Originally posted by Marlin Fan: Thank you, anyone else?
If you have access to a decent gun show, I usually see a table of 5 or 6 of them out. I bought one of the Palmetto State Armory offerings. One side of the slide is a little more worn than I would have liked, but it runs fine. It's a 42 year old fiream that cost me $360 so I don't regret the purchase. Although I'd rather have bought one of those I saw at the gun show.
I searched with gun.deals, and there are several sources with them available. Guns.com has several, including a near mint with the box and case, and two mags, for $770.
Mostly Model 85s, but there are a few 84s. (I couldn't narrow down the filters any more.) They vary widely in condition and price. Shipping to your nearest store is free, you can inspect it visually at point of sale before starting the background check and accept or decline, and if you find functional problems there's a 3-day return window.This message has been edited. Last edited by: egregore,
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Posts: 31566 | Location: Johnson City, TN | Registered: April 28, 2012
Unless your set on a 84, you could look at the 80X. Same gun (mostly) & can be had in 380 or .32 with just a barrel & mag swap.
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Posts: 781 | Location: Wyoming | Registered: September 30, 2012
Originally posted by HoWink: If you ever want to go weak at the knees, see if you can find any of these Cheetahs with a nickel finish. Goof lord, they’re pretty!
I picked this up at my LGS for $500. Came with original plastic case, box, manual and 2 mags.
Posts: 869 | Location: East Central MO | Registered: January 21, 2009
I bought an 84BB from Palmetto State Armory. My experience was similar to 1lowlife's. The finish is what I expected from a gun made in 1988. I was a pleasantly surprised at how flawless it functions.
I researched the gun's history and learned the pistol was originally issued to the Guardia di Finanza, the Financial Guard.
Given how much excellent copies go for, I felt sub-$300 before transfer was a good deal for its condition.
Peace.
Posts: 10 | Location: North Carolina | Registered: March 15, 2010
palmetto State or Classic. I have been eyeballing one as well. Just got a Beretta M1934 .380 from Palmetto a couple weeks ago. Not bad condition for one that was made in 1950!!! Shoots pretty good as well. For $179.99 I was happy.