Steyr M-Series Semi-Auto Pistol

anad

Anybody put a few rounds through one of these yet? I'm looking at the M-40 at his time and want some feedback if possible. Anad

smooth_operator

I've had one since they first came out. THe m40's are by far the most ergonomical design I have seen in a pistol. Recoil is more controllable than your typical 40SW(ie. glock,sig,hk) and if you get a new model with the improved trigger assembly, the pull should be constant unlike its predecessor. The only thing I would tell you to watch out for is the sights. The trapezoid sight system that is standard with these is quite hard to get accustomed to for most. Also, mine has been sent back to GSI/STEYR several times because of factory defects on the ejector/extractor and for an upgrade on the trigger system. If I'm not mistaken, they dont make these anymore so it would make a good investment if you know what youre getting into. Plus, you can modify a pre-ban S&W sigma 40 magazine to fit the m40 in case you need high caps.good luck-Smooth

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wiredog

Is that legal? To modify S&W sigma mags into hi-cap for the stery pistols?

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JudgeColt

Yes, it is legal to modify high capacity magazines to fit a different firearm. After the modification, you have not created a new high capacity magazine. You still have only one high capacity magazine after the modification. It is illegal to create a new high capacity magazine (by welding an extension on a 10-round body, etc.), but you have not done that when you modifiy an existing magazine. When I acquired my Steyr M40, I thought the magazines looked familiar and sure enough, a little investigation revealed that are identical in body shape to Sigma magaines. To test my theory, I taped a Sigma magazine in my M40 and it worked perfectly. I then acquired some more Sigma 15-round magazines and cut a new latch hole so they would lock into the M40. Viola, a 15-round capacity M40! (As an added bonus, the magazines will still work in the Sigma.) I have reported this find several times on these boards, but I do not know if anyone else has tried it. I have never had my M40 trigger system modified. If anyone has, please post your feelings on the worth of the modification. I like the safety on the M40, and the high grip, but the grip angle is the same as a Glock and that I do not like. I also cannot get used to the sights.

duster68

I heard or read somewhere that Steyr is out of business. If this is true, remember that spare parts for these pistols won't be produced nor will factory service be available any longer. I also heard that a while back, the company was offering a free trigger job to these pistols. Was this a recall or just an optional upgrade? What was wrong with the triggers that needed to be "fixed?" What about people who never bothered to send them in?

smooth_operator

RE: TRIGGER UPGARDEThere never was a recall on the M series pistols. Rather GSI (STEYR) offered an upgrade for the owners of the first generation M series. Acording to them, the trigger pull on some of the existing assembly would sometimes vary from an adequate amount of pull, thus becoming inconsistent. Based on my own experience, this was never manifested by my M40 but since I was having mine serviced, it seemed like a good idea at the time. Besides, the free magazine they offered was something out of nothing and my pistol gets a free overhaul! As for the new trigger assembly, there is a noticable difference from the previous one. The trigger seems to be crisper and the pull, more constant.Judge, I thought the grip angle for the Steyr was more preferrable to glock? After comparing it to a 40cal glock (forgot which model) it seemed that the recoil is a bit more tamed with the Steyrbecause of the lower barrel axis. Then again , all these are based on preference. Send yours in. Surely, you wont regret it. Duster, I confronted the Head of GSI about this so called upgrade when I first received notification about it. According to Don Wood, this upgrade was not a recall, rather more of a customer satisfaction issue. The trigger assemblies being replaced are not defective in any way but a newly developed assembly would provide a more constant trigger pull, and crisper feel. Put it this way, GSI sort of offered to trade your stock trigger assembly for a match assembly for free. Plus , they throw in a free mag or $35 cert. Their customer service is cutting edge! I was also told that if the new assembly was unsatisfactory, I had two options; either they replace the whole firearm (which they previously have already) or they can buy it back from me for whatever I paid for it. By far, GSI has offered the most radical customer service I have ever seen. -Smooth

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wiredog

there is an ad in the new shotgun news that has an ad for cdnn investments that states they bought all the steyr m-series and no more will be imported for $369.99 add $30 for 3 dot nite sights and they also have some s-9 ultra compacts that there were less then 200 imported for $499. for what's it worth.

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tall dark and handsome

I have one of the first M40's and love it. I had no trigger problems but opted for the new one offerd. Great service. The only problem I have with it is the mag. Its very taught and plays hell on my loading wrist especially when loading briskly. Would love a suggestion on this from an owner.

semi-auto

Had a M-40 that malfunctioned from new by failing to fully strike primers about 3 of 10 rounds(one mag full). Steyr told me my gun was not on the list for a trigger mod., but "they could have a look at it if I paid to ship both ways." Yeah, right. Dumped it first chance I got, at a loss. Now, around here, no one will touch them. Saw a new one at a show for $295, no takers even at that.

duster68

I gave this gun a serious look, but opted for the Glock 17 instead. Good choice on my part. I read about the trigger job offer and was immediately suspicious that something was wrong with the gun. Why else would they be making this offer?? I'm glad to hear that most of you are happy with the gun. From a purely aesthetic point of view, it's got the Glock beat hands down.

smooth_operator

Ive owned one for years, and honestly...when reliability is concerned, I think I'd trust my life to a glock too. Dont get me wrong, these are excellent and unique firearms, but you just cant look the other way about the quirks that they have. For $295, I wouldnt mind owning one more of these though considering I paid $460 for mine. As for the owner paying for the warranty work, they did try something like that with me and I just got on the CSA's face about it. Told them it was pure BS and asked to speak with the Big cheese. They fixed the problem immediately eg. Prepaid next day shipping labels.Good luck

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jcaddigan

If anyone is interested, they are still, or back, in business:

http://www.steyr-mannlicher.com/englishversion/index.htm

Here is the US distributor/Dealer

Dynamit Nobel - RWS Inc.
81 Ruckman Road
7624 Closter, New Jersey
201-767-1995