View Full Version : Beretta Cheetah 87 (.22 LR). Are these any good?
RAM Engineer
08-05-10, 19:34
I'm looking for a plinker & .22 gun for instructional purposes. Are the Cheetah (80 series) guns any good? The model 87 is the .22. Other guns in the line are:
81 - .32 ACP
84, 85, 86 - .380 ACP
87 - .22 LR
Thanks,
Jason
SCRATCH THAT! $845 suggested retail! :lol:
http://www.berettausa.com/products/87-cheetah22lrblued/wood-8rd/
So far, the Cheetah is by far my favorite .22 pistol. That said, there's no way in hell I'd ever pay for one. They're rude expensive for a .22 plinker.
neato but ouch on the price.
They were on my "radar" for years, but a low-priority item. I finally sprung for one earlier this year. There aren't many options in it's niche, IMO that being a high-quality, mid-size, double action semi automatic .22lr pistol. FYI, I got mine from Bud's.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa311/gunslinger902/Beretta%2087%20Cheetah/87-right.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa311/gunslinger902/Beretta%2087%20Cheetah/87-left.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa311/gunslinger902/Beretta%2087%20Cheetah/87vs34.jpg
RAM Engineer
08-06-10, 13:55
They were on my "radar" for years, but a low-priority item. I finally sprung for one earlier this year. There aren't many options in it's niche, IMO that being a high-quality, mid-size, double action semi automatic .22lr pistol. FYI, I got mine from Bud's.
So, what do you like about it and what do you not like about it?
Thanks,
Jason
carshooter
08-06-10, 14:05
I really want one for a suppressor host and general plinker .22. The only reason I don't have one yet is price. They're very, very expensive for what they are.
I do have a lot of trigger time in with one, though.
Generally speaking, they're not nearly as easy to shoot well as a Ruger MKIII or Browning Buckmark, which are available for 1/2 to 1/3 of the price.
The 87 Cheetah is probably the only quality choice in that size package.
So, what do you like about it and what do you not like about it?
Thanks,
Jason
The only thing I didn't like, was the credit card bill when I bought it. :D
Accurate, reliable, fits my hand, looks good.
CDNN has spare barrels for relatively cheap, I bought one with the intention of someday having it threaded (w/ adapter) for my SWR Spectre.
Does it's trigger esp DA lend itself to the role as an "understudy" gun for the 92FS?
Neckbreaker
08-06-10, 17:59
I have had my 87 for a couple of years. It's my favorite .22 by far. It feels like an actual firearm unlike many .22's which are cheap junk. It is quite well made and a joy to shoot. I had my barrel threaded and an extension made for it by Aguila fireams in Texas. I shoot it most often with my Gemtech .22 Outback. Is it expensive? Hell yes. Is it probably the nicest .22 plinker out there? Yes.
Please note though, it's not a competition gun nor is it as flexible as say a Buckmark or Ruger. It's just a really well made .22 pistol suitable for an afternoon at the range or as a trail gun. I love mine and won't part with it.
Does it's trigger esp DA lend itself to the role as an "understudy" gun for the 92FS?
It's "close enough for gov't work", but a .22 conversion kit for the 92/96 would be cheaper and more realistic for that purpose. However, our dept's Beretta brand conversion kit was not very reliable, but I suppose that was good for practicing malfunction drills.
I have an 87 and 87 Target in 22LR and they are the only Beretta's I still own after owing many other Berettas. I can highly recommend these 22s. They are extremely reliable and accurate, based on my experiences.
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