The 96A1 represents Beretta's evolution of the world famous 92FS pistol, the most tested and trusted personal defense weapon in history. The 96A1 features an internal recoil buffer, a captive recoil spring assembly, a rounded trigger guard, an integral MIL-STD 1913 rail, and a removable front sight. Three magazines come with each pistol, and are completely interchangeable with other 96 family magazines. This model comes with a 10-round magazine.
| Caliber | 40 S&W |
| Action | DA/SA |
| FireArm | yes |
| Type | Pistol |
| Grips | Black Polymer |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
| Sight Style | Contrast |
| Weight Range | 32.00 oz to 47.99 oz |
| Sight Configuration | 3-Dot Removable Front |
| Frame Finish | Black Bruniton |
| Barrel Length | 4.90" |
| Weight | 33.3 oz |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Safety | Ambidextrous/Firing Pin |
| Case Type | Hard |
| Capacity | 10+1 |
| Barrel Length Range | 4.00" to 4.99" |
