I just bought this is it a good deal ? I think it is pretty good deal and waiting for my other guns to be built <and the batf to ok the full auto> i needed something to plink with
. I also was wondering if the 380 kicks in this gun , i am doubtfull it does and thats one of the reasons i bought it <my wife is getting tierd of the walther 22 and the sig misquote> . any way heres the auction
Is this a cheetah? what does the 85 BB mean? thanks
KR
Beretta M-81/82/83/84/85/87 Cheetah Notes: These weapons are basically smaller versions of the M-92 series. The "Cheetah" moniker is not used in Europe, but is the name by which these pistols are commonly known in the US and Canada. They are simple weapons which have a double-action-only mechanism, several safeties, and easy disassembly. By 1987, the M-81 was out of production, in favor of the M-84 and M-92, but by then several thousand had been made and employed by police forces in Western Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The M-81 is the base model, with an ambidextrous safety, a magazine release which may be switched between the left and right sides of the frame, and an optional magazine safety. The M-81BB uses a straight blowback operation, and is mechanically simpler, but more prone to fouling. It also has chamber-loaded indicator and a firing pin safety. The M-82BB is a Beretta M-81BB with a few differences. The biggest difference is that the pistol has been made smaller by reducing the magazine capacity. The M-82BB has a total of four safeties: a manual safety, a pin safety, a half-cock safety, and an inertia-operated firing pin that will not allow the weapon to fire if it is dropped or bumped. The M-82FS is also similar to the M-82BB, but has decocker. All three are otherwise identical for game purposes. The Model 83FS is the same as the M-82FS, but chambered for .380 ACP. The M-84 is pretty much an M-81 in .380 ACP and with a slightly longer butt holding a larger-capacity magazine. The M-84BB is also equivalent to the M-81BB; it was discontinued in 1983. The M-84F is an M-84 with a decocker and a squared trigger guard to help facilitate a two-handed grip; it is otherwise identical to the standard M-84 for game purposes. The M-85BB is virtually identical to the M-84BB, but has an even slimmer grip; the M-85F is an M-85BB with a decocker. Both are otherwise identical to the M-84BB for game purposes. The M-87BB is a rimfire variant of the series; it has an adjustable rear sight and has a 3.8-inch barrel. A variant of this pistol, the M-87BB/LB, has a 5.9-inch barrel. The Model 87 Target is a development of the M-87BB/LB introduced in 2000; this version has a heavy, squared steel slide along with a light alloy frame, dovetailed adjustable sights, and an integral sight base. Twilight 2000 Notes: The M-87 Target is not avail
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I have an 84F in nickle finish. I disagree that they are basically scaled-down 92s. The 92 has a P-38 type lock while the Cheetah is straight blow back like a 22. Because of this, the recoil spring is pretty stiff making the recoil a little more pronounced than one might expect. A lot of people (esp. women) find it difficult to rack because of the spring and lack of any solid gripping surface on the slide.
There are entirely reliable. I don't think I have ever had a misfire even with cheap stuff. The handle is such that the shooter has excellent control, far better than that new 0.380 Ruger or even the Walther PPK. Of course this costs in terms of size as it is pretty big for a 0.380 (though much smaller than the 92.) What one gains for the thickness besides a secure handle is a 13-rd. magazine on some models. The pistol plus two spare magazines is an army in a very compact package. It is also very accurate for a 0.380. I find mine pulls to the right with ball, but is dead on with hollow points.
The problem I have with the 84 is that there are few accessories for it. The only rubber grips are Pachmeyer Signature (highly recommended) and there are no Crimson Trace grips available. Also the sights cannot be removed and no night sights are available-a serious shortcoming for a defensive pistol. Still, if you doubt you will ever have to shoot in total darkness and want something you can count on, then the Cheetah is about the best of the bunch for 0.380 caliber pistols.
I paid around $550 for the nickle-plated pistol with walnut grips and two magazines brand new.
i shot it this week and love it my wife liked it also. but your right hard for her to rack but after some rounds through it i hope it will loosen up some.
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