Steyr M (Series)

History of the Steyr M (Series)

The Steyr M was an Austrian semi-automatic pistol. It was developed by the Steyr-Mannlicher company in the 1990s to compete with the very successful Glock 17 developed by another Austrian manufacturer. The Steyr M was launched in 1999. Production of the original Steyr M ended in 2004. It was replaced in production by the improved and slightly redesigned production Steyr M-1A pistol.

These pistols are in service in Austria, Germany, Pakistan, Great Britain and Thailand. However, these are mainly used by special forces.

Specification

Fundamentals

Years of Service

1999

Origins

Austria

Categories

semi-automatic pistol

Manufacturer

Steyr-Mannlicher - Austria

Operator

Austria; Germany; Malaysia; Pakistan; Taiwan; Turkey

Roll

Pistol/Pistol

Compact design for close work or general self-defense.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

176mm

6.93 inches

Run Length

102mm

4.02 at

Cured weight

1.88 lbs

0.85 kg

Attractions

Before and after ironing.

Action

semi-automatic; short recoil; locking breech

Semi-automatic

One shot per trigger; self-loading or self-loading action supported by internal mechanisms; stroke management (and initial cocking) typically required by operators; subsequent shots assisted by unlocking/moving bolts.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

9 x 19 mm parabellum; 9x21mm; .40 black and white; .Chapter 357

Circle/Feed

10, 12 or 17 rounds detachable magazine, depending on magazine.

POWER

Maximum efficiency. Arrived

164 feet

(50m | 55m)

variant

M9M40M357M9-A1M40-A1M357-A1S9S40S9-A1S40-A1