Beretta 8000 Cougar vs Glock 17

1994–2018

1982–Present

~300,000 estimated

12,000,000+ units (estimated worldwide across all generations and variants)

180 mm (7.1 in) for 9mm/.40; 183 mm (7.2 in) for .45 ACP

204 mm (8.03 in)

92 mm (3.6 in) for 9mm/.40; 94 mm (3.7 in) for .45 ACP

114 mm (4.49 in)

820 g (28.9 oz) empty for 9mm; 850 g (30.0 oz) for .40; 880 g (31.0 oz) for .45

625 g (1.38 lb) empty, 905 g (1.99 lb) loaded

15 rounds (9x19mm), 11 rounds (.40 S&W), 8 rounds (.45 ACP)

17 rounds standard; 19, 24, 31, 33, 45 round options available

Recoil-operated, rotating barrel, locked breech, double-action/single-action

Short recoil, locked breech, striker-fired with Safe Action trigger system (trigger safety, firing pin safety, drop safety)