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The original Beretta Cheetah earned a loyal following as one of the finest compact .380s ever produced. Beretta retired it in 2017, spent a few years improving on what was already good, and brought it back in 2023 as the 80X. The result is a pistol that keeps everything people loved about the classic and fixes the things they didn't.
The SPEC0716A is the Gray/Black two-tone variant, and it looks sharp. The anodized aluminum frame comes in gray, paired with a black alloy steel slide wearing aggressive sawtooth serrations. Internally, the skeletonized hammer rides on DLC-coated internals for smooth, consistent function. The X-Treme S DA/SA trigger is adjustable, with overtravel that can be dialed down to a 1mm reset, and the pull is noticeably crisper than what you'd expect from a carry gun in this category. Beretta also reworked the slide weight and spring rates to reduce felt recoil and make racking easier, which makes a real difference for anyone with hand strength concerns.
The optics-ready slide comes set up with interchangeable white-dot front sights and a steel notch rear right out of the box, so it works great as-is. When you're ready to add a red dot, the platform is already there. Down front, the frame sports a two-slot Picatinny rail for mounting a compact weapon light. The Vertec grip profile keeps the gun slimmer than the old Model 84, and the ambidextrous frame-mounted thumb safety doubles as a decocker, which is a genuinely useful setup for DA/SA carry. The reversible magazine release and interchangeable grip panels are nice touches that show Beretta was thinking about real-world users.
At 25 ounces unloaded and 6.8 inches long, the 80X Cheetah isn't trying to be a pocket pistol. What it is, is a compact that handles like a much bigger gun. The combination of the metal frame, the .380 chambering, and Beretta's slide tuning keeps muzzle flip minimal and lets you stay on target through follow-up shots. For anyone who struggles to shoot small 9mm compacts well, or who simply wants a carry gun that's genuinely fun at the range, the 80X Cheetah makes a strong case for itself.
Beretta made several meaningful changes when they brought the Cheetah back. The grip was slimmed down using a Vertec-style profile, which helps with concealment and fits smaller hands much better than the old Model 84. The feed ramp and magazine were redesigned for better reliability with hollow-point ammunition, and the slide now comes optics-ready, something the original never offered.
It depends on what you want out of a carry gun. The 80X Cheetah is on the larger end for a .380, at about 6.8 inches long and 25 ounces unloaded, so it's not going to disappear in a pocket. But for OWB carry or IWB with a good holster, it wears well, and the payoff is a gun that's significantly easier to shoot accurately than most micro-compacts. If shooting comfort and confidence matter more to you than absolute minimum size, this one makes a lot of sense.
Yes, the slide comes optics-ready from the factory. The pistol ships with standard interchangeable sights installed, and the slide is pre-configured to accept a miniature red dot optic when you're ready to add one. Beretta even offers an AIWB holster specifically designed to accommodate the pistol with an optic mounted.
The X-Treme S is Beretta's adjustable DA/SA trigger system. In double-action the pull is longer and heavier for a safer first shot, then transitions to a shorter, crisp single-action pull for follow-ups. The overtravel can be adjusted to bring the reset down to just 1mm, which is a noticeable improvement over a standard carry trigger and something you'd usually only find on competition guns.
The SPEC0716A (Gray/Black) variant ships with two 13-round magazines and a hard gun case. That gives you a full spare right out of the box, which is always a welcome inclusion on a carry pistol.
Recoil is one of this pistol's genuine strengths. Beretta specifically tuned the slide weight and recoil spring rates to reduce muzzle flip, and the .380 ACP chambering keeps pressure low to begin with. Combined with the metal frame that absorbs more energy than a polymer gun of similar size, the 80X Cheetah stays flat and easy to control, even during faster strings of fire.
| UPC | 082442976938 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SPEC0716A |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 3.9" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .380 ACP |
| Capacity | 13 + 1 |
| Safety | Thumb |
| Slide Description | Optic Ready/Serrated |
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