Steyr M Series

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Steyr M Series
Steyr M9
Type	Pistol
Place of origin	Austria
Specifications
Weight	780 g / 28 oz (unloaded)
Cartridge	9 mm Luger .357 SIG (Compact only) .40 S&W
Caliber	.40, .357 SIG, 9x19
Action	Single Action
Rate of fire	Semi-automatic
Feed system	magazine; capacities: Steyr: 14 rounds (9 mm Luger) 13 rounds (.40 S&W, 357 SIG) Compact 13 rounds (9 mm Luger) 12 rounds (.40 S&W, 357 SIG)

The Steyr Mannlicher M-Series and S-Series are modern semi-automatic pistols. Produced by the firm Steyr Mannlicher in Mannlicher, Austria, the M and S series use a polymer or plastic frame for the receiver, but machined metal slide and barrel, similar to the Glock and other manufacturers pistols.

New features in the M and S series include an integrated key trigger lock.

While the Steyr M-series pistols are frequently compared to Glocks (especially as they're both polymer-framed pistols, with Tenifer finishes), there are several significant differences in the construction of both. For instance, the M-series has a fully supported chamber, unique triangular sights, and a different grip angle (111 degrees).

Steyr M Series Pistol Technical Data
Calibers	.40, .357 SIG, 9x19
Overall length	180 mm / 7.05 in
Height	128 mm / 5.03 in
Width	30 mm / 1.18 in
Weight, empty	780 g / 28 oz
Magazine Capacity	12 (.40, .357) 14 (9 mm)
Trigger pull	2.5 kgf / 25 N /5.5 lbf

 

Steyr S Series Pistol Technical Data
Calibers	.40, .357 SIG, 9x19
Overall length	168 mm / 6.53 in
Height	117 mm / 4.60 in
Width	30 mm / 1.18 in
Weight, empty	645 g / 22.5 oz
Magazine Capacity	10 (.40, .357, 9 mm)
Trigger pull	2.5 kgf / 25 N / 5.5 lbf

[edit] External links

• Steyr website for M-series
• Modern Firearms