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Beretta
Model 96 Compact Inox
Beretta Pistol 96 Compact Inox .40 S&W Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.4-in
Length:7.8-in Height:5.3-in
Barrel:4.3-in Weight:35.3-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)183060
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)6.56 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity11 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor84%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2000 - 2003
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted safety/decock lever
Magazine:10-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:black plastic
Sights:3-dot
Notes:stainless version of 96 Compact
Manufacturer
Fabbrica D' Armi Pietro Beretta SpA
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Gun Value
MSRP:$748.00Used Est:$500.00
Last Update:2/21/2023
About the Gun

This series of pistols is based on the Beretta 92 series patterns, except that they chamber the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .40 Smith & Wesson
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:1017 ft/sec ME:413 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed as a joint venture between Winchester and Smith & Wesson. It was an effort to to create a cartridge with the same power as the 10mm Norma round that the FBI had just started using, but in a shorter case. The shorter cartridge would facilitate accuracy and allow use of a smaller, more comfortable grip frame. The .40 S&W has become the cartridge of choice for many law enforcement agencies in the United States.

User Rating
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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Excellent carry pistol
By Ginalloyd0311 on 11 Aug 2019
Had this gun for close to 13 years several thousand rounds through it and I've never had any problems, and has been reliable and concealable