The 96FS is the firing-pin-block enhanced version of the original Model 96, bringing the safety improvement introduced on the 92FS to the .40 S&W variant. Most commonly encountered as the standard .40 caliber option in the Beretta 96 line prior to the 96A1. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .40 S&W Capacity: 11 Year introduced: 1994, Italy Weight: 34.4 oz Overall length: 8.5" Status: Active Intended use: service, duty, law_enforcement