The Beretta 96, the .40 S&W caliber version of the 92 FS pistol, is a double/single-action semiautomatic pistol that employs an open-slide, short-recoil delayed locking-block system, which yields a faster cycle time and delivers exceptional accuracy and reliability. In particular, the open-slide design practically eliminates “stove-piping” and helps flawless cycling and feeding even after thousands of rounds. The 96 reversible magazine release and ambidextrous safety-decocker make it flexible for right- or left-handed operators.
Action DA/SA
Caliber .40S&W
Locking System Tilt-block, locked breech
Magazine Capacity 11 rounds
Slide Finish Bruniton
Weight Unloaded Empty Magazine approx. 945g / 33.33oz
Rifling Pitch 400mm / 16in
Operating Principle Recoil-operated
Threaded Barrel No
Number of Grooves R.H. – 6 grooves
RDO Ready No
Sights System 3 dot system, adjustable rear sight & fixed front sight
Frame Material Aluminum
Accessory Rail No
Safeties Slide ambitextrous manual safety with decocking system, automatic firing pin block
Height approx. 137mm / 5.40in
Width approx. 38mm / 1.50in Length approx. 217mm / 8.54in
Barrel Length approx. 125mm / 4.69in
Sight Radius 155mm / 6.10in





















