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Beretta Model 96G-SD
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	1.5-in
Length:	8.5-in	Height:	5.5-in
Barrel:	4.9-in	Weight:	35.3-oz
1 Variant

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (180 grain bullet)188280 Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)6.89 ft-lb Total Capacity11 rounds ConcealabilityFair Defense Factor82%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Caliber:	.40 S&W
Action:	recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	slide mounted ambi decock lever
Magazine:	10-round
Frame:	anodized aluminum
Grip:	black checkered plastic
Sights:	3-dot tritium
Notes:	accessory rail, Bruniton finish

Manufacturer
	Fabbrica D' Armi Pietro Beretta SpA More Info

About the Gun

Full-size alloy-frame DA/SA 96 with a heavier Brigadier slide, an integral rail, and tritium sights. Slide-mounted decock lever and checkered black plastic grips. Bruniton finish.

Production

Production ran from 2003 through 2005.

Market value

Last updated: 9/25/2026

MSRP at production was around $1,000. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $600–$900.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.40 Smith & Wesson
Alias:	N/A
More Info

Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		180 grains
MV:	1046 ft/sec	ME:	437 ft-lbs

Analysis

Beretta introduced the 96G-SD with the 92G-SD in 2003 as the Special Duty .40 S&W gun. The G slide drops the hammer and springs back to fire; it does not stay on safe. The Brigadier slide and frame rail follow the same pattern as the 9 mm Special Duty. Blue Book closes the row after 2005.

User Rating

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User Comments

Beretta 96-G LE/M version
By BrokeDaddy on 12 May 2022
.40S&W, 4.9" barrel w/Decocker Only lever, No Safety, No accessory rail This pistol was originally issued to the Florida Highway Patrol. At time of my purchase, it was accompanied by a 4.9" 9mm Conversion barrel, and operates perfectly and accurately iwith a variety of grain sized ammo n both 9mm & .40 S&W(10mm Short) modes, it eats everything! Its construction shares many parts with the Model 92FS frame. The Beretta 96G is perfect for home defense or as a side-arm, but due to it's total length, would not be a primary candidate for concealed carry, though I do take it along in a shoulder holster occasionally.

Smooth as silk!
By BrokeDaddy on 12 May 2022
Beretta 96G .40S&W, unit originally issued to Florida Highway Patrol. Pistol is DA/SA and came with a 9mm Conversion barrel. Has operated perfectly in both .40 & 9mm models, with one of the smoothest and effortless slides out there.