The Beretta 96A1 pistol in .40 S&W with a matte black blued finish (brand part no. J9A4F10) brings the proven 92-series design to the .40 S&W chambering, giving shooters a duty-proven platform in a harder-hitting caliber. Beretta builds the pistol with a 4.9-inch barrel and an external hammer, and a frame-integrated recoil buffer helps manage the .40 S&W recoil impulse. An ambidextrous safety, a dovetail front sight, and a Picatinny rail round out the controls, and three 12-round magazines ship with the pistol. Among duty-proven semi-auto handguns, this 96A1 configuration favors shooters who want the 92-series platform in .40 S&W.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .40 S&W, and the capacity is 12+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 4.9 inches.
• The frame includes an integrated recoil buffer to manage recoil.
• The safety is ambidextrous, with a firing pin block.
• The frame includes a Picatinny rail for lights and lasers.
• Three 12-round magazines ship with the pistol.
• The unloaded weight is 34.4 ounces.
• The sights are Fixed Sights, specifically Removable Dovetail Front Sight.
• Ships with three 12-round magazines.
• Capacity is 12+1 rounds.
• The safety is Ambidextrous, Firing Pin.
• The action is Double Action/Single Action.
• The design is classified as Semi-Auto Pistol.
• The slide is serrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the integrated recoil buffer do? It helps manage the recoil impulse of the .40 S&W chambering.

How many magazines are included? Three 12-round magazines.

Buy the Beretta 96A1 Pistol, .40 S&W

A duty-proven platform in a harder-hitting .40 S&W chambering is exactly what this 96A1 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.