Beretta 96A1 – Semi-Automatic Pistol

Brief Description

The Beretta 96A1 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by the Italian firearms company Beretta. It belongs to the Beretta 90-series family and is chambered in .40 S&W. The model combines the established Beretta 92-series design with an updated frame and recoil-management system.

Product Description

The Beretta 96A1 features an aluminium-alloy frame, steel slide and traditional open-slide design. It incorporates a short-recoil operating system with a falling-block locking mechanism. The pistol also includes an accessory rail and an internal recoil buffer. Its design is based on the Beretta 92A1 platform, adapted for the .40 S&W cartridge.

Design and Construction

• Aluminium-alloy frame.
• Steel slide and barrel.
• Open-slide design.
• Accessory rail integrated into the frame.
• Internal recoil-buffer system.
• Traditional Beretta ergonomic grip design.
• External hammer.

General Features

• Manufacturer: Beretta
• Model: 96A1
• Country of manufacture: Italy
• Type: Semi-automatic pistol
• Caliber: .40 S&W
• Operating system: Short-recoil operated
• Locking system: Falling-block locking system
• Trigger system: Double-action/single-action
• Frame material: Aluminium alloy

Technical Data

Specifications are approximate and may vary according to production version and regional configuration.

Safety Notice

Firearms should be handled only by trained and legally authorised individuals. Always follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions and applicable firearm-storage requirements.

Legal Notice

Firearm ownership, possession and transfer are subject to the laws of the relevant jurisdiction. In Germany, applicable provisions of the Waffengesetz (WaffG) regulate firearms and related activities. Always verify current legal requirements with the relevant authorities.