Beretta 84...I think I want one!

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I just got back from the range where I shot a buddies mid 1980's vintage Beretta 84B. All I can say is WOW, what a nice "little" pistol. It was accurate, had a wonderful trigger and the fit and finish were impeccable. Plus it was a reasonable size for my big hands.

Today, I can go to the gun store and pick up 9mm pistols that are smaller and lighter (i.e. Ruger LC9 or Kahr PM9) than the Beretta 84 or .40's (i.e. Beretta PX4 and SIG P250 subcompacts) that are the same size. When you look at the numbers (size, weight and .380 ballistics) wanting one of these pistols for a CCW doesn't make a lot of sense...but man that pistol felt good in my hand:evil:

Any thoughts about a Beretta 84 as a CCW?
 
Great gun! I shot a buddy's 84 and it outshot and outclassed my 92FS Beretta hands down! If I found one cheap enough I would buy.
 
I bought mine years ago just because it felt so perfect in my hand. I don't carry it very often as I prefer larger calibers, but it is an excellent pistol.
 
I prefer the single stack M85FS. Even though its .380, I carry it a lot. Very accurate, reliable, and beautiful.
 
I had a Browning BDA (made by Beretta, based on the Model 84) back in the '80s. It was a nice handgun that I enjoyed shooting. I sold it when I bought a Glock 19 that was about the same size but in 9mm. Like you said, when you compare the sizes, it no longer makes sense for concealed carry.
 
I have an 84FS in Two-tone that I love to shoot. If aesthetics count for anything, the Cheetah is one of the best looking guns available, imho. Since I'm in Illinois, I can't give you an opinion about a CCW, but have been thinking about one should the NRA be successful in their lawsuit against the state. The other gun I'm considering is a H&K P2000 in 9mm. Don't want to go the route of the 40S&W. I have a Beretta Vertec 96 and though I really like it, I am not a fan of the "snappiness" of the caliber.
 
Beretta is a great gun

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When the BERETTA 84 first came out, it was an instant hit. I knew cops and deputies who just had to have one so that they could carry something off duty was a large capacity magazine.
Unlike the S&W 59, the FIRST WONDERNINE, the BERETTA worked and worked very well.

It is either the most reliable .380ACP or among the very best. Mine has never had a gun related failure to fire, the only failure to fire was traced to some reloads.

It has a nice trigger, good sights, large magazine capacity, feeds almost any type of ammo and has a large enough grip to offer good control and its large size means the recoil is softer than usual. I keep one as a car gun.

It is a former INDIANA STATE POLICE issue gun. How many other .380's were issued by an Amerincan police department?

If you are not looking for a super concealable type, this is one of the best choices I know in .380ACP.

Jim
 
I also have a 1980s model. It is probably my most accurate gun, and a blast to shoot. But for me personally, it is too bulky and heavy for CCW, plus a 380 in my opinion is not the best caliber for SD - not bad, just that >9mm is better.
 
I have one of the older Model 84s...bought new in 1987...and I love it. A little big for the caliber, but it fits my hand so well, and handles like a dream. The hand-filling grip makes recoil a non-issue. The thing is a pocket rocket and not at all obtrusive in a good IWB rig.

I know that the .380 just don't get much respect, but if you can't shut your man down with 14 rounds of .380 ball, you probably needed a shotgun to start with.

Neat little pistol. Enjoy it!
 
Any thoughts about a Beretta 84 as a CCW?
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I carried my BDA for about 6months before I switched to an LCP, I'm wanting an 85fs to carry but I keep choking on the $700.+ price so I'm going with a CZ83 for $500.
 
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I had the 85, got stupid and traded it. It cannot be carried cocked and locked though as one previous poster suggested. Good look in finding one at the right price.
 
Thanks for the correction. Live and learn. :)

BTW Wnycollector one of our members is selling an 84 for a great price. Just check the for sell or trade section.
 
Just to put some closure on this thread, I ended up getting a good condition (85% finish remaining and mint bore) Beretta 84B for $320 OTD.

Now I'm looking for a good IWB holster. In a perfect world, I would get a custom IWB holster from my favorite maker, Concealco. The problem is that he is back logged ~4 months. I have read on various posts, that most holsters made for for SIG P230/232 or Walther PPK will fit a beretta 84b? If so, that opens up more possibilities for snagging a quality off the shelf holster.
 
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I have read on various posts, that most holsters made for for SIG P230/232 or Walther PPK will fit a beretta 84b?
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my holsters for the BDA also worked for my P232 so, I'd check Hume they have some but I don't know about IWB
 
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