Beretta 81FS Cheetah
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The Beretta 81FS Cheetah is a semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Beretta.
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History
First appearing in 1986, the Beretta 81FS Cheetah is an improved version of the original 1976 Cheetah design. The 80 series of Beretta blowback pistols are the most extensively tested pistols ever manufactured and are still considered as a top choice in blowback pistols.
Specifications
The Beretta 81FS Cheetah is a simple blowback pistol that has received many improvements, such as a decocking device, a hard chromed barrel and a reshaped trigger guard. The slide and barrel are made out of steel and the frame is made out of aluminium alloy.
Intended market
The Beretta 81FS Cheetah was designed to appeal to law enforcement as a backup pistol, to individuals needing a self defense pistol and for South American markets where owners may not puchase pistols of a more potent caliber.
Design advantages
Very reliable, compact, good safety, light, accurate and affordable.
Limitations
Except for the limited power of the .32 ACP ammunition, the 81FS Cheetah has no issues.
Technical data
- Type: Beretta 81FS Cheetah
- Trigger system: Single-action or double-action
- Caliber: .32 ACP
- Capacity: 10-12 rounds depending on magazine
- Frame material: Aluminium light alloy
- Slide and barrel material: Carbon steel
- Grip material: Plastic or wood
- Barrel length: 97 mm
- Length: 172 mm
- Height: 122 mm
- Width: 35 mm
- Mass: 660 g
- Safeties: Frame mounted combined safety and decocking levers. Loaded chamber indicator. Firing-pin safety. Slide retention device.
- Magazine release: Lower trigger guard, reversible.
- Production years: 1986 - present day.
- Production locations: Beretta Italy
See also
External links
- Extra information on the Beretta 80 series (http://www.berettaweb.com/Beretta%2080/Beretta%2080BB.htm)
- Photo and information about the Beretta Cheetah pistol (http://www.gunshopfinder.com/beretta/cheetah.asp)