The video introduces the Buffalo Cartridge Company BRG-9 Elite, a polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistol with a 4-inch barrel. It is presented as a budget-friendly handgun that can typically be found for about $200. The focus is on its basic configuration as a semi-automatic 9mm pistol and its role as a feature-rich option in this price range. The discussion centers on what the pistol offers out of the box, rather than on performance testing or extended range use.
The BRG-9 Elite comes packaged in a hard-shell case that contains several accessories. Inside the case are two 16-round magazines, with one shipped in the pistol and an additional spare. A magazine loader is included to assist with filling the magazines. The case also holds two extra interchangeable backstraps to adjust grip size and fit. A compact cleaning kit is provided, including a bronze barrel brush, several fiber and cotton-style brushes, cleaning pads, and oil. All components are arranged to fit within the case so the pistol and maintenance items can be transported together.
The pistol uses double-stack magazines that provide a 16+1 capacity in 9mm, allowing 16 rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber. Safety features include a grip safety located on the backstrap and a trigger safety integrated into the flat-faced trigger. These safeties must be engaged properly for the pistol to fire. The discussion emphasizes that these are built-in, passive safety mechanisms rather than external manual safeties, and they are part of the standard configuration of the BRG-9 Elite.
In front of the trigger guard, the frame provides additional texturing for the support hand, enhancing control. The pistol incorporates a Picatinny accessory rail on the dust cover, allowing attachment of lights or lasers. The sight setup consists of a three-dot arrangement, with the front sight dot finished in a bright orange color to aid quick sight acquisition. This contrast is intended to make it easier to pick up the front sight rapidly when aligning on a target. The overall ergonomic features are presented as practical elements for general handgun use.
The BRG-9 Elite combines polymer, steel, and aluminum components. The barrel is described as heat-treated, forged steel. Internal aluminum components are specified as aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminum. The slide and upper assembly incorporate both aluminum and steel elements, though the exact distribution is not broken down in detail. The emphasis is on the use of forged steel for the barrel and 7075-T6 aluminum for structural parts, indicating a focus on durability within the pistol’s design.
The video briefly demonstrates the BRG-9 Elite in a field-stripped state to show its internal layout. To disassemble, a takedown tab is pulled downward, the slide is retracted slightly, then moved forward while the trigger is pulled, allowing the slide to come off the frame. The internal components appear typical of a striker-fired pistol, with no unusual parts or steps mentioned. Reassembly is described as straightforward, with the slide being reinstalled onto the frame in the reverse order of disassembly.
The trigger pull on the BRG-9 Elite is described as approximately 5 pounds. The trigger has a distinct safety wall before the break, providing a clear point of resistance. The break is characterized as predictable and easy to identify. The reset is noted as somewhat lighter, allowing the trigger to be ready to fire again with a relatively short forward movement. The video concludes by reiterating that the pistol’s price, combined with the included cleaning kit, extra magazine, backstraps, and magazine loader, makes it a value-focused 9mm option from BRG USA and Buffalo Cartridge Company.
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