Skip to main content
Help Center Community Shop

Beretta 86 Cheetah malfunction

rdp0219
I bought my wife a Beretta 86 Cheetah .380 with the tip up barrel. I was worried that the extra moving part would be a problem and it is. She cleans it every time she shoots but I don't think the previous owner kept real good care of it. I was told to use a product called Break-Free and it has taken a lot of grime out of the parts but the barrel still sticks. After half cocking the gun, I can turn the lever to release the barrel and nothing happens. Once turned, the lever can't be returned to its original position nor can the slide be opened. I was able to tip up the barrel by pushing on the mouth of the barrel. I can make the gun function but this is not how it SHOULD function. Any ideas?

Roger
0

Comments

3 comments

Date Votes
  • heavyiron
    rdp0219,

    Hi. Before getting too technical, I would get the owner's manual, disassemble the weapon and clean it completely inside and out. Use an old toothbrush, Q-tips, cloth patches, and a good solvent. Get it really clean where there is no more sign of black or greasy residue on a clean patch. Then lightly oil and re-assemble.

    If this does not solve your problem, I would advise taking it to a gunsmith.

    Heavy[8D]
    0
  • rdp0219
    Mr. Heavy,

    I tried to disassemble the gun earlier but I can't get the barrel axis spring pin out. I don't want to use to much force because I have no replacement pins. So I can't get to the problemed area. I am going to a gunsmith this weekend but I like to try everything I can first. Any sure fire ways to get the pin out without damaging it?

    Roger
    0
  • heavyiron
    Usually a set of gunsmith punches or a type of center punch is useful and necessary for removing tight pins. If this is a new gun or there has been some light rust, the pin can really be wedged in tight. Sometimes it requires application of the center punch followed by some stout raps with a hammer. Follow the directions in the owners manual for disassembly.

    If I do not feel confident in what I am doing to repair or disassemble a firearm, I take it to a gunsmith or someone I know who can do the work better than me. I have scratched and dented some of my guns in the past during simple disassebly operations because I did not have the right tool or was in a hurry.

    Regards,

    Heavy[8D]
    0

Please sign in to leave a comment.

Recent Activity