Beretta 8040 Cougar D .40 S&W Compact DAO, 3.5 in Rotating-Barrel, Italian-Made — Very Good
This Italian-made Beretta 8040 Cougar D is the DAO variant of the compact Cougar series, built around Beretta's rotating-barrel locked-breech system. It features a spurless hammer, no manual safety or decocker, and fixed 3-dot sights with a dovetailed rear. The pistol includes two 11-round magazines and retains a clean, excellent bore.
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.
This firearm shows light signs of wear and handling. A few surface scratches are visible on the metal. The finish holds up well with minimal loss.
What’s Included
- Beretta 8040 Cougar D .40 S&W pistol
- Two 11-round steel magazines marked "40" with witness holes indexed 4, 8, and 11
The Cougar D configuration delivers double-action-only operation with a spurless hammer and no manual safety or decocker, providing a consistent trigger pull with a streamlined profile. The compact size and 3.5-inch barrel balance concealability and shootability.
Beretta's rotating-barrel locking system helps manage .40 S&W recoil and keeps the barrel and slide locked until pressure drops. The aluminum alloy frame keeps weight manageable while maintaining durability.
Sights are fixed 3-dot, with a dovetailed rear for secure retention. The slide wears vertical rear serrations for a sure grasp, and the squared trigger guard includes front serrations. Grips are black checkered polymer with Beretta medallions.
This pistol was made in Italy and bears Italian proof marks on the frame, along with the Beretta U.S.A. Corp., ACKK, MD importer marking. Capacity is 11+1 with .40 S&W, and the included steel magazines are marked "40" with witness holes at 4, 8, and 11.