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 chromedbarrel 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.
The Beretta]] 80' series (Cheetah) are compact semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy.
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.
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.
The 80 series of Berettablowback pistols are the most extensively tested pistols ever manufactured and are still considered as a top choice blowback pistols.
The Beretta81FSCheetah 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 Beretta81FSCheetah 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.