Beretta 96 Pistol, .40 S&ampW, 4 7/8″ Barrel, 2 1/8 lbs.

The Beretta 96 is the .40 S&W caliber version of the legendary Beretta 92FS (M9). It is a full-sized, semi-automatic pistol featuring a 4.9-inch (4 7/8") barrel and the iconic open-top slide design that has defined Beretta's duty pistols for decades. Because the Beretta 96 was built on the 92FS frame, it is known for its ruggedness. The slightly larger .40 S&W cartridge offers more "stopping power" than the 9mm, and the heavy frame helps soak up the snappier recoil associated with this caliber.