grip/mags as the 85). I prefer the larger grip of the 84, but it's all personal preference. The 84BB is my personal favorite, I have an AA threaded .32 barrel in one of them.
They are great little guns! |
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BTW : I am extremely jealous of the OP. I want an 87 Cheetah something fierce!
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"Such predicaments! I must forge ahead!"
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Originally Posted By airman100: BB's also fire without a magazine, F/FS require one. I finally got a deal on an 84F to pair with my 85BB, and was puzzled briefly when I did my habitual "drop magazine, clear, test dry fire" routine at my LGS. View Quote It's a very easy fix to remove the mag safety. It's been 20 years since I did it on mine, but my remembrance is that you take the grips off, and there's some leaf spring style part that you take out, and it fires without a mag. I'm sure there are plenty of YT videos about it. |
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I have two Cheetah's, a 81BB in .32 ACP, and a 85F in .380.
The 32 is double stack, the 380 is single. How much compatibility is there between the two? Can I: Swap barrels between either one, just needing a double stack .380 to work in the 81, and a single stack in .32 in the 85? I don't see a reason to, but could I use the slide on one on the other? Or do you have to use the same caliber barrel and slide, for bolt face and/or extractor issues? I don't think that's the case, I think you can just swap barrels and mags but want to check. |
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I own a few Cheetah's.
Have owned and carried a Beretta 85F or 85FS for years. Fits my hand like a glove. Beretta 87's are SWEET. I have one that I love. Favorite .22 pistol for me I also picked up 2 Beretta 81's that are cherry. Picked them up cheap. Stocked up on mags. Changing to a .380 from .32acp is a simple barrel and mag change. Cheetahs are wonderful pistols. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By 1stID: I have two Cheetah's, a 81BB in .32 ACP, and a 85F in .380. The 32 is double stack, the 380 is single. How much compatibility is there between the two? Can I: Swap barrels between either one, just needing a double stack .380 to work in the 81, and a single stack in .32 in the 85? I don't see a reason to, but could I use the slide on one on the other? Or do you have to use the same caliber barrel and slide, for bolt face and/or extractor issues? I don't think that's the case, I think you can just swap barrels and mags but want to check. View Quote yes you can swap. i do it all the time |
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Originally Posted By sparkyfender2: I carry an 84 FS at times. Great pistol. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/390133/IMG_0656_jpg-3211326.JPG View Quote Holster maker? |
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As far as grip size, you can use Lok thin grips and you'll find the grip then becomes a smidge thinner than a single stack gun with factory plastics. We worked with them designing that particular grip and stock our branded panels as well as ones with the Beretta medallions in them. TOTALLY worth the swap if you have small hands.
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"Here's to gunpowder and pussy; live by one, die by the other, love the smell of both."
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Originally Posted By BDA: The single stacks feel best... 80x is probably the best of them, and I have all those you mentioned. Better sights and trigger. View Quote Same here, minus the 87, but I've been looking for one! I can't decide which feels better, the single or double-stack because they both feel good in their own way. I love these little Berettas! |
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I inherited an 85BB in nickel from Dad. Circa late 70’s early ‘80’s. I’m pretty sure it does have a magazine disconnect. If you drop the mag, then the trigger doesn’t do anything. I like it but I wish it had a decocker.
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Removing the mag safety is pretty easy. Just have to pop the grip and grip bushing then remove the bar and spring. Takes about 5 min.
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"Here's to gunpowder and pussy; live by one, die by the other, love the smell of both."
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Originally Posted By Oldgold: Originally Posted By sparkyfender2: I carry an 84 FS at times. Great pistol. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/390133/IMG_0656_jpg-3211326.JPG Holster maker? Galco makes a simple owb 4 o'clock carry for these. ETA It appears that holster is discontinued. Sorry. |
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Originally Posted By friskydingo: That's a Privateer holster, they make excellent quality holsters. I have one for my hi-power. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By friskydingo: Originally Posted By Oldgold: Holster maker? That's a Privateer holster, they make excellent quality holsters. I have one for my hi-power. Yep. Privateer Leather IWB. He makes beautiful holsters. Just now saw the post or I would have answered long ago. |
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Originally Posted By SchlaffTablett: As far as grip size, you can use Lok thin grips and you'll find the grip then becomes a smidge thinner than a single stack gun with factory plastics. We worked with them designing that particular grip and stock our branded panels as well as ones with the Beretta medallions in them. TOTALLY worth the swap if you have small hands. View Quote Any chance you could bug Lok Grips to make some bogies for the 21a bobcat?? Been trying to get them to do it for years with no luck. |
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