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I've not been keeping up on gun trends and new stuff much this year - between dealing with a downturn in my business, and some family issues that popped up - I've paired down everything I had practically and not bought any new toys. Tonight I stopped in on a slow period at work to my local Sportsman's Warehouse to fondle stuff and stretch my legs (cue Stomper for the out of context thread!)
They had some neat new guns on the wall - I fondled a Sig P365 XL, and the SAS - I liked the XL and the X-Ray sights more than the weird Meprolight thing the SAS wears. Also - the SAS's damn near non-existent slide stop/slide release lever is worthless. I couldn't get the damn thing to engage, and you certainly can't drop the slide with it. You *have* to sling shot the thing. Stupid, because the levers on the SAS aren't sharp enough to snag anything anyway, but that's besides the point.
The highlight of my little window shopping session was the Stoeger STR-9. My first thought - it's a relabeled Grand Power - but checking the GP website, while they have similar guns, it isn't an exact match for anything they currently offer. The ergonomics on the Stoeger piece are fantastic. The trigger, while heavier than your typical Striker fair, was smooth, had a predictable wall, and a clean break. I'd say the pull came in around 7-8 lbs, and it had a very crisp, positive reset. 15 round mags, 4+" barrel, decent sights - if I were in the market for a new pistol it would certainly be a contender. The price tag was really reasonable too - $349 and I believe it comes with 3 mags, and has interchangeable back straps like all the other cool kids have. The trigger guard is big enough to use with gloved hands, but not stupidly large.
I'd really like to get one out and shoot one, because it just feels like a quality, well made gun and the ergos make me think that recoil impulse would be very minimal. Functionally, it appears to draw heavily from the Glock - same takedown, same slide stop lever style (tho this one is a bit larger and a tad easier to use than the stock Glock part) - the grip angle is more like that on an M&P, which I really dig since the M&P is my favorite plastic fantastic pistol. They even sculpted in a spot to rip a stuck magazine from on the sides of the grip.
Anyone have on of these things yet? Are my assumptions correct, or is it a steamer?
They had some neat new guns on the wall - I fondled a Sig P365 XL, and the SAS - I liked the XL and the X-Ray sights more than the weird Meprolight thing the SAS wears. Also - the SAS's damn near non-existent slide stop/slide release lever is worthless. I couldn't get the damn thing to engage, and you certainly can't drop the slide with it. You *have* to sling shot the thing. Stupid, because the levers on the SAS aren't sharp enough to snag anything anyway, but that's besides the point.
The highlight of my little window shopping session was the Stoeger STR-9. My first thought - it's a relabeled Grand Power - but checking the GP website, while they have similar guns, it isn't an exact match for anything they currently offer. The ergonomics on the Stoeger piece are fantastic. The trigger, while heavier than your typical Striker fair, was smooth, had a predictable wall, and a clean break. I'd say the pull came in around 7-8 lbs, and it had a very crisp, positive reset. 15 round mags, 4+" barrel, decent sights - if I were in the market for a new pistol it would certainly be a contender. The price tag was really reasonable too - $349 and I believe it comes with 3 mags, and has interchangeable back straps like all the other cool kids have. The trigger guard is big enough to use with gloved hands, but not stupidly large.
I'd really like to get one out and shoot one, because it just feels like a quality, well made gun and the ergos make me think that recoil impulse would be very minimal. Functionally, it appears to draw heavily from the Glock - same takedown, same slide stop lever style (tho this one is a bit larger and a tad easier to use than the stock Glock part) - the grip angle is more like that on an M&P, which I really dig since the M&P is my favorite plastic fantastic pistol. They even sculpted in a spot to rip a stuck magazine from on the sides of the grip.
Anyone have on of these things yet? Are my assumptions correct, or is it a steamer?