Beretta mag question

[gbran]

1. Will 96FS mags work in the model 8040?
2. Are there pre-ban high cap 96FS mags?
3. How many rounds?

THX in advance. I'm looking foe Cougar.r a legal 40 cal high cap mag for th

 

[Croyance]

1.) No, unless you cut a new notch for the magazine catch/release. The Cougar 8000 series does not use magazines from the 92/96 series. The 92/96 magazines fit into the 9000 series though.
2.) Yes
3.) 11 rounds - doesn't seem worth it. Odd in such a large grip.

 

[357SIG]

My old duty weapon used to be a Beretta 96G and the LEO mags were only 11 rounds. The funny thing is that they were longer than the 10-round 96 mags by a hair. It doesn't seem worth the extra cost for a preban, if any exist.

 

[10-Ring]

I went through something similar when I contemplated the 9mm Cougar. Learned that the Cougar uses a dedicated mag & there is NO cross-over compatibility w/ the 92's. I was told it was just wishful thinking on my part

 

[Number 6]

I believe Mec-Gar made some 12 rounders for the 96, but I am not sure.