Beretta 81-- worth the extra $20 for "handpick?"

[GyroF-16]

Ordered.

I should probably spring for some original wood grips too, shouldn't I?

Dammit... now you’ve got me looking and thinking...

[Baldanders]

Dammit... now you’ve got me looking and thinking...

Do a search for Beretta 81 and find someone who says "I shouldn't have bought it."

I doubt they will be this cheap again.

[LockedBreech]

Literally the only thing holding me back is that I already have a very, very nice 85BB in .380 and I'm not sure I need two of the same basic design. If I didn't already have some Cheetah variant, I'd be on this instantly.

[Gater]

Just got an email from BUSA:

"Model 81 Magazine Back in Stock!"

https://www.berettausa.com/en-us/ber...-12-rd/c85888/

$48.50

[Wheeler]

Literally the only thing holding me back is that I already have a very, very nice 85BB in .380 and I'm not sure I need two of the same basic design. If I didn't already have some Cheetah variant, I'd be on this instantly.

That is weak logic. You need remedial enabling.

[GyroF-16]

Just got an email from BUSA:

"Model 81 Magazine Back in Stock!"

https://www.berettausa.com/en-us/ber...-12-rd/c85888/

$48.50

And use promo code MAG25 to take 25% off that price.
Brings it down to $36.37

[Jim Watson]

Ordered.

I should probably spring for some original wood grips too, shouldn't I?

Wood grips make a double stack even bulkier. I prefer the plastic for handling. I looked at an 85 single stack with wood grips and it was about as broad in the butt as the 84 with plastic.

[Wheeler]

And use promo code MAG25 to take 25% off that price.
Brings it down to $36.37

Beretta says that promo code is invalid.

[Sero Sed Serio]

Beretta says that promo code is invalid.

Try XMAS35. It does seem like some mags are eligible for the promos and others not, though.

[GyroF-16]

Beretta says that promo code is invalid.

Hmmm... it worked for me about a minute before I posted, but the XMAS35 did not.
Seems the the “validity” of the promo codes ebbs and flows.