Beretta 80 Models
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| Beretta 80 series | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin |  Italy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Beretta |
| Produced | 1976 - present |
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| Action | blowback |
| Feed system | magazine of capacity;
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The Beretta 80 series (Cheetah) are compact semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. They were introduced in 1976 and include models in .32 ACP (Model 81), .380 ACP (9 mm Short) (Model 84, 85 and 86) and .22 LR (Model 87).
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[edit] Variants
[edit] FS Models
Most models are available in standard or FS configuration (e.g. 81FS). This includes a restyled trigger guard similar in appearance to current Beretta 92 models that allow for a finger hold on the front of the trigger guard.
[edit] 81 and 82
These two models were chambered for the .32 ACP cartridge. The 81 had a double stacked magazine with 12 round capacity, while the 82 has a single stacked magazine with 8 round capacity and resultant thinner grips.
[edit] 84 and 85
These two models were chambered for the .380 ACP (9 mm Short) cartridge. The 84 had a double stacked magazine with 13 round capacity, while the 85 has a single stacked magazine with 8 round capacity and resultant thinner grips.
[edit] 86
In 1986 Beretta introduced the model 86 which differs significantly from other models in the series, because it has a redesigned front end with a tip-up barrel that hinges in front of the trigger guard. This allows the shooter to load a round directly into the chamber if they do not wish to operate the slide.
[edit] 87
There are two distinct 87 models both chambered for .22 LR. The standard model (introduced in 1986) is similar to other models, but the 87 Target (introduced in 2000) has a longer barrel and slide (that can accept optical sights) and is single action only.
