@@cbwelch4 This reply comes a year late but in case you still would like to know: The austrian army has the Steyr AUG / Sturmgewehr 77 as their standard service rifle since 1977 and the Glock 17 as its standard sidearm since 1983
I have the L9 (long slide, full size) version and I absolutely love it. I have put well over 1500 rounds through mine without a single failure. This is also my primary carry piece.
I’ve had a Steyr L9-A1 for several months now and it’s quickly become my favorite pistol! I just stumbled onto a gently used M9-A1 at my local gun shop (a rare find!) at a great price and scooped it up. Can’t wait to try it this weekend. Love the trap sights and the low recoil - very accurate! Get one, you won’t be disappointed.
Big fan of the Steyr lineup, and used to own a few myself. They're definitely great for what they are, and they know they have a cult following. I think that Steyr would have a lot more success if they released a new updated generation, with just a few tweaks, and a couple changes to put them back in the running with some of the newer offerings. Deleting that key lock, improving the frame texturing, and maybe adding a real 1913 rail would make a world of difference. If they really wanted to go all the way, they couldn't slightly move the position of the extractor so that you are able to know the slide to properly fit a Red Dot. With the current model, the only one you can fit is The Shield RMS because it's so tiny. Being able to put an RMR or a DeltaPoint Pro on a gun like this would definitely put it back in the running for me
I love how you do your reviews by splitting the unboxing with the shooting impressions. Makes it not so long at one time. You give the most in-depth reviews. I'm going to have to try the Steyr pistols. I always hear good things about them!! Next time I go shooting with Bill and Hillary I'll have to try one!! Have a great day GB and Maddy. She's still cuter than you are. Nothing personal!! Rich 😁😁🔫🔫🔫👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I have my M9 357 Sig for close to 10 years. I was a EDC. I absolutly love the gun. I also have to M9. Great shooter and comfortable. I don't regret the purchases at all. My M9 has 17 round plus 1 magazines.
I had a Steyr M40A1 a few years back, and trading that in was a big mistake. The M9A1 looks as tanklike and well made as the M40A1 was, and the ridiculously low bore axis along with the trapezoidal sights make it a great choice for any use. Thanks for a thorough review, and as usual the “What’s For Dinner” portion is a great addition!
My favorite hand gun. Mine is an older Gen 4. It doesn't like the federal brass 115 grain ammo at Walmart. It doesn't extract all of the rounds. It shoots everything else I've put through it though. I hope they're planning a Gen 5 with some of the modern tweaks that our latest striker fire guns have.
You will never go wrong buying a Steyr. I own 3, 2 rifles and a M9 and they r tack drivers and haven’t ever gave me any problems and I plan on buying a couple more.
Steyr is actually offering these excellent pistols with TRUGLO TFX night sights now. Awesome polymer handguns and for the price and quality these pistols are real winners!
I shot this gun for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I didn’t love it like I thought I would. It started hurting the web of my thumb and index finger after only a few rounds and I couldn’t get a handle on the sights.
Very nice and specific review on ammo. Maddy´s review was particularly interesting because i got very small hands and a womans perspective on reaching controls without problem are good news for me. I got the oportunity to purchase this gun or the bersa thunder pro 9 with i like because it got hammer and decocker but they told me that metal finish is not that good and i live in a shore and cold city in wich humidity is a problem, so polimer (even if i dont like that much) is a very good alternative. Thanks for sharing!
like I have said before on other channels very underrated firearm great buy$$$ for the Money robust built … I have the L40 and L9 yes they are that good the trapezoidal sights take some getting used to .. But great for close /quick target acquisition at least for me
I'm a little disappointed you didn't utilize the 'combat reload' feature on that pistol. But I can tell you, my L9 with 2800 rounds through it, only had a problem, firing Winchester steel ammo. Since 1000 rounds, I've installed a Ranger Point brass front counter weight, and steel guide rod, and she fires like butter, with minimal nose flip. The sights are only as good, as you use them. IMO, the tip of the triangle should be horizontal to the top of the trapezoidal side lines. It's the straightest pistol I've ever shot. 17 + 1 is nice too. Well worth it's price. Magazines are some what pricy though. It has the same designer as Glock, Canik, and Caracal .
I shoot my Legion 226 RX most accurately although my daily carry and next best shooter is my CZ PCR. I too like the sights on the Steyr and it does come in 4th after the 1911. Enjoy Maddy’s take keep up the good work.
Got it from a friend in a trade and glad I did. everyone told me how good they were but I couldn't get over the space gun look. Glad I gave her a try, feels really good in the hand. As good as a cz 75. But when I pop it up fast reaction like, my front sight is high. But think I can get used to that.
This is the "full size"? The barrel seems awful short compared to other full size offerings. What are your thoughts on it as a full sized, compared to other guns on the market?
eloquent usage of the word ""Omnivore"" . explained the effectiveness in a single word. thorough presentation. great job. my pleasure to view.thanks. originally i am a staunch .45 guy and i reluctantly opted for a Steyr L9-A1 with higher magazine capacity and the higher velocity over a .45, for home defence. L9-A1 is great. but on seeing your video i am intrigued if i missed a valid point, if a .45 will be more preferable than a 9mm, with a lesser grain bullet and naturally a higher velocity and will have better stopping power as a home defence with the likes of CZ 97 BD even if you have to stop assailants with vests!?!? i of course understand .45 vs 9mm is an age-old thing; interested to know your thoughts because i feel you do a thorough job.
I used to be a .45 guy, but now carry a 9. For me it came down to 9mm costing less per round, offering higher capacity in smaller firearms. Economically it just makes more sense. They're both good rounds and shot placement will almost alwas be more important than caliber.
Have they done anything to improve the grip texture? To me, Steyr seems to be more interested in being different, than being successful. People that own them, love them. Another TH-camr told me the trigger is superior to the Walther PPQ, the Canik TP9 SA and the CZ P10C. If that is true, why not improve the grip texture, lose the gimmicky, trapezoidal sights; and dominate, or at least challenge for dominance in the market? They've been around long enough, where they could have already been a runner up to Glock. I say these things because there is a lot to like about the Steyrs; but I am unwilling to make compromises, when the market has so many great offerings, ready to go right out of their boxes.
Trae UCity that’s a large claim saying it’s better than every single one of those triggers. Not saying it’s not because I have not fired the Steyer but I have shot all the others.
Trae UCity No. And honestly its really not needed. Especially when you consider that as soon as you do many will complain about the texture being too rough. If you don't think you're getting enough traction. Do what many do. Get or have it stippled. Or get some type of traction grips. Problem solved. As for those "gimmicky" trapazoid sights? Have you tried them? They're not gimmicky. They work extremely well at getting you on target quickly if you can get acclimated to them. And yes I would stack the trigger against many guns. I've owned several Walthers, and Caniks. Only one I have owned is the P-10c. I currently own 5 Steyrs, with the S40 and a 4" 357 Sig & 40 barrel as my daily carry. And am looking to get another. Might get another M. But who knows. BTW I spoke with several reps at Steyr. The problem is headquarters doesn't want to push them. Their primary focus is on their rifles, not their pistols. Until the leadership changes or they see a drive in the market for their pistols this isn't going to change.
No, it is full sized. It's mid-sized between the 3 available slide and barrel lengths. The L is the long slide since the M was the original model. And you seemed to have forgotten the C9/40 which is considered their compact. The L, M & C all share the same grip length and mag capacity.
Does anyone have an issue with the slide sticking on theirs. When I pull the slide back no mag in of course it sticks I'll pull it a couple of times then it'll go back or if I pull the trigger holding it down and simultaneously pull the slide back it goes back no problem its weird to me is that an issue or is that normal for this gun.
Jason Kidd I just got mine. I noticed in the past two range trips if I don’t deliberately pull the slide all the way back racking it, it sometimes won’t go fully into battery. At that point a slap with the heel of my palm to the back of the slide fixes it.
Decent review, but way too short for all of the features and innovations this pistol has had for twenty years! Other big brands are only just now catching up to what Steyr has...………………………………..elsullo
@@igotatan1 I did. I'm probably thinking deeper like aftermarket support holsters sights things like that. No it's a great firearm there just isn't a Glock killer
You pronounced it "shtire" - which is the correct way (I am Austrian). Kudos to you and thank you for that!
Vielen dank. Deutsch ist meineke zweite Sprache.
Is this gun still the sidearm of the Austrian Army?
@@cbwelch4 This reply comes a year late but in case you still would like to know: The austrian army has the Steyr AUG / Sturmgewehr 77 as their standard service rifle since 1977 and the Glock 17 as its standard sidearm since 1983
I have the L9 (long slide, full size) version and I absolutely love it. I have put well over 1500 rounds through mine without a single failure. This is also my primary carry piece.
I’ve had a Steyr L9-A1 for several months now and it’s quickly become my favorite pistol! I just stumbled onto a gently used M9-A1 at my local gun shop (a rare find!) at a great price and scooped it up. Can’t wait to try it this weekend. Love the trap sights and the low recoil - very accurate! Get one, you won’t be disappointed.
I possess an M40-A1 and am really satisfied with it's characteristics and performance! It is my service pistol.
A wonderful 9mm. It kicks very little compared to my Walther .380. I love the trapezoidal sights too.
i LOVE mine! just shot an IDPA match with it straight from the box. I really dig the sights.
Big fan of the Steyr lineup, and used to own a few myself. They're definitely great for what they are, and they know they have a cult following. I think that Steyr would have a lot more success if they released a new updated generation, with just a few tweaks, and a couple changes to put them back in the running with some of the newer offerings. Deleting that key lock, improving the frame texturing, and maybe adding a real 1913 rail would make a world of difference. If they really wanted to go all the way, they couldn't slightly move the position of the extractor so that you are able to know the slide to properly fit a Red Dot. With the current model, the only one you can fit is The Shield RMS because it's so tiny. Being able to put an RMR or a DeltaPoint Pro on a gun like this would definitely put it back in the running for me
This was the final vid, in a long list of vids, that finally convinced me to pull the trigger...as it were. Just placed my order.
OOH-RAH!!!
Yeah, I absolutely love the Steyrs. I own 5. And I'm honestly looking to get another. Which model, don't know just yet? LoL Guess we'll see.
Hunts4Food67 Ah someone knows me well! LoL
I love how you do your reviews by splitting the unboxing with the shooting impressions. Makes it not so long at one time. You give the most in-depth reviews. I'm going to have to try the Steyr pistols. I always hear good things about them!! Next time I go shooting with Bill and Hillary I'll have to try one!! Have a great day GB and Maddy. She's still cuter than you are. Nothing personal!! Rich 😁😁🔫🔫🔫👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Good review. Love the steyr.
I have my M9 357 Sig for close to 10 years. I was a EDC. I absolutly love the gun. I also have to M9. Great shooter and comfortable. I don't regret the purchases at all. My M9 has 17 round plus 1 magazines.
I had a Steyr M40A1 a few years back, and trading that in was a big mistake. The M9A1 looks as tanklike and well made as the M40A1 was, and the ridiculously low bore axis along with the trapezoidal sights make it a great choice for any use. Thanks for a thorough review, and as usual the “What’s For Dinner” portion is a great addition!
My favorite hand gun. Mine is an older Gen 4. It doesn't like the federal brass 115 grain ammo at Walmart. It doesn't extract all of the rounds. It shoots everything else I've put through it though. I hope they're planning a Gen 5 with some of the modern tweaks that our latest striker fire guns have.
This gun is a beast, I love both of mine. Sweet video
You will never go wrong buying a Steyr. I own 3, 2 rifles and a M9 and they r tack drivers and haven’t ever gave me any problems and I plan on buying a couple more.
All the upgrades for this from BT guiderod, DPM, and Ranger Point are worth it.
Love my C9. It’s just incredible all the way around
Great review
I love mine as well. Not stoked on the reset or lack of mag availability. Other than that, it’s amazing.
Love both of mine. They are basically magic.
I have m9 and s9. They both are great shooters.
I had one and sold it I kick myself in the ass for it I'm gonna buy another one probably the L9A1
Great video! I've had one for about a year now and love it!
Steyr is actually offering these excellent pistols with TRUGLO TFX night sights now. Awesome polymer handguns and for the price and quality these pistols are real winners!
I shot this gun for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I didn’t love it like I thought I would. It started hurting the web of my thumb and index finger after only a few rounds and I couldn’t get a handle on the sights.
Very nice and specific review on ammo. Maddy´s review was particularly interesting because i got very small hands and a womans perspective on reaching controls without problem are good news for me. I got the oportunity to purchase this gun or the bersa thunder pro 9 with i like because it got hammer and decocker but they told me that metal finish is not that good and i live in a shore and cold city in wich humidity is a problem, so polimer (even if i dont like that much) is a very good alternative.
Thanks for sharing!
Great review, I lovz mine!
like I have said before on other channels very underrated firearm great buy$$$ for the Money robust built … I have the L40 and L9 yes they are that good the trapezoidal sights take some getting used to .. But great for close /quick target acquisition at least for me
I'm a little disappointed you didn't utilize the 'combat reload' feature on that pistol. But I can tell you, my L9 with 2800 rounds through it, only had a problem, firing Winchester steel ammo. Since 1000 rounds, I've installed a Ranger Point brass front counter weight, and steel guide rod, and she fires like butter, with minimal nose flip. The sights are only as good, as you use them. IMO, the tip of the triangle should be horizontal to the top of the trapezoidal side lines. It's the straightest pistol I've ever shot. 17 + 1 is nice too. Well worth it's price. Magazines are some what pricy though.
It has the same designer as Glock, Canik, and Caracal .
Awesome! Still love mine.
Absolutely love mime
I have the Steyr L9A1 and love it! Have the DPMS Recoil System on it and am looking to install an optical sight on it.
Love mine...have the M and L...The L had initial FTE issues with cheap steel ammo. But eats everything else.
I shoot my Legion 226 RX most accurately although my daily carry and next best shooter is my CZ PCR. I too like the sights on the Steyr and it does come in 4th after the 1911. Enjoy Maddy’s take keep up the good work.
So cool these.
I love my Steyr L9-A1
It’s square on top like a Glock am glad you like it
Um, same designer...Friedrich Aigner
So far I’ve recognized all of your bumber music, but not this time. Was that Primus???
Grouchy Ed exactly what I thought it was....primus
Going to get one in the morning. Hope I have the same results.
Let us know how it goes.
Well I am very pleased. Only other gun I have shot as well was a finely tuned 1911. Outstanding pistol.
Got it from a friend in a trade and glad I did. everyone told me how good they were but I couldn't get over the space gun look. Glad I gave her a try, feels really good in the hand. As good as a cz 75. But when I pop it up fast reaction like, my front sight is high. But think I can get used to that.
The full size is L9-A1
This is the "full size"? The barrel seems awful short compared to other full size offerings. What are your thoughts on it as a full sized, compared to other guns on the market?
Great pistol.
Im a "three dot site" kinda guy. Do the trapezoidal sites translate well? Or are they more like Glock sites?
eloquent usage of the word ""Omnivore"" . explained the effectiveness in a single word. thorough presentation. great job. my pleasure to view.thanks.
originally i am a staunch .45 guy and i reluctantly opted for a Steyr L9-A1 with higher magazine capacity and the higher velocity over a .45, for home defence. L9-A1 is great.
but on seeing your video i am intrigued if i missed a valid point, if a .45 will be more preferable than a 9mm, with a lesser grain bullet and naturally a higher velocity and will have better stopping power as a home defence with the likes of CZ 97 BD even if you have to stop assailants with vests!?!?
i of course understand .45 vs 9mm is an age-old thing; interested to know your thoughts because i feel you do a thorough job.
I used to be a .45 guy, but now carry a 9. For me it came down to 9mm costing less per round, offering higher capacity in smaller firearms. Economically it just makes more sense. They're both good rounds and shot placement will almost alwas be more important than caliber.
@@GBGuns appreciate your reply; Thanks.
I can get one for 439.00 new. I just don't know though. Cz p07 , FN 509, or another Glock may be my first choices over the styer
Won't go wrong with any of those...but I can assure you, the Steyr is a smooth shooter...great ergo...
Have they done anything to improve the grip texture? To me, Steyr seems to be more interested in being different, than being successful. People that own them, love them. Another TH-camr told me the trigger is superior to the Walther PPQ, the Canik TP9 SA and the CZ P10C. If that is true, why not improve the grip texture, lose the gimmicky, trapezoidal sights; and dominate, or at least challenge for dominance in the market? They've been around long enough, where they could have already been a runner up to Glock. I say these things because there is a lot to like about the Steyrs; but I am unwilling to make compromises, when the market has so many great offerings, ready to go right out of their boxes.
Trae UCity that’s a large claim saying it’s better than every single one of those triggers. Not saying it’s not because I have not fired the Steyer but I have shot all the others.
Halfdollar 86, I agree. That's what 1776 or Bust told me.
Trae UCity No. And honestly its really not needed. Especially when you consider that as soon as you do many will complain about the texture being too rough. If you don't think you're getting enough traction. Do what many do. Get or have it stippled. Or get some type of traction grips. Problem solved. As for those "gimmicky" trapazoid sights? Have you tried them? They're not gimmicky. They work extremely well at getting you on target quickly if you can get acclimated to them. And yes I would stack the trigger against many guns. I've owned several Walthers, and Caniks. Only one I have owned is the P-10c. I currently own 5 Steyrs, with the S40 and a 4" 357 Sig & 40 barrel as my daily carry. And am looking to get another. Might get another M. But who knows. BTW I spoke with several reps at Steyr. The problem is headquarters doesn't want to push them. Their primary focus is on their rifles, not their pistols. Until the leadership changes or they see a drive in the market for their pistols this isn't going to change.
It just occurred to me that you sound a lot like John C Reilly
Did we just become best friends?
Do you put the triangle below on top or directly on target
It's not full sized..the L9 is the full sized, the M9 is their mid-sized and the S9 is the sub-compact.
No, it is full sized. It's mid-sized between the 3 available slide and barrel lengths. The L is the long slide since the M was the original model. And you seemed to have forgotten the C9/40 which is considered their compact. The L, M & C all share the same grip length and mag capacity.
Thanks, i didn't know that.
What's the newest model gen 4? Or they up to 5
Wowww I Soo Love this ... Hw mny price boss?
They're out of production now, price is up to tour shopping ability
17rd mag
Kool
LOOK AT CANIK TP9 SF METE-S
Does anyone have an issue with the slide sticking on theirs. When I pull the slide back no mag in of course it sticks I'll pull it a couple of times then it'll go back or if I pull the trigger holding it down and simultaneously pull the slide back it goes back no problem its weird to me is that an issue or is that normal for this gun.
Jason Kidd I just got mine. I noticed in the past two range trips if I don’t deliberately pull the slide all the way back racking it, it sometimes won’t go fully into battery. At that point a slap with the heel of my palm to the back of the slide fixes it.
I thought the L9 was the full size.
My wife has one. She likes it but the casings hit her in the head and face. Same when I shoot it.
Here is a video into the chassis tear-down, th-cam.com/video/_Ypt0iz4Zmg/w-d-xo.html
Me want ....
Decent review, but way too short for all of the features and innovations this pistol has had for twenty years! Other big brands are only just now catching up to what Steyr has...………………………………..elsullo
This wasn't a review, it's part of an article
This is a great gun hands down #glockkiller
Doesn't exist
@@willws2conceptsshephard shoot one
@@Seanj1193 I have. Love it but there is no glock killer
You didn't really shoot a Steyr then. did you.
@@igotatan1 I did. I'm probably thinking deeper like aftermarket support holsters sights things like that. No it's a great firearm there just isn't a Glock killer
Looks like a Glock
Stewart Tomkinson Hope this is a joke!
Stewart Tomkinson way better than a Glock. Trust me. I got rid of my Glock 2 days after shooting my Steyr.
Might be because one of the people who helped Gaston design the Glock is the one who designed the Steyr.
MatteoSixSeventyFour I guess that's why it's better, the guy left Glock because they suck and went to the better brand. Ooh rah
ewewell Rah. As of last I heard that same guy went on to Caracal and did their design for them.