I happened to have a property inspection within a half block of Paterson Gunsmithing. I have three pistol permits pending so I figured I would stop by and see what they had. First, Marco has retired and George is now running the store. George is a good guy and very knowledgeable. Was wanted to check out the Glock 19 again and he suggested the Steyr M9-A1. I found the Glock 19 does not fit my hand. I ridges of the finger groove match my fingers. Exactly wrong. On the other hand, the Steyr fit very well. The trigger is better than the Glock and it is a striker-fired pistol rather than a SA/DA or DAO like the Sigs, which are also really nice. Anyone own one, shot one? What have you heard? They had some issues initially that have been fixed in the new (post 2009) models.

This might help.

 

I owned the Steyr M9... one of the first pistols I ever purchased. I can say that it was more accurate and reliable then many other pistols. It made me think that all pistols would feel and shoot like this one. I was wrong. I particularly liked the trianlge inside a triangle sights, I thought they were easy to use and once gotten used to fast on target. I purchased it during the height of the Clinton Ban, so non neutered mags and accessories were hard to come by. I traded it on my first hipower. I paid something like $299 for it... and it was a steal.

 

I have often considered getting another, but I never see them for less then $450 or so. I would buy it if it was cheaper then $500.

Have no direct experience, but anytime I've read threads about the Steyr M series, they were ALWAYS favorable. I understand the trigger is supposed to become very good after some rounds are on it, as compared to other striker pistols , such as the Glock.