Beretta 80X Cheetah .380 Auto
Model: J80XBLK13
Beretta 80X Cheetah .380 Auto
Model: J80XBLK13
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
Thirteen rounds of .380 in a DA/SA pistol with a 4.2 lb single-action pull. The Beretta 80X Cheetah is a modernized revival of the classic 84 series, rebuilt with an aluminum frame, Picatinny rail, and optics-ready slide. At 25 oz, it is the heaviest .380 handgun on this page by a wide margin. That weight exists for a reason: recoil with .380 ammunition is almost nonexistent, and the 3.9" barrel extracts more velocity from the cartridge than pocket guns with 2.75" tubes.
The DA/SA trigger with a frame-mounted safety/decocker gives this gun a manual of arms closer to a Beretta 92 than a typical .380 pocket pistol. The 4.2 lb SA pull is the lightest trigger in the .380 category. Beretta ships the 80X with two 13-round magazines, making it the highest-capacity .380 on the market alongside the Ruger Security-380's 15-round count. Italian manufacture, Aqua Tech Shield slide coating, and Vertec-style grip panels round out the package.
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Strengths & Limitations
- The 4.2 lb single-action trigger pull is the lightest in the .380 category. The DA/SA system gives a heavy first pull (around 10 lbs) for safety, then short, light pulls for every subsequent shot.
- Thirteen-round capacity matched only by the Ruger Security-380's 15 rounds. Most .380s carry 6-8 rounds. The 80X doubles the capacity of every subcompact .380 on the market.
- At 25 oz unloaded, the 80X weighs more than many compact 9mm pistols. The Glock G19 weighs 23.63 oz and fires a more effective cartridge. The weight penalty only makes sense if .380 recoil management is the primary goal.
- The 1.4" width is the widest of any .380 on this page. The Ruger Security-380 carries 15 rounds at only 1.02" wide.
- The DA first pull is long and heavy. Owners transitioning from striker-fired pistols report needing practice to manage the transition from DA to SA mid-string.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Beretta 80X Cheetah and the old Beretta 84?
The 80X is a ground-up redesign of the 84 series. It adds a Picatinny rail, optics-ready slide, Vertec-style grip angle, and the Aqua Tech Shield coating. The old 84 had a blued steel finish, no rail, no optic compatibility, and a rounded grip. The 80X also accepts optic plates directly, which the 84 never could.
Can I use a weapon light on the Beretta 80X Cheetah?
Yes. The 80X has a standard Picatinny rail that accepts most compact weapon lights, including the Streamlight TLR-7 Sub and Surefire XC1. The rail is full-length enough for compact lights but too short for full-size duty lights like the Streamlight TLR-1. Check holster compatibility before mounting, as most 80X holsters are made for the bare gun.