Beretta Mod. 8040 Cougar Type F .40 S&W Compact DA/SA Pistol, Rotating-Barrel, 3.6 in Barrel, 10+1 Capacity
This Italian-made Beretta 8040 Cougar Type F is a compact .40 S&W with the model’s distinctive short-recoil rotating-barrel locked-breech system. It features a DA/SA action with an ambidextrous, slide-mounted safety/decocker, a steel slide over an aluminum-alloy frame, and includes three 10-round magazines plus a nylon OWB holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape, with some scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- 3x 10-round magazines
- Nylon OWB holster
The Type F configuration provides an ambidextrous, slide-mounted safety/decocker paired with a DA/SA trigger and an exposed, serrated spur hammer. Controls include a push-button magazine release and slanted rear slide serrations for positive manipulation.
The Cougar’s short-recoil rotating-barrel locked-breech system is a defining feature of this model. The compact format combines a 3.6 in barrel with an overall length of about 7.1 in, delivering a 10+1 capacity in .40 S&W.
Construction consists of a black steel slide and a black aluminum-alloy frame with a squared trigger guard featuring front serrations. The pistol wears black grip panels with Beretta medallions and has no accessory rail on the dust cover.
Sight setup is straightforward with fixed iron sights: a fixed blade front and a fixed notch rear. Markings include Italian proof marks and a Beretta USA Corp., Accokeek, MD import mark, confirming Italian manufacture and U.S. import.