Firearms

Beretta 96 Compact Type M .40 S&W

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Single-stack .40 S&W Compact variant — the rarest Model 96 production configuration. Single-column feed reduces grip width in the .40 S&W platform, making it the most carry-friendly 96 variant by grip thickness.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: .40 S&W

Capacity: 8

Year introduced: 1994, Italy

Weight: 31 oz

Overall length: 7.8"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: concealed_carry