[adolphuscusins]

I haven't been able to find much about these guns, much less a place to rent one. I've heard mixed reviews. Some people think they are the greatest thing out there; others that they are ammo picky and unreliable. I'm interested in learning about the capabilities of this gun since I'm into funky guns, and this is certainly a funky gun.

[Pilot]

I have an M9 whihc is very similar tot eh M9A1. I believe the non-proprietary light rail is the only difference. Mine has been reliable and accuate. No problems whatsoever. It seems to be a notch above a Glock in quality.

[mrapathy2000]

the M9A1 has a standard rail the original M series requires an adapter.
lots of pistols released around 90's used different proprietary rail systems. sig,hk,S&W,walther,CZ

my M9 is a easy shooter the accuracy is pretty pleasing as is the trigger nice crisp short 5 lbs.

easy to clean and maintain

[CSK]

I don't remember ever reading that they are picky and unreliable... :confused:

[Cortland]

The Steyr M series became very popular back when CDNN was selling them for $300. I have an M9 and I really like it. Back when I got mine there were no standard capacity magazines for it so that was a big disadvantage, but of course you can get the 14 rounders now. The part about "picky and unreliable" suprises me as I've never had any trouble with mine.

So at $300 for the M9s, they were an incredible deal. At $500+ for the M9A1s you're definitely not getting an incredible deal anymore, but it's still a great pistol. If you're just looking for something different it's probably a good way to go, especially for the unique sights.

[brfurst]

I just ordered one. Hard to find a dealer, 440.00 for an M9A1. It just felt so good in my hand and from reading this forum - and others I am pretty comfortable with the purchase without ever shooting one. I really like the trapezoid sites. I plan on picking it up in a day or two. I'll let you know my first impressions from the range

[neil minor]

Where I live (Cumming, Georgia, north of Atlanta) there is a gun range where one can rent a Steyr. I think it is a really well made gun. Everything I have read about them is positive. If availability (at the time) had not been an issue, I would have propably chosen the Steyr over my Glock 19.

[adolphuscusins]

Where did you find one of them for $440? the best I've seen is around 470 to 490, and that is without a transfer fee.

[KONY]

Try www.steyrclub.com for more detailed info.

[silversilvia]

use a S9 as my CCW. i like it a lot, only porblem i have is the occasional brass ejected to the face. i hear as breaking it in this will clear up.

[nutball]

If u like the M-9 try out the springfield XD-9. I've got about 15 9's and gotta tell ya its still my favorite never got around to buying the glock just can't see the need. The sights on the M-9 are really awesome but they take some rounds to get used to. Won't knock the M-9 I do love mine but nine out of ten rounds goes through the XD.

[FlaChef]

Neil,

Cumming GA is where the new Steyr Arms US headquarters are, not surprised that is the only place I've heard of there being a Steyr for rent.

[ypatel]

If you are interested in purchasing the Steyr M40A1 and M9A1, my prices are $425 shipped for the M9A1 and $445 for the M40A1 shipped to your FFL.

The M357A1 is out of stock at my distributor.

Yatin
patel@patelsrepair.com
www.patelsrepair.com

[ball3006]

and we both liked it so well, we bought a S9 and S40 for carry. Great sights and very accurate. I shoot 155 gr lead loads, I had worked up for my Glock 27, and it will shoot quarter sized groups at point of aim at 7 yards........chris3