Customer Reviews for Beretta 84FS Cheetah .380 ACP Nickel, 10 round

A well built beautiful gun. It's just on the pricey end

Absolutely beautiful. Purchase went smooth as silk. Would Definitely buy from Bud's again.

This is a truly beautiful gun which looks even better in person. I've fired hundreds of rounds through it and never had a single malfunction. One gets the sense that this particular pistol series has a high level of quality control and "hand crafted" appeal, especially compared to its big brother, the Beretta 92. The fit and finish on the Cheetah is incredible, and the combination of nickel finish and walnut grips is awe-inspiring. This is a unique pistol in the sense that, for a .380 it is likely one of the biggest pistols ever produced on the market in that caliber; an all steel framed gun which belongs in a different class from its polymer counterparts like the LCP and other tiny .380 pistols that have given the round a bad name. To put it in perspective, it is slightly larger than the M&P Shield and Glock 43. Of course it looks better than both combined. This COULD be used quite effectively as a EDC weapon although there are certainly lighter, smaller, and more modern options (although the 13+1 capacity with the non-California mag is hard to beat). The truth is that the type of person looking to purchase the Cheetah is more than likely a firearms enthusiast looking to add a handsome, investment-grade pistol to their collection, in that sense it excels perfectly.

This is probably the most beautiful gun I own. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but worth it to own such a quality and good looking firearm. Small enough to conceal carry and can still fit 13 round flush magazines, if the state you live in allows, so plenty of capacity for home defense with good, quality .380 ammo. For me it’s a safe queen and an occasional range toy. A gun I fell in love with and had to have. All that said, it does have some drawbacks. The slide is surprisingly stiff to chamber a round. Also, there isn’t a lot of real estate to grab the slide where the serrations are. My palm and fingers rub across the frame mounted safety every time I chamber a round. Even when using the “slingshot” method, my thumbs rub past the safety. Given that you need a pretty strong grip on the slide serrations die to the stiffness, dragging my hand past the safety is less than ideal. Also the trigger is a bit on the heavy side, but surprisingly this doesn’t seem to affect accuracy. I do shoot a lot of revolvers, so perhaps I’m just used to heavy triggers, but this is a very accurate gun.
Great gun!

This is one of the most beautiful guns I own ! This one fits my hand better !! Reference to Paul !!

I am overly pleased with the Beretta Cheetah even though I had a hard time with the slide. The slide was difficult to handled however it is getting easier. It does require consistency in breaking the slide in. The good news with the Cheetah it's extremely accurate and it is fun to shoot. It is a beautiful gun that will give you pride. So do not give up on the gun as it will develop to your satisfaction.

Five stars all the way buds guns excellent service prompt delivery and products are top quality

I am A retired Marine Combat Veteran and have been retired for 33 Years and have averaged a weapon a year to My collection... I find this Beretta an outstanding addition, besides being a bueatiful weapon....

The first time I laid eyes on this gun, I fell in love. I knew I had to have it. Sure its expensive but come on, its a Beretta. Its nickel plated and wood grips make it even more beautiful to look at. And after watching a few videos online and practicing, disassembling and reassembling it is very easy. The slide was a little stiff when I got it, however if you keep playing with it (Unloaded obviously) it starts to loosen up. Just the factory new crisp I suppose. And I was also NOT expecting two magazines to come with the box. I was very satisfied with that surprise. The safety lock for the gun is also very cool and strong, easy to transport it without any trouble, and it even came with a cleaning rod! It fires wonderfully, and feels great in my hands. And what can you say about Beretta? Its reliable, no malfunctions or any trouble so far. Again, my only complaint would be the price, but if you love to collect and have the money i'd definitely pick one of these pretty kitties up. Not sure if its true but there are many rumors about Beretta discontinuing the Cheetah series. So i'd definitely get one! And Buds, you guys are awesome and deliver fast. Thank you!

There are only two negative things I can say about the Beretta 84FS, and they are the most common among reviews for it. It is expensive - a Beretta 92FS is much cheaper and better firepower. But perhaps it's the novelty of it that draws us to it, in spite of the cost. The other is the slide is pretty stiff - takes a bit of effort to rack it. But those things out of the way, this is a fine handgun, a great fit in average hands and beautiful to look at. This is the one they sell to states that don't like guns - 10 round magazines. But you can purchase 13 round magazines that work just fine. It's interesting to note that Beretta went to a lot of effort to ensure the 10 round mags stay 10 round - there's a channel built into the magazine that narrows the interior capacity. You can't change it, just buy 13 round magazines. The double-stack design makes for a large grip, which adds to the comfort of holding and shooting. I fired Browning and PMC with no problems, though with the flat-faced Browning ammo, I did have to tap the slide after racking to push it forward. The sights on mine are odd - the advertisement says "three-dot," but mine has a speck of red paint on the rear sight and a half-blob of red on the front sight. That isn't a problem since like most guns all you're really trying to do is quickly line up the sight, it's just odd. The gun is accurate out of the box. Hitting soup cans at 25 yards almost effortlessly. One-handed shooting at 7 yards also made for accurate shooting. The gun has a magazine disconnect, a caution for those who don't like such things. The safety/decocker is ambidextrous, and the magazine release is reversible. The bottom line is, I think, that if you just want a cool gun, and money isn't a big factor, and you have good hand strength, this is a good firearm to own. It's got a "cool" factor as well as being well made and reliable and accurate. Sometimes we don't need a good reason to buy a firearm - if we like it, that's good enough. There's cheaper - oh, there's cheaper! But better? Not so much.

The Beretta 380 Cheetah I received from Buds is a nice little gun that feels great in my hand. Unfortunately though, it looks to have a couple imperfections throughout the gun. I'm not sure if this was during manufacturing or if this happened at Bud's, but its a little disappointing because it is not a cheap pistol. All around it is very tight, cocking back the slide can be very difficult for some and requires quite a bit of hand and arm strength, the gentlemen at my FFL gun shop even commented on how difficult it was. Also the "nickel" finish is more of a matte and looks like a dull alloy... Other than those couple issues I have, it's a nice gun, but could be very high quality if the attention and care was given.

Great little gun, just like Beretta knows how to make. It has got the "Classic" Beretta Signature design. Works flawlessly without FTE's, FTF's or FTL's. Used PMC FMJ ammo on it without a single problem. Grip feels great and weight balance is excellent. The weapon itself is heavier when compared to other .380's due to a full metal body with no composite or resin parts, but in my opinion, there is definitely beauty about having a weapon with good weight on it. I think that the weight makes it even more fun to shoot as it balances recoil. There is nothing wrong or bad to say about this weapon.

Great piece, but a couple issues. They don't describe certain things very well in the manual. They say this weapon cannot be de-cocked, it can. Dissasembley is very easy however re-assembly is impossible unless you look down into the top of the pistol and, with your fingers, push the barrel back in firmly. The manual doesn't explain this either. The only other issue I have it that there is a typo on the right side of the frame. This just seems to be a little ridiculous. Otherwise great piece of gear.

Just received my Beretta Cheetha 380 yesterday. Great fast service from Buds and this gun is outstanding. Well worth the money. Can never go wrong with a Beretta made in Italy.

Another beretta gun in my collection and it is made in Italy Sweet.Gun is awesome what else can be said ... BERETTA made in Italy outstanding product.I am collector so I look every tiny details from the box condition to inside accessories. I went to pick up my gun from FFL dealer and first I did is to ask him to inspect gun and what I discovered was missing one magazine and there was no tag on left side from trigger. So I called buds and the lady that answer the phone told me that that is the way they get guns from manifacture Really" I said mam the clip is missing so she repeatedly said same thing over and over. I almost turn the gun back to them to get what I paid for it $753 not a lot many right?! Anyway I accept the transfer but then I called again buds .This time I got really understanding professional customer service representative and let me tell you. She was awesome, very understanding and she took care of it like she suppose to right? To take the customers and she did went above and beyond she took all my info and she said that she would contact Beretta on Monday to see if they would take care of me and if not that she will.Monday I got mail from her saying that beretta will send me another clip and I did today . I am very pleased with outstanding service and way to go to Victoria!!!Thank you

Love the fit feel and function of this beautifully crafted firearm. It balanced extremely well simple enough to clean and shoots phenomenally accurate. Had it 4 days and have already put 100 rounds through it without one issue recoil is more noticeable than on other 380s and it's not a small gun but for those of us with long fingers and big hands it's a great fit and a joy to shoot.

This is a awesome looking gun, when I was at the store doing paperwork after it had been shipped in everybody was asking about it. The cheetah is a excellent gun.

Ordered my gun 12/23/10, delivered to my FFL 12/24/10, that's one day and I was able to get it before Christmas (note: I did not pay extra for this, just paid by CC and ate the extra 3% oh well, worth it for speediness). I ordered this with another gun (Dan Wesson V-Bob Blk) and it arrived with it same day. All I can say is WOW, this is service I had never dreamed of. Will definitely buy from Buds again. Price point on these guns were lower than anywhere after thorough research. The guns arrived in perfect condition. This gun is a beauty, I bought it for my wife and she just loves it. Recoil is null, and it is a dream to shoot. The gun is remarkably tight to begin with but break-in was quick with a couple hundred rounds and some Militech-1. Thanks Bud's for making this a pleasurable experience. I will definitely buy again!