The Beretta Serie 80 81 FS Cheetah is a Double-Action/Single-Action pistol that shoots 7.62 x 39mm Soviet ammunition. With a maximum capacity of 12 rounds, the Beretta Serie 80 81 FS Cheetah holds an average amount compared to other pistols of the same caliber.
I had one of these in the late 80s. 13 round magazine in 380. Beautiful blued finish and ultra smooth action. Safety is 1911 thumb style. If you are into a high end totally reliable 380 this is the one to get. My only regret is that Beretta does not make a model this size and the same features in 9mm and 40SW. Id pick one up in a New York Minute if in these calibers.
Beretta 84FS Cheetah, is classified as a “compact” pistol on Beretta’s website and though it looks like a clunker next to the Bodyguard and the SIG, it isn’t anywhere near the size and heft of some other compact guns I’ve shot.