Steyr once again importing MA1 and SA1 pistols.

[Billy Shears]

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/08/03/steyr-arms-again-importing-ma1-and-sa1-pistols/

Anybody got any experience with these? I know a guy who has one of the 9mm ones and swears by it. I've handled it, and it feels good, and balances and points well, and the trigger feels much better than the Glock (to which it is most often compared, being another Austrian polymer, striker-fired pistol). But I've never actually fired one. I might have to pick one up if they are prices reasonable.

 

[RugRev]

Might go over to the Steyr Club where a lot of the owners hang out:

http://www.steyrclub.com/vb/index.php

I had one in .40 S&W along with a Glock 23. Liked the Steyr far better as to trigger and pointing (the Glock always pointed high for me). The Steyr can be had with conventional sights if you so desire by ordering the night sights. Reason I don't have mine any longer as got out of .40 S&W caliber guns. In 9mm it would be ideal either in the M or S versions. Also, having conventional rifling in it vs. the Glunk polygonal one need not get too concerned running a lot of lead bullets through it.

 

[atomd]

They're going to need a lot of help to move these at a MSRP of $649. That will put it right with Glock/M&P/XD/etc price range. Also, lots of people either bought these or remember seeing them going for about $350 not so long ago so they might not be so keen on spending an extra $200 for the same pistol. Steyr might want to invest some money in advertising this time around since they did very little of it for these pistols the last time they sold them in the US. They need to beef up their customer service in the US also because they had some issues with that in the past. I think the pistols are pretty good although I probably wouldn't buy one myself. I didn't get one for $350 so obviously I won't get one for $550 but I guess you never know. People that I know that have them love them. They definitely have a small but dedicated following. I'm still glad they are selling them again though because the more choices we have, the better.

 

[Kingofthehill]

I love em, but i won't pay that price.

I paid $325 new 5 months ago at cabela's. Also got one at a pawn shop for $225 and 1 at a gun show for $250.

I do infact think it is a better gun than most polymer stuff out there. I own all the big hitters and i put my Steyr M9a1 up there with my M&P's and Glocks. They had a little something extra when they were priced at $300-400.... but the higher price now stings a little.

I *MAY* grab one at that price if i can get a compact model since i don't have one yet.

BTW- i have sold 2 other Steyr's at a profit for $525 and $550... so some people are willing to pay the new prices.

JOe

 

[tekarra]

Nice to see thay are back. However, they are a bit pricey.

 

[PT1911]

Glad to hear it... sucks they are so expensive but IMO, they are well worth the price... My M9-A1, is probably my favorite polymer semi-auto... I have been wanting an SA model...

Even at that Price... I WILL get one!!!

 

[Jbabbler]

I like the original M9 (left) better than the A1 version (right). Both are nice looking guns though.

 

[rellascout]

They were a decent value at the under $300 price point that you could get them at via CDNN all 3 times they lost their importer/liquidated these pistols but at $650+ there are better firearms on the market.

My S40 sustained frame damage and took over 8 months to get replaced from Steyr. The S9 and M9 were fine but sold them when they got our of the market a few years back. They simply did not have the support needed for me to keep an orphaned pistol. They have never been popular enough to have real accessory support. No aftermarket mags, no holsters etc... although they have a cult following there is just not enough demand for anyone to really manufacture these accessory products.

IMHO at those prices Steyr will not be around very long in the US. They missed their window of opportunity. If they had been able to market the product properly when the M and the S series were first introduced they could have been successful but that was back in the early 2000s IIRC.

Now in 2010There are way too many solid high performing polymer pistols on the market that are cheaper and have better support and brand recognition. There are simply too many good polymer guns under $500 to spend $650 for a Steyr.

 

[Girodin]

I love my steyr M9. I think it is a superior weapon to my glock 19. Better trigger, more comfortable grip, less felt recoil and muzzle rise allwoing for faster follow ups. 17 round mag capacity (without hanging out the bottom). I think Steyr would do better if it could price them more competitively with glock and the other popular polymer guns. The steyr needs better marketing and brand recognition to sell at a higher price. I'd like to get a S9. 649 is only MSRP so street price is likely to be lower possibly around that of the other big players in that market. It will be interesting to see if the caracal comes to the states. It is perhaps an evolution on the steyr in design but not being built buy a company with the reputation of Steyr

Steyrs are great pistols, but very few people know it.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

I would like to check one out someday. I want a .45 for my next handgun so it'll wait.

 

[nwilliams]

SWEET!

I love these guns! It was a sad day when I heard that they would no longer be imported, I'm happy to hear of their return!

 

[Klusterbuck]

That pic is my new desktop background....... sorry to go ot... nice guns

 

[reloader-1]

Sorry to jump in a little late, but wanted to add my $.02

I own three Steyr’s (2x M9/ 1x S9) – best pistol I have ever owned – the low bore axis nearly eliminates recoil snap, so you can shoot quickly and on target. I’ve heard it described as a “garden hose” in terms of recoil, and I second the notion.

Sights - The trapezoid sights are extremely precise, and allow you to accurately shoot to the same point of aim consistently.

Construction – the Steyr uses a modular steel subassembly inside a plastic grip, unlike the Glock which molds steel together with plastic. The subassembly can be replaced quickly and easily, if needed.

Grip – easy to hold, molds to the hand. Very ergonomic, and is a “point n shoot” – extend your index finger, point to a target. The Steyr is aiming exactly at that point, while the Glock tends to point upwards.

They are around $580 here in the US – well worth the $80 more than a Glock.