BESSEMER, Ala. — Steyr Arms announced the introduction of its M9-A1 pistol with an OD Green grip frame today. OD Green has been a staple color for Steyr's polymer furniture for nearly than 50 years, having been used extensively on the SSG 69 rifle and the STG 77, more commonly known as the AUG. Now the M9-A1 has been added to the list of Steyr firearms in OD Green, due in no small part to the overwhelming number of requests from U.S. shooters.

In the Steyr pistol line, the M9-A1 is the full-size offering with a 4-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel. These pistols have achieved a great deal of regard among American shooters for their comfortable ergonomics, remarkable safety features, intuitive sighting system, amazing accuracy and extreme reliability.

The M9-A1 features an innovative polymer frame that offer shooters unparalleled ergonomics with a high grip and an extremely low bore axis that mitigates muzzle rise, and the grip angle is optimal for a very natural point of aim. On the bottom of the frame's dust cover is a Picatinny rail for mounting illumination and laser-aiming devices. An integrated trigger safety with a Reset Action System trigger requires positive finger pressure to operate, and the striker-fired M9-A1 also incorporates a keyed safety lock.

The suggested retail price for OD Green M9-A1 is $560.

Established in Steyr, Austria, in 1864, Steyr Mannlicher, GmbH, is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr's comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles and precision sporting and tactical firearms are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. Steyr's legendary SBS actions and cold-hammer-forged barrels are distinctive and unparalleled. Steyr Arms is the subsidiary headquarters of Steyr Mannlicher in the U.S. For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 2530 Morgan Rd., Bessemer, AL 35022; call (205) 417-8644; or visit www.steyrarms.com.

Steyr Arms Pistol Specifications

Model:
OD Green M9-A1

Purpose:
Self-defense, competition

Manufacturer:
Steyr Mannlicher GmbH, Kleinraming, Austria

Importer:
Steyr Arms, Inc.
2530 Morgan Rd.
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 417-8644
www.steyrarms.com

Operation:
Semiautomatic

Caliber:
9x19mm

Slide material:
Steel

Magazine type/capacity:
Double-stack steel box/17 rounds

Barrel:
4-inch cold-hammer-forged

Rifling:
Conventional, 6 grooves, RH twist

Sights:
Fixed triangular/trapezoid iron

Finish:
Mannox®

Trigger type:
Reset Action System

Pull weight:
5 pounds

Frame material:
Reinforced polymer

Checkering:
Anti-slip stippled texture

Weight, empty:
27.2 ounces

Overall length:
7.2 inches

Height:
5.1 inches

Width:
1.2 inches

Included accessories:
Owners manual, lockable box, extra magazine

MSRP:
$560

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