New Steyr -Sweet Zombie Jebus-

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I was just down at the local shop here in T-bay lookin at pistols. I was lookin at a Walther P4, Glock ?? in 9mm and the owner pulled out the Steyr M-A1 for me to look at. Wow, what a Nice piece. Would Definitely take one over a Glock. Chambered in .40 S&W for $875. It's almost a tossup between the STI Ranger II in .45ACP or this thing. Time and $$ will dictate my choice. Either way I'm looking forward to a New toy this spring.

http://www.steyr-mannlicher.com/index.php?id=617

What is the best way to convey my excitment?

:dancingbanana: ?

:eek: :dancingbanana: ?

:D:D:D?

All of the Above?

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
From A Verry Happy Wally :D:D
 
Hah, I recently bought one from a fella out west and it was sent here. And now you're here looking at one in the east!

I'm pretty keen on mine. Have you checked out Steyrclub.com? Lots of information available for these little gems. The previous owner switched up the sights to something more familiar so I can't lend much in regards to the triangular sights. Enjoy!
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barnacle said:
Hah, I recently bought one from a fella out west and it was sent here. And now you're here looking at one in the east!

I'm pretty keen on mine. Have you checked out Steyrclub.com? Lots of information available for these little gems. The previous owner switched up the sights to something more familiar so I can't lend much in regards to the triangular sights. Enjoy!
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I have fired a Steyr M9A1 and I thought it was an okay pistol. The triangular sights take a bit of getting used to, but once you know them, they work pretty damn good. I wonder about the safety catch in front of the trigger, how well does it work for you? I admit the only time I fired it was a week after I got back into shooting and didn't really know it was there. :redface:
 
I have an M9-A1 and I'm really happy with it. The manual safety in front of the trigger is an option, and it seems that very few of A1's coming into Canada have this option. I haven't seen any A1's in Vancouver with the manual safety. Mine doesn't have the manual safety so I can't really comment much on that. If I were choosing between the two, I would go without the manual safety. Unless you are in a CCW jurisdiction and you were going to carry it, I don't see the point. And even then, if you have a good holster it makes no difference. The safety system on the A1's is the same as on the Glock: trigger, firing pin, and drop - deactivated with each pull of the trigger.

The sites do take some time to get used to, but they work fine and you can get 3 dot sites if the trapazoid is really not your thing.

Felt recoil and muzzle flip are very low, especially on a 9mm. The grip is heavier and sturdier feeling than a Glock. It's a metal frame wrapped in polymer, rather than straight polymer frame.

The barrel takes more work to keep clean than many of its competitors, particularly the hex/poly rifled barrels like Glock and USP. The grooves on the Steyr and deep. Make sure you use some kind of solvent and a jag that'll keep the patches tight, or your accuracy will suffer until you get it clean. Having said that, I find the gun to be very, very accurate. Also, you've got a fully supported chamber, so no worries there.

The best thing about the Steyr in my view is the trigger. It's the shortest, crispest double action trigger I've come across. I love Glocks, but I think the trigger is the weakest part of the Glock system. Steyr is a bit like a Glock with an improved trigger in my view.

I like the look of the gun too. It's not everybody's cup of tea, but I find the thick front end to have a cool "bulldog-ish" look to it. It's more stocky and tough looking than sleak and slender like a High Power or a 1911. The thicker front end is also great for planting your weak-hand thumb if you shoot two handed with your thumbs lined up.

Awesome gun. Highly recommended in 9mm or .40.
 
I have one as well, I'm not really into plastic guns but I like this one :)

Mine is a newer M9-A1 and doesn't have a safety. The gun has less recoul then my larger, heavier Beretta due to super low bore axis. So it's great for fast follow up shots. Oh and the trigger reset is very short (4mm IIRC).

BTW the model is not new; it's been out since '99 ;)
 
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ghostie said:
The safety system on the A1's is the same as on the Glock: trigger, firing pin, and drop - deactivated with each pull of the trigger.
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Not quite, there is no firing pin block that gets deactivated with a trigger pull. I think the idea is that the amount the firing pin is cocked when the slide cycles is not enough to set off a primer, it must be cocked further by the trigger pull.

My manual says you should not carry the pistol in condition one (round in the chamber,) but I don't know if this is for mechanical safety reasons (ie no firing pin block) or what. The Glocks are safe in condition one though.

Do you know how the drop safety on a Glock works? I haven't read up on it and haven't spotted/recognized it in my pistol during cleaning yet. I'm not challenging, just asking :)
 
I was interested in it, then I read this.

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My manual says you should not carry the pistol in condition one (round in the chamber)
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that has nothing to do with safety; purly for liability!
 
Morgayne said:
Question: It says the barrel length is 102mm. Do you have a barrel extension on it or do you all have a 12((6)??
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The ones in Canada have been re-barreled to the legal limit, hence only restricted. So yes you get a slightly longer barrel.
 
Try Wolverine, in MB. That's were mine started life.

CFC says the following firearms as prohibited:

* handguns with a barrel length of 105 mm (4.1 inches) or less. I do believe mine is 106mm
 
it looks pretty much the same as Glock 19 with a barsto barrel, but the finish matches the slide since the 106mm barrel is made by Steyr esp. for Can. gun owners ;)
 
Yah, the barrel is 106mm, made by Steyr, the serial numbers match, etc. In the manual there is even an asterix beside "102mm", saying "106mm in Canada", or something like that.

I find that it looks a bit more "natural" than the aftermarket barrel Glocks. Maybe that is just because I have never known any other way.

There are a number of 102mm guns that are shipped to Canada with 106mm barrels. I know that the Walther P99 in 9mm is another. I wish Glock, Sig, etc. would do the same with their 4 inch guns.

If anyone wants some pictures of my M9-A1, PM me and I'll send them to you... or let me know of a good free place to post them.

I know that both Reliable Gun & Tackle and Italian Sporting Goods in Vancouver have brought them in. Not sure about the online sellers.
 
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