Beretta 96G Brigadier Elite .40 S&W, U.S.-Made (1999), Full-Size DA/SA with 4.7 in Stainless Barrel
This U.S.-made Beretta 96G Brigadier Elite is a first-generation, full-size .40 S&W pistol built in 1999 at Accokeek, Maryland. It pairs the robust Brigadier heavy slide and open-top design with a 4.7 inch stainless barrel, DA/SA operation, and a decocker-only G configuration. Marked "MADE IN USA" on the slide and featuring replaceable dovetailed 3-dot sights, it delivers the classic Elite features in a clean, well-cared-for example.
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: This firearm is in great shape overall. Minor, superficial scratches and small cosmetic blemishes are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round steel magazine
The first-generation 96G Brigadier Elite combines a non-railed aluminum-alloy frame with the distinctive Brigadier heavy slide. The frame features a slanted dust cover and a squared, serrated trigger guard, plus a beveled magwell for smooth reloads. Factory black checkered polymer grips with Beretta medallions and a skeletonized spur hammer complete the Elite profile.
The slide is the open-top Brigadier pattern with front and rear serrations and a Bruniton-type black finish. Replaceable, dovetailed 3-dot sights are standard, with a single white dot front blade and a two-dot rear for a clean, familiar sight picture.
Mechanically, it runs a DA/SA, short-recoil system with a falling locking block. The G-type decocker-only setup uses ambidextrous, slide-mounted levers, providing a decock without a manual safety. Capacity is 10+1 in .40 S&W, and one 10-round magazine is included.
Origin and markings matter on this model: the slide is marked "MADE IN USA" and carries "96 BRIGADIER -G- CAL. 40 S&W" with "ELITE" logos. This is a U.S.-made example manufactured in 1999, representing the first-generation Elite configuration from Accokeek, Maryland.