Beretta 84,85, 87 Cheetah?

redlightrich · August 11, 2017, 09:30 AM

Hello all, does anyone have 2 Cheetah's, one in 380 and one in 22lr? Being they re-released the 87 in 22lr, I am considering buying one. If I could buy a 380 top end and mag, and also run that, it would be very important to me. I am in NJ, the home of one permit per gun.

Conversions, however, are legal here.

If you own both, can you see if the 380 slide fits on the 22lr frame? Does the barrel fit?

I would greatly appreciate this information, and it will help me decide my next purchase.

As always, thank you for your effort!!!!

Regards

Rich

turtlehead · August 11, 2017, 10:52 PM

Just saw the price.

That's $300 more than my 85FS in .380. I doubt they'd be compatable but don't know. For that kind of money you could find a nice older 41.

redlightrich · August 18, 2017, 09:04 AM

I already have a 41!!! I am a 22 shooting fool, or else I would never entertain 800 dollar 22 pistols. But somehow, if I could get it to also shoot 380, all would be right.

Without slide measurements ( rail width) I won't know. Visually, it looks like it would work.

I am not certain though, and I will not buy the 87 if it can't be converted.

Thank you

the possum · August 18, 2017, 09:58 AM

I don't know, but my first thought would be to give Beretta a call and chat with one of their technicians.

aarondhgraham · August 18, 2017, 11:03 AM

I own both pistols,,,
They won't interchange.

Aarond

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August 11, 2017, 09:30 AM	#1
redlightrich Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2016 Posts: 323	Beretta 84,85, 87 Cheetah? Hello all, does anyone have 2 Cheetah's, one in 380 and one in 22lr? Being they re-released the 87 in 22lr, I am considering buying one. If I could buy a 380 top end and mag, and also run that, it would be very important to me. I am in NJ, the home of one permit per gun. Conversions, however, are legal here. If you own both, can you see if the 380 slide fits on the 22lr frame? Does the barrel fit? I would greatly appreciate this information, and it will help me decide my next purchase. As always, thank you for your effort!!!! Regards Rich

August 18, 2017, 11:03 AM	#5
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I own both pistols,,, They won't interchange. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

August 11, 2017, 10:52 PM	#2
turtlehead Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,203	Just saw the price. That's $300 more than my 85FS in .380. I doubt they'd be compatable but don't know. For that kind of money you could find a nice older 41.

August 18, 2017, 09:04 AM	#3
redlightrich Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2016 Posts: 323	I already have a 41!!! I am a 22 shooting fool, or else I would never entertain 800 dollar 22 pistols. But somehow, if I could get it to also shoot 380, all would be right. Without slide measurements ( rail width) I won't know. Visually, it looks like it would work. I am not certain though, and I will not buy the 87 if it can't be converted. Thank you

August 18, 2017, 09:58 AM	#4
the possum Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2004 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 555	I don't know, but my first thought would be to give Beretta a call and chat with one of their technicians.