The Beretta Cheetah, also known as the 80-series, are among the most elegant handguns ever created, and they also have the same durability as their big brother, the 92. It is a series of small, blowback-operated semi-automatic handguns created and produced by Beretta, an Italian company. This popular line was introduced in 1976 and includes models in .32 ACP (Models 81 and 82), .380 ACP/9 mm Short (Models 80X, 83, 84, 85 and 86), and .22 LR (Models 87, 87 Target and 89). The Cheetahs have a lightweight aluminum frame and the characteristic Beretta open top slide. They’re double action/single action with a safety mounted to the frame, and very dependable and long-lasting. That's because, although having a small caliber, they are constructed to a duty pistol's standards, made to take a significant amount of abuse, be fired frequently, and be carried around. With limited imports into the United States each year, Beretta keeps making the Cheetah in Italy. The.32 ACP and.380 ACP Cheetah pistols currently in production are set up in the FS configuration.