Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present a semi-automatic pistol that reimagines the legendary platform for a penny-start auction; this is the Beretta 80X Cheetah Launch Edition.
According to the owner, this example is in “New Old Stock” condition, and we see no evidence to suggest otherwise.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Beretta
Model: 80X Cheetah Launch Edition
Serial: Y000885X
Date of Manufacture: 2023
Caliber: .380 ACP (9mm Short)
Finish: Black Slide with Bronze Frame
Barrel Length: 3.9"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade with White Dot Front and Two White-Dot Rear on Interchangeable Optic Plate
Stock/Grips: Black Textured Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Beretta 80X Cheetah Launch Edition represents the modern revival of Beretta’s classic Cheetah series, blending contemporary features with the styling and handling that made the original Model 80 pistols so well regarded. Chambered in .380 ACP and built on an aluminum alloy frame, the 80X updates the traditional straight-blowback design with enhanced ergonomics, modernized controls, and optics-ready capability. The Launch Edition distinguishes itself with premium factory features, including upgraded finishes, enhanced grips, and refined fit and finish that set it apart from standard production models. Despite these updates, the pistol retains the compact, well-balanced proportions that made earlier Cheetah variants popular as service, duty, and concealed-carry handguns.
Model: 80X Cheetah Launch Edition
Serial: Y000885X
Date of Manufacture: 2023
Caliber: .380 ACP (9mm Short)
Finish: Black Slide with Bronze Frame
Barrel Length: 3.9"
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade with White Dot Front and Two White-Dot Rear on Interchangeable Optic Plate
Stock/Grips: Black Textured Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Beretta 80X Cheetah Launch Edition represents the modern revival of Beretta’s classic Cheetah series, blending contemporary features with the styling and handling that made the original Model 80 pistols so well regarded. Chambered in .380 ACP and built on an aluminum alloy frame, the 80X updates the traditional straight-blowback design with enhanced ergonomics, modernized controls, and optics-ready capability. The Launch Edition distinguishes itself with premium factory features, including upgraded finishes, enhanced grips, and refined fit and finish that set it apart from standard production models. Despite these updates, the pistol retains the compact, well-balanced proportions that made earlier Cheetah variants popular as service, duty, and concealed-carry handguns.
Historically, the 80X Cheetah serves as a bridge between Beretta’s late-20th-century service-pistol heritage and the expectations of modern shooters. The original Cheetah series earned a reputation for reliability, accuracy, and excellent handling, particularly in .380 ACP, where recoil management and controllability were key advantages. By reintroducing the platform in a Launch Edition format, Beretta appeals to both longtime enthusiasts and new collectors, offering a pistol that honors its lineage while embracing current design standards. As a result, the 80X Cheetah Launch Edition occupies a unique place in Beretta’s lineup—part nostalgic return, part contemporary refinement—making it especially attractive to shooters and collectors who value historical continuity paired with modern performance.
Contents:
Contents:
This set will ship with the shipping box, an 80X Cheetah brown leather pistol case, and all other contents as pictured above!
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




