STEYR HANDGUNS

[Cato]

They shoot well and look funny

Nah, I think they look pretty innovative in design.

[BigPimping]

I seek to acquire them.

[-hanko]

I seek to acquire them.

I seek to assist in that endeavor...

Click the link in post #14 here. Hell of a gun, rarely seen, hell of a price.

Not sure how you'll go about getting one as I'd suppose it's probable that no Steyr weapons are on the California roster. I found my M9A1 on arfcom about a year ago.

This is the first time I've seen the long slide gun for sale. I hope you find one...

Personally, this is the first striker-fired pistol that feels good in either hand, shoots where I point it, doesn't to me have much of a plasticly feel, and is priced right.

[MachineGuntongue]

Owned my Steyr's for almost 10 years - M9-A1's.
We have the Gen 1 pistols without the roll pin under the rear sight.

The ergonomics are amazing and allow for one of the highest grips possible. The extremely high beaver-tail cut, trigger guard undercut and grip angle are why this pistol handles the way it does. You just have to shoot one to understand this.

I (and most who shoot it) love the trigger... minimal take up to a nice crisp wall. No mushy break and the reset is very short. Mine breaks right at 4.5# and the wifes at 4.8#. I have north of 10k through mine and the wife has around 6k through hers. I hear the newer generation triggers are even better.

The trapezoid sights are very quick to acquire and work well within short distances. I have swapped out both sights however. I like the red FO up front and a blacked out U notch in back. The wife runs TruGlo TFX's and loves them. This is her bedside gun and also wears a Streamlight M6 on the rail.

Holsters have been easy for me to find. I have a couple BladeTechs and a couple Alien Gears. Both have worked great for IDPA. Amazon link.

Accessories can be tough to come by so if you are gear queer and like to modify your gun you might be disappointed. Ranger Point Precision in Texas however has some great aftermarket mods that I have been running. The brass weight and steel guide rod add almost 2 ounces to the front of the pistol which really balances nicely and helps soak up recoil. I also have the reduced power mag release spring for quicker mag changes. The above and some grip tape make this pistol my favorite to compete with.

I have attached a detailed image showing the distinct differences between the M9 and the M9-A1 versions.

If your ever in my neck of the woods and want to shoot one let me know!
Regards,
Mike

Nice attachment photo. Clearly shows how well built these are and stylish to boot (y)

[-hanko]

Hanko,

That right there may be the straw that breaks the camels back! I would love to add the full sized "L" series to the safe. I can only imagine the larger sight picture and even more weight up front is amazing. It would be a great competition pistol for sure.

Regards,
Mike

The L9 still hasn't sold yet.

I seek to acquire them.

See above.

[SloChicken]

Been trying to get one for awhile, I understand they are great guns

[-hanko]

I have a numbers-matching unissued (as far as I can tell) STG-58 kit I built on an IMBEL GL receiver...definitely a good shooter.

Steyr is definitely quality stuff...I've also wrenched on a few of these...Steyr Pinzgauer...It Goes Anywhere You Aim It

[-hanko]

...on arfcom. Steyr L9-A1

Good price and if you're not in California two 17 round mags are sweet.

Hanko,
That right there may be the straw that breaks the camels back! I would love to add the full sized "L" series to the safe. I can only imagine the larger sight picture and even more weight up front is amazing. It would be a great competition pistol for sure. and is great to deal with.

Regards,
Mike

Mike, your post moved me just enough off-center to shoot the seller an "I'll Take It" email and I await his response. I was amazed by the price, but I can remember 3-5 years ago or so when CDNN was liquidating several models of the Steyr 9mm with prices starting around $200 and mags in the $20-30 range.

On topic, kinda'...Do you know the current going rate for OEM Steyr 9mm 10-rounders. My M9A1 came with 3 normal capacity (17) mags, two still in the wrapper. It also came with 2 10-rounders that I don't need...i.e., with an M9 in wife's nightstand and the L9 in mine, 5 mags with 85 rounds should be enough.

I'll report back when it arrives.

[mrboma]

Mike, your post moved me just enough off-center to shoot the seller an "I'll Take It" email and I await his response. I was amazed by the price, but I can remember 3-5 years ago or so when CDNN was liquidating several models of the Steyr 9mm with prices starting around $200 and mags in the $20-30 range.

On topic, kinda'...Do you know the current going rate for OEM Steyr 9mm 10-rounders. My M9A1 came with 3 normal capacity (17) mags, two still in the wrapper. It also came with 2 10-rounders that I don't need...i.e., with an M9 in wife's nightstand and the L9 in mine, 5 mags with 85 rounds should be enough.

I'll report back when it arrives.

Hanko,

That has to be the deal of the year! That is SO much pistol for only $400.Congrats on the great score.
I also remember CDNN liquidating the Steyr's for next to nothing back in the day. Reminds me of grabbing the wife's from Dunn's when Lauren had just 3 left around this time in 2009.
Wish I would have grabbed 2!

Greg Cote LLC doesn't carry the Steyr magazines any longer (my goto mag guy). For some reason I can't explain (or comprehend) the magazines have almost tripled in cost. Steyr Arms has them for $38.00 ea!! WTF?! All of the mags I have acquired over the years have been sub $20.00 and I was even able to grab a few at $15.00. Why they now sell for $38.00 now is something I just do not understand. Really makes me happy I stocked up prior to the increase.

Sincerest congrats again Hanko.
Regards,
Mike

[I Swan]

I remember Cabelas or somebody having them as cheap as $300 around 2011 or so. Prices have risen on the 10rd magazines I remember them being dirt cheap on eBay.

[SoCalPI]

Where are the guns in your photo?

Owned my Steyr's for almost 10 years - M9-A1's.
We have the Gen 1 pistols without the roll pin under the rear sight.

The ergonomics are amazing and allow for one of the highest grips possible. The extremely high beaver-tail cut, trigger guard undercut and grip angle are why this pistol handles the way it does. You just have to shoot one to understand this.

I (and most who shoot it) love the trigger... minimal take up to a nice crisp wall. No mushy break and the reset is very short. Mine breaks right at 4.5# and the wifes at 4.8#. I have north of 10k through mine and the wife has around 6k through hers. I hear the newer generation triggers are even better.

The trapezoid sights are very quick to acquire and work well within short distances. I have swapped out both sights however. I like the red FO up front and a blacked out U notch in back. The wife runs TruGlo TFX's and loves them. This is her bedside gun and also wears a Streamlight M6 on the rail.

Holsters have been easy for me to find. I have a couple BladeTechs and a couple Alien Gears. Both have worked great for IDPA. Amazon link.

Accessories can be tough to come by so if you are gear queer and like to modify your gun you might be disappointed. Ranger Point Precision in Texas however has some great aftermarket mods that I have been running. The brass weight and steel guide rod add almost 2 ounces to the front of the pistol which really balances nicely and helps soak up recoil. I also have the reduced power mag release spring for quicker mag changes. The above and some grip tape make this pistol my favorite to compete with.

I have attached a detailed image showing the distinct differences between the M9 and the M9-A1 versions.

If your ever in my neck of the woods and want to shoot one let me know!
Regards,
Mike

[mrboma]

Mike, your post moved me just enough off-center to shoot the seller an "I'll Take It" email and I await his response. I was amazed by the price, but I can remember 3-5 years ago or so when CDNN was liquidating several models of the Steyr 9mm with prices starting around $200 and mags in the $20-30 range.

On topic, kinda'...Do you know the current going rate for OEM Steyr 9mm 10-rounders. My M9A1 came with 3 normal capacity (17) mags, two still in the wrapper. It also came with 2 10-rounders that I don't need...i.e., with an M9 in wife's nightstand and the L9 in mine, 5 mags with 85 rounds should be enough.

I'll report back when it arrives.

You having too much fun with your new Steyr -hanko for a report?
Happy Friday -hanko!

Regards,
Mike

[-hanko]

Hanko,

That has to be the deal of the year! That is SO much pistol for only $400.Congrats on the great score.
I also remember CDNN liquidating the Steyr's for next to nothing back in the day. Reminds me of grabbing the wife's from Dunn's when Lauren had just 3 left around this time in 2009.
Wish I would have grabbed 2!

Greg Cote LLC doesn't carry the Steyr magazines any longer (my goto mag guy). For some reason I can't explain (or comprehend) the magazines have almost tripled in cost. Steyr Arms has them for $38.00 ea!! WTF?! All of the mags I have acquired over the years have been sub $20.00 and I was even able to grab a few at $15.00. Why they now sell for $38.00 now is something I just do not understand. Really makes me happy I stocked up prior to the increase.

Sincerest congrats again Hanko.
Regards,
Mike

Mike, if you're interested in my 2 10-rounders, shoot me an email from here.

The L9 arrived Tuesday at my LGS. Took it and the M9 to the range yesterday...as I expected, both shoot better than I.

[mrboma]

Mike, if you're interested in my 2 10-rounders, shoot me an email from here.

The L9 arrived Tuesday at my LGS. Took it and the M9 to the range yesterday...as I expected, both shoot better than I.

Incoming!
Regards,
Mike

[missiontrails]

Had an M1 A1 and a L1 A1.... and BOTH were Jam-O-Matics.