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Beretta 80 Series Pistols - "Cheetah"
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The Beretta 80 series of pistols is commonly referred to as the "Cheetah" however, this term describes all of the 80 series of pistols - Model 81-89. All 80 series pistols are available in standard or FS versions (FS includes a Finger Step in the trigger guard like the Beretta 92FS, the early models had a smooth rounded trigger guard) however the Cheetah series of pistols eventually took on the internal changes of the 92F/92FS.
The Beretta 80 series comes in the following configurations:
- Beretta 81 - Double stack magazine - 12 round capacity - .32 ACP
- Beretta 82 - Single stack magazine - 8 round capacity - .32 ACP
- Beretta 84 - Double stack magazine - 13 round capacity - .380 ACP
- Beretta 85 - Single stack magazine - 8 round capacity - .380 ACP
- Beretta 86 - Same as Model 85 except with Tip up barrel - .380 ACP
- Beretta 87 - Long slide - Single stack Magazine - 10 round capacity - .22 LR
- Beretta 89 - Long slide - Single stack Magazine - 8 round capacity - .22 LR
Beretta 81
Specifications
(1976 - 1981)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber(s): .32 ACP
- Weight: lbs ( kg)
- Length: 6.77 in (17.2 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 3.82 in (9.7 cm)
- Capacity: 12-round Magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Godfather Part III | Andy Garcia | Vincent Mancini | 1990 | |
| Kuffs | Henchman | 1992 |
Beretta 84
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Beretta 84F .380 ACP
Specifications
(1977 - Present)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber(s): .380 ACP
- Weight: 1.46 lbs (0.66 kg)
- Length: 6.8 in (17.2 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 3.8 in (9.7 cm)
- Capacity: 13
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA/DA)
Beretta 85
Specifications
(1977 - Present)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber(s): .380 ACP
- Weight: 1.37 lbs (.62 kg)
- Length: 6.8 in (17.2 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 3.8 in (9.7 cm)
- Capacity: 8
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA/DA)
Beretta 86
Specifications
(1991 - ????)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber(s): .380 ACP
- Weight: 1.46 lbs (0.66 kg)
- Length: 7.28 in (18.5 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 4.37 in (11.1 cm)
- Capacity: 8
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA/DA)
Beretta 87
Specifications
(1977 - Present)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber(s): .22 lr
- Weight: 1.26 lbs (0.57 kg)
- Length: 6.8 in (17.2 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 3.8 in (9.7 cm)
- Capacity: 8
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA/DA)
Beretta 89
The Beretta Cheetah is used by the following actors in the following:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenebre | Veronica Lario | Jane | 1982 | |
| Desperate Hours | Lindsay Crouse | F.B.I. Agent Chandler | 1990 | |
| Narrow Margin | Susan Hogan | Katherine Weller | Suppressed | 1990 |
| The Matrix | Carrie-Anne Moss | Trinity | 1999 | |
| Scarface | Al Israel | Hecktor the Toad | 1983 | |
| Scarface | Al Pacino | Tony Montana | 1983 | |
| Death Wish 2 | Charles Bronson | Paul Kersey | 1982 | |
| Die Another Day | Halle Berry | Giacinta "Jynx" Johnson | With stainless steel finish, with and without matching silencer | 2002 |
| Bad Boys | Tchéky Karyo | Fouchet | With stainless steel finish and pearl grips | 1995 |
| Alien vs. Predator | Agathe De La Boulaye | Adele Rousseau | 2004 | |
| The Jackal | Diane Venora | Valentina Koslova | 1997 | |
| Internal Affairs | Andy Garcia | Raymond Avila | 1990 | |
| Analyze This | Robert De Niro | Paul Vitti | 1999 | |
| Analyze That | Frank Gio | Lou Rigazzi | With silencer | 2002 |
| Analyze That | Robert De Niro | Paul Vitti | 2002 | |
| Cutie Honey | Jun Murakami | Seiji Hayami | 2004 | |
| The Departed | Jack Nicholson | Frank Costello | 2006 | |
| Dangerous Ground | Promotional material only | 1997 | ||
| State of Grace | R.D. Call | Pat | 1990 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate: Atlantis / "Missing" | Johann Helf | Nabel Golan | Beretta 89 Target Model, impersonating alien weapon | 2004 - 2009 |
| The Sopranos / "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano" | James Gandolfini | Tony Soprano | Beretta 84FS | 1997 - 2007 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodycount | "CQB.45" | Fictional heavy handgun, essentially a dressed-up 87FS with a 92FS safety | 2011 |
Anime
| Character | Film Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Enrico | Mad Bull 34 | Beretta 84BB | 1990 |
| Kochikame | Beretta 84FS, seen on table | 1996 - 2005 | |
| Jens | Cat Planet Cuties | Model unknown, non FS version | 2010 |
See Also
- Beretta - A list of all firearms manufactured by Beretta.