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  1. 19FortyFive
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    Beretta 84F and 85F: The Best .380 ACP Pistols?

    • Beretta released the Model 84 back in 1975, though the company didn’t actually apply the “Cheetah” name to it and the other pistols in the series until sometime in the 1990s – around the same time they starte… See more

    Moving on to Beretta 85F History & Specifications

    The Model 85F iteration of the Cheetah came along in the early 1980s, roughly five or six years after the 84F. The 85F is thinner due to its single-stack 8+1 magazine c… See more

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    Personal Shooting Impressions

    My firing experience with the Beretta 85F goes way back to June 1990, a couple of weeks shy of my middle school graduation. A friend of mine – who also happened to own two A… See more

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    Other Shooters’ Impressions

    Back in March 2019, Brad Miller, Ph.D. of Shooting Times Magazine, conducted a thorough accuracy test of the Model 84FS; it averaged out to 4.5 inches for five-shot groups at 2… See more

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    Want Your own?

    Beretta discontinued the 84FS and 85FS back in 2017, but they still have a current double-stack .380 iteration of the Cheetah designated the 80X Cheetah, the manufactur… See more

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    What is the difference between a Beretta 84 & 85?
    The most popular versions in America were the .380 ACP 84 and 85, and the only difference between them was capacity—the 85 was fed by a single-column magazine for an 8+1 capacity, and the 84 had a double column magazine for a 13+1 capacity. The Beretta 84 has a DA/SA trigger system and an aluminum frame with black polymer grips.
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    Moving on to Beretta 85F History & Specifications
    Personal Shooting Impressions
    Other Shooters’ Impressions
    Want Your own?
    What is the difference between a Beretta 84 & 85?
     
  1. rdougwicker.com
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    Comparing the Beretta 84FS and 85FS - R. Doug Wicker

    Nov 7, 2016 · The models I’m reviewing today are an 84FS double-stack and an 85FS single stack, both in .380 ACP/9mm kurz. Both models come standard with dual, ambidextrous safety/decock levers. Specifications are: Beretta 84FS: …

  3. The Firing Line
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    Beretta 84 questions - The Firing Line Forums

    Nov 2, 2015 · 1) What's the difference between the 84, 84BB, 84F, and 84FS? 2) Is it correct that all of them use the same magazines? 3) Any tips on what to watch out for? Thanks!

  4. Wikipedia
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    Beretta Cheetah - Wikipedia

  5. Firearms News
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    Old-School Carry Gun – The Beretta 84F - Firearms News

    Sep 21, 2021 · The Beretta 84F was one of the best choices for a concealable carry gun back in the 1980s and early 1990s. It’s big for a modern .380 ACP, but that means it is eminently shootable.

  6. Handgun Forum
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    85 BB, Anyone know the difference between 85BB and the 85FS?

  7. Handgun Hero
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    Beretta 85FS Cheetah vs Beretta 84BB Cheetah

    Compare the dimensions and specs of Beretta 85FS Cheetah and Beretta 84BB Cheetah.

  8. YouTube
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    Beretta 84F / 85F 380 pistol - Nickel plated beauty! - YouTube

  9. gunreviews.io
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    BERETTA 85F - Gun Reviews

    Jun 16, 2023 · The Beretta 85F is a compact and lightweight semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP. It features a 3.9” barrel, double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger system, a drift adjustable rear sight, and an external …

  10. YouTube
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    Beretta Model 85 FS Cheetah - YouTube