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The Steyr M is a series of semi-automatic pistols developed by [[Steyr Mannlicher]] of Austria for police services and the civilian shooting market. Design work on the new pistol began in the early 1990s and the final product known as the M9 (adapted to fire the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge) was officially unveiled in the spring of 1999. Other calibers in .40 S&W and .357 SIG were also produced and designated the M40 and M357 with compact variants of the M9 and M40 were designated the S9 and S40 respectively. These pistols were developed primarily for concealed carry and have a shortened barrel, slide, smaller frame and a reduced magazine capacity. | The Steyr M is a series of semi-automatic pistols developed by [[Steyr Mannlicher]] of Austria for police services and the civilian shooting market. Design work on the new pistol design was led by Wilhelm Bubits, who had previously also worked for [[Glock]]. Work began in the early 1990s and the final product became known as the M9 (adapted to fire the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge) was officially unveiled in the spring of 1999. Other calibers in .40 S&W and .357 SIG were also produced and designated the M40 and M357 with compact variants of the M9 and M40 were designated the S9 and S40 respectively. These pistols were developed primarily for concealed carry and have a shortened barrel, slide, smaller frame and a reduced magazine capacity. | ||
In 2004, an improved version of the pistol replaced the Steyr M in production. The new [[Steyr M9-A1]], [[Steyr M40-A1]] and compact S-A1 pistol variants received several improvements. The grip of the pistol has been redesigned with some textured surfaces as was the magazine well (uses the same magazines), ergonomics have been slightly altered to improve grip, the manual safety button is now optional and the lower forward portion of the frame now consists of a industry standard Picatinny rail for mounting accessories. | In 2004, an improved version of the pistol replaced the Steyr M in production. The new [[Steyr M9-A1]], [[Steyr M40-A1]] and compact S-A1 pistol variants received several improvements. The grip of the pistol has been redesigned with some textured surfaces as was the magazine well (uses the same magazines), ergonomics have been slightly altered to improve grip, the manual safety button is now optional and the lower forward portion of the frame now consists of a industry standard Picatinny rail for mounting accessories. | ||
NB: Wilhelm Bubits also designed the [[Caracal F]] pistol, whose appearance seems similar to the [[Steyr M]] range. | |||
Revision as of 23:31, 5 October 2012
The Steyr M is a series of semi-automatic pistols developed by Steyr Mannlicher of Austria for police services and the civilian shooting market. Design work on the new pistol design was led by Wilhelm Bubits, who had previously also worked for Glock. Work began in the early 1990s and the final product became known as the M9 (adapted to fire the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge) was officially unveiled in the spring of 1999. Other calibers in .40 S&W and .357 SIG were also produced and designated the M40 and M357 with compact variants of the M9 and M40 were designated the S9 and S40 respectively. These pistols were developed primarily for concealed carry and have a shortened barrel, slide, smaller frame and a reduced magazine capacity.
In 2004, an improved version of the pistol replaced the Steyr M in production. The new Steyr M9-A1, Steyr M40-A1 and compact S-A1 pistol variants received several improvements. The grip of the pistol has been redesigned with some textured surfaces as was the magazine well (uses the same magazines), ergonomics have been slightly altered to improve grip, the manual safety button is now optional and the lower forward portion of the frame now consists of a industry standard Picatinny rail for mounting accessories.
NB: Wilhelm Bubits also designed the Caracal F pistol, whose appearance seems similar to the Steyr M range.
The Steyr M series of pistol appears in the following:
Steyr M9
Specifications
(1999 - 2004)
- Type: 9x19mm
- Caliber: 9x19mm
- Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.75 kg)
- Length: 6.9 in (17.6 cm)
- Barrel length: 4.0 in (10.1 cm)
- Capacity: 10, 14, 15
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto
Video Games
| Title | As | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crackdown | Punisher | w/ LAM, suppressor and miniature scope | 2007 |
Anime
| Film Title | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Metal Panic! | 2002 |
Steyr M9-A1
Specifications
(2004 - Present)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber: 9x19mm
- Weight: 1.9 lbs (0.85 kg)
- Length: 6.9 in (17.6 cm)
- Barrel length: 4 in (10.2 cm)
- Capacity: 10, 14, 15
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taken 2 | Liam Neeson | Brian Mills | 2012 | |
| Transporter 3 | A hitman | 2008 | ||
| Largo Winch | Steven Waddington | Stephan Marcus | 2008 |
Video Games
| Title | As | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warface | Steyr M9-A1 | w/ tan slide | 2012 |
Steyr M40-A1
Specifications
(???? - Present)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber: .40 S&W
- Weight: lbs ( kg)
- Length: 7.2 in (18.3 cm)
- Barrel length: 4 in (10.2 cm)
- Capacity: 12-round magazine
- Fire Modes:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Paris with Love | Jonathan Rhys Meyers | James Reece | 2010 |
See Also
- Steyr Mannlicher - A list of all firearms manufactured by Steyr Mannlicher.