Beretta 8000 F Mini Cougar 9mm Compact, DA/SA, Rotating Barrel, Made in Italy
This Italian-made Beretta 8000 F Mini Cougar stands out as the compact variant of the Cougar series, combining a shortened grip with the model's rotating-barrel locking system. It features a black Bruniton slide over a black anodized aluminum alloy frame, fixed white-dot sights, and ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker. Marked "PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T. MADE IN ITALY" with Italian proof marks and a BERETTA USA CORP., ACKK., MD import stamp, this example offers authentic factory configuration with notable import provenance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light, responsible use is evident with minor finish wear on the slide and frame. The black Bruniton finish remains well preserved, with slight thinning at the muzzle and other high-contact points. The rotating-barrel action cycles smoothly. The DA/SA trigger and ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker function properly.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round steel magazine with witness holes marked 5 and 10
The Mini Cougar designation denotes a shortened, concealable grip while retaining service-caliber performance in 9mm Luger. This configuration delivers the Cougar system in a compact package with a 10+1 capacity and a 3.6-inch barrel.
Operation is via a short-recoil rotating-barrel system paired with a DA/SA trigger and an exposed hammer. Controls include an ambidextrous, slide-mounted safety/decocker for consistent handling from either side.
Construction features a steel slide finished in black Bruniton over a black anodized aluminum alloy frame. Ergonomics are enhanced by rear-only vertical slide serrations and black checkered polymer grips with Beretta medallions.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, with fixed white-dot front and rear sights for a clear, uncomplicated sight picture. The compact profile, coupled with the shortened grip, makes this model well-suited to discreet carry while maintaining familiar Beretta control placement.
Markings include "MOD. 8000 F," "MINI COUGAR," and "PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T. MADE IN ITALY." Italian proof marks are present, and the pistol bears the "BERETTA USA CORP., ACKK., MD" import mark. The barrel serial number does not match the frame.