The 96A1 is an evolution of the legendary 92FS (M9), one of the world's most successful pistols for military, law-enforcement and self-defense use.
Chambered in the powerful .40 S&W, it comes with three 12-round magazines to deliver impressive firepower for any tactical use. It is safe, accurate and reliable while offering easy operation, accessorization and disassembly; and its durability is further enhanced by a recoil buffer that greatly diminishes component stress. A pistol that bears the unmistakeable Beretta looks, it is the ultimate choice for shooters wanting a professional-grade personal- or home-defense pistol that can also be easily adapted for concealed carry.
The cold-hammer forged barrel on the 96A1 is designed to deliver great accuracy out of the box, while the dovetail-mounted front sight is easy to adjust to always keep you on target. The barrel is encased in an open slide typical of Beretta's 90-series pistols; besides reducing weight and backward-momentum during firing, this design maximizes reliability and virtually eliminates "stove-piping."
With the 96A1, the hard-hitting .40 S&W comes back stronger than ever in the 90-series lineup. Beretta have worked in conjunction with law-enforcement experts to make this pistol shrug off tens of thousands of full-power rounds with Beretta-style durability. The brand new recoil buffer that is machined right into the action of the 96A1 essentially acts as a cushon against the stress between moving parts, greatly boosting the service life of this powerful pistol. Also, the Bruniton finish on the metal is designed to be corrosion resistant to give worry-free maintenance even after all-day concealed carry in scorching-hot conditions.
The 96A1 comes with an integral Picatinny rail on which users can easily mount a variety of tactical accessories--such as tactical lights, aiming devices or even both. Additionally, the front sight is dovetail-mounted, meaning that it is adjustable for windage and can be easily replaced with an accessory front sight of the user's choice. If you love the unmatched performance of the Beretta 92FS or M9 and want a few extra tactical features as well as the extra power of the .40 S&W, the Beretta 96A1 is your ultimate choice.
Please Note:
The following states have restrictions on "high capacity" magazines:
- 10 Round- CA, MA, MD, NY, HI
- 15 Round- NJ
- We cannot ship to these states unless purchased by a Law Enforcement Agency
Firearm Sales are Permitted to the Following Individuals with Valid Credentials:
- Law Enforcement or Peace Officers – any officer of a governmental agency who is sworn and authorized by law to engage in or to supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, the prosecution of, or incarceration of, any person for any violation of law or other law enforcement or peace-keeping activities (such as Police Officers, Law Enforcement Academy Cadets, Corrections Officers, Judges, District Attorneys, Deputy District Attorneys, Federal Flight Deck Officers, Fish and Wildlife Officers)
- First Responders – employee of a governmental agency or private company contracted by government agencies authorized to engage in public safety activities or emergency medical services (such as Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics)
- Active-Duty Military with the U.S. Armed Forces and Coast Guard, including Reserves or Auxiliary (with current military credentials)
- Retired Military (Honorably Discharged with credentials, such as DD214)
- Retired Law Enforcement or Peace Officers (such as Retired Police Officers, Retired Corrections Officers, Retired Judges, Retired District Attorneys, Retired Deputy District Attorneys, Retired Federal Flight Deck Officers, Retired Fish and Wildlife Officers)
- Other Public Safety Professionals authorized to use or handle Firearms in commission of work or service to U.S. federal, state or local government agency (such as Investigative Field Agents, Crime Scene Investigators, Civilian Quartermasters or Firearms Custodians, Law Enforcement or Corrections Trainers, Senior Administrators, Concealed Carry Instructors, Wildlife and Forestry Officers and Officials)
- Private Security Firms – lawfully licensed or registered private security company or employees authorized to carry firearms and, where applicable, maintain the requisite state permit for carrying firearms
