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D4. Grooved frame: the front and back straps of the grip are longitudinally
grooved to secure a firm hold even with wet hands, or under conditions of
rapid, unaimed fire.
D5. Reversible magazine release button (mod. 84F only): It can easily be
assembled on the right side of the pistol for left-handed shooters.
D6. Magazine safety (on request): interrupts the trigger-sear connection when
the magazine is extracted.
D7. Combat trigger-guard (only “F” models): the trigger-guard is shaped and
groved to allow a functional rest of the index finger when shooting with two
hands.
Matt finishing with Bruniton (only “F” models):. The anti-glare Bruniton finish
guarantees the maximum protection against hard conditions.
Chromium plated barrel and barrel chamber (“F” models) for maximum
precision and longer life.
GENERAL OPERATION
The series 81 Beretta pistols are semiautomatic firearms working on the blow-back
principle. Upon firing, the pressure developed by the combustion gasses recoils
the slide which, during its rearward movement, extracts and ejects the fired
cartridge case, cocks the hammer and activates the recoil spring. The slide will
then automatically move forward towards the closed position, feeding the next
cartridge from the magazine into the chamber.
The slide is designed to stay open after the last round has been fired and ejected.
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TECHNICAL FEATURES AND DATA
Caliber
Operation
Hammer
Length
Height
Overall width
Grip width
Weight (with empty mag.)
approx.
Barrel lenght
Rifling
Rifling pitch
Front sight
Rear sight
Line of sight
Safeties
Magazine
Frame
Slide
Finish
Special features
On request
84F 85F 83F 87BB
87BB
Long Barrel
9 mm short
semi-automatic, blow-back
exposed, double action - single action (mod. 87BB/L.B.)
172 mm.
6.77 in.
122 mm./4.8 in.
35 mm. / 1.37 in.
35 mm.
1.37 in.
660 gr.
23.3 oz.
620 gr.
21.9 oz.
640 gr.
22.6 oz.
102 mm.
4 in.
570 gr.
20.1 oz.
97 mm
3.81 in.
660 gr.
23.3 oz.
150 mm.
5.9 in.
R.H., 6 grooves
350 mm. / 13.77 in.
250 mm. / 9.84 in.
blade, integral with side
notcher bar, dovetailed to slide
124 mm. / 4.88 in.
30 mm.
1.18 in.
177 mm.
6.96 in.
172 mm.
6.77 in.
225 mm.
8.85 in.
.22 L.R.
120 mm. / 4.72 in.
38 mm. / 1.49 in.
staggered
13 shots 8 shots
light alloy
held open upon firing of last cartridge
7 shots 8 shots
single line
- manual safety breaking the connection between trigger
and sear and locking slide in closed position. Only “F”
models: manual safety-decocking lever (the safety
lowers the hammer stopping it against the interceptor,
locks slide in closed position and interrupts connection
between trigger and sear).
- automatic firing pin safety
- half-cock position (only “BB” models).
Steel components: blued; light alloy components:
anodized - matt finish with Bruniton (only “F” models).
Checkered walnut grips.
Matte black plastic grips (“F” models only).
Combat trigger-guard (“F” models only) - chromium
Plated barrel and barrel chamber (“F” models only)
Light alloy counter weight (87BB/L.B.)
- magazine safety
- plastic grips (“BB” models)
- walnut grips (“F” models)
- nickel-plating finish
97 mm.
3.81 in.