Beretta 84 grips
Beretta 84 grips
The Beretta 84 (often called Beretta 84 Cheetah or part of the 80 Series) is a classic compact blowback semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP (9mm Short), renowned for high capacity, low recoil, and reliable performance
The Cheetah series (originally Series 81) was introduced in 1976 by Beretta of Italy, building on the open-slide design of the famous Beretta 92 (developed around the same time). It debuted with the Model 81 (.32 ACP, 12-round double-stack) and Model 84 (.380 ACP, 13-round double-stack)—offering more firepower than earlier pocket pistols like the Beretta 1934
Key specs: 3.81" barrel, aluminum frame, DA/SA trigger, ambidextrous safety/decocker, and open-top slide for reduced fouling. The 84 became the most popular variant for its high-capacity double-stack magazine—uncommon in .380 at the time—making it ideal for law enforcement, security forces, and civilian concealed carry worldwide
Early versions evolved quickly: 84B (1980) added firing pin safety, grooved grips, and trigger disconnect; 84BB refined sights and slide; 84F/FS (mid-1980s onward) incorporated chrome-lined barrel, improved trigger, and 92F-style features like finger-step guard
The 84 earned acclaim for smooth shooting, accuracy, and ergonomics—often called a "fun-size duty pistol." Production of classic models paused in 2017, but Beretta revived the platform in 2023 with the modern 80X Cheetah (updated 84 with Vertec grip, optics-ready slide, Picatinny rail, and X-Treme S trigger)
The Beretta 84 endures as a benchmark for .380 high-capacity carry, blending Italian craftsmanship with practical innovation