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Beretta
Model 81FS Cheetah
Beretta Pistol 81FS Cheetah .32 Auto Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.4-in
Length:6.8-in Height:4.8-in
Barrel:3.8-in Weight:24.2-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (71 grain bullet)63545
  • Recoil Factor (71 grain bullet)1.13 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity13 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor58%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.32 Auto
Action:blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted decock/safety lever
Magazine:12-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:black checkered plastic
Sights:3-dot fixed
Notes:Bruniton, squared trigger guard
Manufacturer
Fabbrica D' Armi Pietro Beretta SpA
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About the Gun

Compact double-stack DA/SA blowback pistol with an alloy frame and an open-top slide. The FS uses an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decock lever, a squared trigger guard, and a Bruniton finish. Checkered plastic grips carry the trident medallion. Fixed three-dot sights.

Production

Production ran from the early 1990s through 2017.

Market value
Last updated: 9/21/2026

MSRP at production was around $650. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $550–$850.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .32 Automatic
Alias: 7.65 mm Browning
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:71 grains
MV:895 ft/sec ME:126 ft-lbs
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