Mec-Gar Optimum Anti-Friction Steel Magazine for Beretta 96 40 S&W - Black

A quality Beretta 96 magazine is as crucial as the pistol itself. The Mec-Gar Optimum Anti-Friction Steel Magazine for Beretta 96 in .40 S&W delivers the reliability and capacity shooters demand, whether you're stocking spares for the range, building a defensive loadout, or just tired of hunting down factory magazines. Mec-Gar has built its reputation on making magazines that work—and this one proves why.

The heart of this magazine is a tempered steel body with hardened feed lips, both treated inside and out with a phosphated anti-friction coating. That coating does real work: it reduces friction throughout the feeding cycle, supports drop-free operation, and eliminates the jams that can happen when magazine internals wear or get dirty. You also get a hardened, high-tensile music wire spring paired with a self-lubricated nylon follower—a design that prevents follower tilt and keeps every round feeding true. Witness holes on the rear let you count remaining rounds at a glance, which matters whether you're in a match, at the range, or in a defensive scenario.

Mec-Gar offers two configurations: the 18-round flush-fit model fits inside a standard Beretta 96 grip with a tough synthetic base pad you can remove for easy cleaning, and a 20-round model that adds a removable "Plus 2" synthetic base pad for extra capacity. Both are built to the same exacting standard—the kind of reliability Beretta shooters have come to expect from OEM and OEM-quality aftermarket magazines.

Key Features

• Tempered steel body with hardened feed lips for durability and consistent feeding
• Phosphated anti-friction coating inside and out reduces wear and ensures smooth operation
• Drop-free design with no-jam feeding performance
• Hardened music wire spring and self-lubricated nylon follower prevent follower tilt
• Removable synthetic base pad for field cleaning
• Witness holes for quick remaining round count
• Available in 18-round (flush) and 20-round (with Plus 2 pad) capacities

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this magazine work with my Beretta 96?

Yes. This magazine is made specifically for the Beretta 96 platform in .40 S&W and is fully compatible with the firearm.

What's the difference between the 18-round and 20-round versions?

The 18-round model is flush-fitting and seats fully inside the grip. The 20-round model includes a removable "Plus 2" synthetic base pad that extends below the grip and adds two rounds of capacity. Both use the same internal design and anti-friction coating.

Can I take the magazine apart to clean it?

Yes. The synthetic base pad removes easily, allowing you to access the interior for cleaning and maintenance.

How do I know how many rounds are left in the magazine?

Witness holes are drilled into the rear of the magazine body, so you can quickly see your remaining round count without removing the magazine from the gun.