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Happened upon this deal at local Cabela's; they were clearing out these Stoeger STR-9/Burris FastFire 3 packages for $299. The FF3 sells for about $170-200 so I figure I could pay $100 for a (potentially) very functional handgun. And Stoeger was offering a $50 rebate, which I only found out about later. Anyway, I got it and the short answer is the pistol is a great deal. Ergonomically superior to the Glock but almost identical internally (and so far, functionally). Trigger is a very nice 5.5ish lbs. The wall is soft/creepy but it's smooth and very shootable. Sights are dovetailed and are steel with 3 white dots. Magazines are steel, made in Italy (I suspect by Mec-Gar, which is good) and hold 15 rounds (2 fewer than the full size G17 with a similar grip length).
Sights are regulated for a center/combat hold, but were on for windage. Recoil/muzzle flip is a little more than the Glock 17, but you have to shoot them back-to-back to tell. This one is (obviously) cut for optics and comes with steel adapter plates. I used the Burris for another pistol that needed a replacement for a broken RMR so I can't speak to that on this gun yet.
Backstraps are interchangeable. the checkering on the backstrap is aggressive and good; the texturing elsewhere on the grip is OK but I could use more. Talon grips will help assuming they offer a set. Reliability was 100% for the first couple hundred rounds of 9mm ball. I didn't try any JHP yet. Overall seems like a solid buy, particularly considering the very low price. I've been pleasantly surprised so far.
Video for any interested:
youtu.be
0:01 Intro and unboxing
2:05 Stoeger STR-9 trigger is very good for the money
2:57 STR-9 trigger weight test compared to Glock 17 Gen 3
4:19 field stripping procedure for Stoeger STR-9, comparison to Glock internals
6:56 Putting the Stoeger STR-9 on the scale, along with Glock 17 and 19 weights
8:48 STR-9 3-dot sights paint not perfect
9:30 grip length comparison STR-9, Glock 17, Glock 19
10:55 Comparing slide and barrel length with Stoeger and Glocks
12:02 First shots on paper 7 yards, combat hold/center hold STR-9
13:20 Shooting steel with Stoeger STR-9 18 yards
14:12 rear sight and slide edges are sharp
15:40 STR-9 ergos are superior to Glock Gen 3, discussion of backstraps
16:30 texturing/stippling on STR-9 could be improved
16:56 STR-9 ambidextrous/swappable magazine catch
17:46 more shooting from different angle
18:52 Stoeger STR-9 more felt recoil than Glock 17 or 19
19:56 weighing STR-9 and Glock slide assemblies
21:15 Back-to-back shooting and recoil comparision Glock 17 and Stoeger STR-9
22:29 Conclusions, excellent value for the money (so far)
Sights are regulated for a center/combat hold, but were on for windage. Recoil/muzzle flip is a little more than the Glock 17, but you have to shoot them back-to-back to tell. This one is (obviously) cut for optics and comes with steel adapter plates. I used the Burris for another pistol that needed a replacement for a broken RMR so I can't speak to that on this gun yet.
Backstraps are interchangeable. the checkering on the backstrap is aggressive and good; the texturing elsewhere on the grip is OK but I could use more. Talon grips will help assuming they offer a set. Reliability was 100% for the first couple hundred rounds of 9mm ball. I didn't try any JHP yet. Overall seems like a solid buy, particularly considering the very low price. I've been pleasantly surprised so far.
Video for any interested:
Better than Glock? Stoeger STR-9 intro, first shots, features, and review
Can you get a great deal on a good 9mm pistol? The Stoeger STR-9 is very inexpensive, has great ergos, and works great. Let’s take a look at its features.0:0...
youtu.be
0:01 Intro and unboxing
2:05 Stoeger STR-9 trigger is very good for the money
2:57 STR-9 trigger weight test compared to Glock 17 Gen 3
4:19 field stripping procedure for Stoeger STR-9, comparison to Glock internals
6:56 Putting the Stoeger STR-9 on the scale, along with Glock 17 and 19 weights
8:48 STR-9 3-dot sights paint not perfect
9:30 grip length comparison STR-9, Glock 17, Glock 19
10:55 Comparing slide and barrel length with Stoeger and Glocks
12:02 First shots on paper 7 yards, combat hold/center hold STR-9
13:20 Shooting steel with Stoeger STR-9 18 yards
14:12 rear sight and slide edges are sharp
15:40 STR-9 ergos are superior to Glock Gen 3, discussion of backstraps
16:30 texturing/stippling on STR-9 could be improved
16:56 STR-9 ambidextrous/swappable magazine catch
17:46 more shooting from different angle
18:52 Stoeger STR-9 more felt recoil than Glock 17 or 19
19:56 weighing STR-9 and Glock slide assemblies
21:15 Back-to-back shooting and recoil comparision Glock 17 and Stoeger STR-9
22:29 Conclusions, excellent value for the money (so far)
