Buds has the Steyr M9-A1 listed for 400 bucks. Looks like a deal and most reviews are positive. Any SF Steyr owners out there? What are your experiences? Accuracy? How are the trapezoidal sights in the real world? Magazine availability, cost and durability?
Thanks in advance!

I have owned a S9-A1 for approximately 5 years. It has over 6k rounds through it and I used it for a Grayguns Practical Fundamentals course.

The trapezoidal sites are quite intuitive and easy to get on target. An accurate combat sight. The low bore axis makes for extremely low felt recoil.

I have no failures. No failures to feed or extract. Just keeps on chugging. I do not use cheap ammo, though. Speer Lawman 124gr only. A rare box of other ammo.

I thought the Grayguns course was a great test. About 500 rounds per day with obviously no cleaning or lubing, of course. Not a hiccup.

One of my favorite nines. I learned to like those sights quickly...either you like them or you don’t. I’ll buy another if they put out an optic ready version. Soft shooting, comfortable and accurate. Underrated IMHO.

One of the best kept secrets is the Steyr pistol. I early adopted the M9 and M40, and that pretty much started my love affair with the platform. Great pistols. The sights are easy to align, and shoot POA.

Magazines can be had in the 17 round flavor, and for about as much money as you're going to spend on your SIG ($36.00).

$400 is a fair price.

H&K-Guy

One of my favorites too, no issues and sights are great for quick acquisition.

I don't know about mags now, I came upon a deal for 15 rounders (the original) years ago on CDNN and have 6 15 rounders and 1 17 rounder (the current mag)I picked up a couple of years ago.

The Steyr M9-A1 is the best polymer striker pistol IMHO. You can search numerous threads I've posted in the past on the subject. M9-A1 prices may be dropping b/c the A2 series is coming out. I like everything about the latter except the flared mag well, which may prevent me from snagging one.

I absolutely despise pistols that have the Glock-style safety tab sticking out of the trigger.

I love Steyrs.

Most people who've shot them seem to really like the ergonomics. I don't know if its the polymer flexing or what, but they seem to be noticeably soft shooters compared to other service-type pistols chambered for the same round. People either do or don't like the trapezoidal sights, but those who accept the sights on their own terms and get used to using them seem to shoot fairly well with them. Then again, if you want night sights, they don't seem to make a whole lot of luminescent trapezoidal sights.

I just wish Steyr would make it possible for me to swap out the trigger safety for a thumb safety or something.

So far, you guys have echoed what i have read about Steyr pistols. I am definitely going to pick one up when I get the cash.
Thanks!

I love! My M9 A1. I stopped counting the number of flawless rounds of 124 grain (mainly Geco) I have run through mine and can only echo what good things have been said here.
The price at $400 is a gift. And yes, it is likely to be that the new version of the M9 is coming out soon. I have seen most if not all YouTube vids on the new L9. The new M9 is probably no different. Based on the reviews, I am not ready to change to the new version. If I do, it will be for the love of ownership and not to replace.

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Just a heads up but Dahlonega Armory.has it for 369 Dahlonega Armory

I have an old M9 that mirrors all the other comments posted so far. It is a really well designed pistol. You will like it.

I guess I'm the exception. The one I had had aftermarket night sites, so I didn't get to experience the Trapezoidal sites. Mine was very ammo sensitive. I didn't like it better than my Glocks or SIGs.

Rolan - Was your Steyr previously owned and, if so, was it modified beyond the sights? Was it an A1 model? The plain M9 model had known issues with the extractor, which was updated in the A1 series.

I have one of the new L9-A2 MFs, and it’s one of the most robust yet refined polymer pistols I own. It is also supremely accurate. Grip angle is pretty severe, and for those trained to shoot to trigger reset, they might have a difficult time adjusting. Grip texture is second only to my M&P 2.0. The reset is nearly impossible to detect, but the take up is short and smooth. These are all things that can be trained around.

Supposedly caliber exchange kits in different sizes are coming, which will be welcome as the L9 is not a small pistol. They are awesome pistols, and massively underrated.

I have an L9, just has a longer barrel and it’s my fav. 9mm and I’ve had a lot of em

I got an M9 early on and it has been a great pistol.

Some of them were released with a handcuff key lock for police adoption, making them more collectible I would argue.

I like the extra safety feature for a striker fired pistol.

HK Ag

My buddy has Steyrs. He loves them. I’m very meh on them.

Trigger is so-so, reset is almost undetectable. Sights are unusual and I’m not a real fan. Grip angle is the real deal killer for me. To me, it’s a Glock in a pretty dress motorcycle leathers. They’re accurate, but between the grip angle and the sights I string vertically shooting it.



So not a bad pistol, just not for me. I wanna say they were sub $400 recently.

Steyr makes a fine pistol. I have an M9, an L9-A1 and a L9-A2 MF. They are all great. Once you understand them the trap sights work well.

Their pistols are robust and their customer service has been quite good.

Make sure the pistol is from Steyr USA. There were some gray market “Frankensteyr” pistols imported by PW Arms. They are kind of a mixture of parts built for a foreign government contract or something.

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Rolan - Was your Steyr previously owned and, if so, was it modified beyond the sights? Was it an A1 model? The plain M9 model had known issues with the extractor, which was updated in the A1 series.

Dakor, it was an M9-A1 that had been upgraded for the extractor. Still janky, so I traded it.

I have one of the later m9a1’s I bought a few years ago. Nice pistol, well built, wish the grip texturing was a little more aggressive and still cannot get used to the Trap sights. I added a 1911 spring to the extractor spring which really made extraction rock solid, even with weaker loads. Also added a Big Taco firing pin/striker bushing and pistol grip mag well cavity plug. The trigger and reset were pretty smooth before but really smooth now. Have debated stippling the grip a bit as well as the change of sights. Just haven’t gotten around to it.