The 96 Elite brought the Elite competition package — stainless barrel, skeletonized hammer, improved trigger — to the .40 S&W 96 platform. Designed for competition shooters who preferred the .40 S&W cartridge in a factory-tuned 96 configuration. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .40 S&W Capacity: 11 Year introduced: 2001, Italy Weight: 34.4 oz Overall length: 8.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: competition, service