This has been accomplished by redesigning the firing pin linkage and installing a roller in the firing pin channel.
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The trigger design has been upgraded to improve the feel over the older pistols-and the crunch and grit of the old trigger has been replaced with a smoother and lighter pull. The M-A1 pistols have a double trigger, or trigger within a trigger, that functions as an integrated safety. One of the first modern handguns chambered for the then new. Operationally, it is the same as its full-size M40-A1 sibling. This first model M-40 Steyr was designed by Wilhelm Bubbits who at one time worked for Glock Inc. T he S40-A1 is the compact variant of the design. The design also gives the M a very natural point of aim and reduced recoil and muzzle rise. When combined with the high grip backstrap,the design places the center axis of the bore lower than with other designs. M Military Automatic Pistol, 172 Models M40, M43, M4 Firestar Auto. The angle of the grip to the frame is 111 degrees. A Comprehensive, Fully-Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms with Current Market. The new models have retained the distinctive profile of the original design. I recently had an opportunity to try out a full-size M40-A1 and compact S40-A1 for myself.
#STEYR MANNLICHER M 40 A1 PISTOL SERIES#
The A1 series continues to be a polymer framed, double-action-only, striker-fired pistol that is designed for military, law enforcement, and the civilian market and is available in 9mm or. The new models feature several significant design upgrades from the original pistols. In August 2010, Steyr announced the new M-A1 and compact S-A1 pistols. The M40-A1ās 4Ė barrel is cold-hammer forged with conventional rifling, and has a fully supported chamber in all calibers. The good news is that Steyr USA is back with the reintroduction of the AUG and now the A1 series. The company underwent a series of changes in ownership and leadership. Unfortunately, Steyr had some rough days ahead of them and the M and AUG became casualties. A compact series was later introduced with the āSā designation. The M9 shot well and held its own with the Glock 17 and S&W (Walther) 99.
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Shooters either loved it or hated it with very few having no opinion. In many ways, the M series was similar to the Steyr AUG. The M developed a small but loyal following over the next few years. First released in 1999, it caused quite a stir with its racy lines and space-age sights.
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In 2001, I had an opportunity to evaluate the Steyr M9 9mm pistol. The full-size M40-A1 (right) is shown equipped with a SureFire X400 light/laser combo, while the compact S40-A1 (left) is fitted out with a Viridian C5 green laser/light combo.