[SHOT Show 2019] NEW Steyr A2 MF (Modular Frame) 9mm Pistol

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2019
  • In this episode of TFBTV, James speaks with Joe of Steyr to hear about the new Steyr A2 MF (Modular Frame) pistol, which is a continuation in the Steyr M2 series of polymer framed, striker-fired pistols, which are known for their very low bore axis and modular chassis. Steyr has made the gun even more modular and have integrated several improvements.
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  • @pupfriend
    @pupfriend 5 лет назад +134

    Steyr clearly thought there was a non-trivial possibility that James was just gonna run away with the pistol.

  • @Genesis23OPB
    @Genesis23OPB 5 лет назад +52

    now they just need a boost in thejr marketing, steyr makes awesome stuff but apart from their Steyr AUG rifles and bolt action rifles they are quite unknown.

    • @chriskerwin3904
      @chriskerwin3904 5 лет назад +3

      Hopefully they bring their German Army trials rifle onto the US market.

  • @mojungle3054
    @mojungle3054 5 лет назад +28

    Y'all remember a joke Alex C made a while back?
    IWI: marketing is everything
    Steyr: what the hell is marketing?

    • @jacobneely687
      @jacobneely687 5 лет назад

      where was that from?

    • @adfxmorgan
      @adfxmorgan 5 лет назад +1

      @@jacobneely687 ruclips.net/video/BZP6p8MD-O0/видео.html

    • @rizzydacolor
      @rizzydacolor 5 лет назад

      True dat!

  • @Dichico21
    @Dichico21 5 лет назад +4

    1:25 "Customers don't forget we are the original modular chassis frame." Oof, shots fired at Sig and Beretta. Lol

    • @protectiverailroaddad7541
      @protectiverailroaddad7541 5 лет назад +1

      Dichico21 yeah lol. Two bad sig released a modular chassis way back in 2007 with the p250. 12 years later you have Steyr releasing their first modular chassis while bragging to be the original lol

    • @huntermitchell761
      @huntermitchell761 5 лет назад +2

      Didn't sig get sued for a modular chassis patent issue?

    • @protectiverailroaddad7541
      @protectiverailroaddad7541 5 лет назад

      Hunter Mitchell the filed a lawsuit but last I knew it wasn’t really going anywhere. I could be wrong though, I haven’t really been keeping up on it

  • @votekyle3000
    @votekyle3000 5 лет назад +21

    The most stealth pistol on the market

  • @taylordavison6849
    @taylordavison6849 5 лет назад +7

    I love how it looks like a blaster from some scifi universe.

  • @marclarrea7330
    @marclarrea7330 4 года назад +7

    Got mine last week. Incredible pistol. Insanely accurate. I swapped out the stock mag-release spring for the Ranger Point one and added the BT striker bushing. Both mods made a noticeable difference (and they were cheap). I also added the Hogue 'tactical' grip sleeve (I add Hogues to everything). Perfect fit.
    I've owned/sold most of the 'major' poly 9s over the past few years, but this Steyr is a keeper (until I sell it to finance the M9-A2 haha).

    • @marclarrea7330
      @marclarrea7330 4 года назад +2

      Two mods the new Steyr DIDN'T like were the DPM RSA and the InForce APL light. The DPM did not play nice with the take-down lever (and didn't make a discernable difference in felt recoil in my hands) and the APL didn't line up well with the pic rail on the pistol. Looked goofy. Just a heads-up for anyone considering buying either.

  • @chopinbloc
    @chopinbloc 5 лет назад +44

    That thing looks enormous in James's tiny hands.
    (insert really tasteless joke here)

    • @jcortes1791
      @jcortes1791 5 лет назад +4

      Right? And the barrel is longer than his shorts.

    • @mr.k.i.s.s7496
      @mr.k.i.s.s7496 4 года назад

      Deadpool reference

  • @thedefinitive6296
    @thedefinitive6296 5 лет назад +6

    Gotta have one. I'm glad I didn't get one of the older ones. This is definitely an upgrade. I wonder if they will come up with an optics ready version

  • @TheMediatorOfChaos
    @TheMediatorOfChaos 5 лет назад +6

    That texturing on the grip looks insane, looking forward to seeing more of Steyr.

    • @MatteoThirteenSeventyOne
      @MatteoThirteenSeventyOne 5 лет назад

      @762x35mm 400 grit is rougher than 800. The lower the number the courser the grit

  • @Nate_the_Nobody
    @Nate_the_Nobody 5 лет назад +1

    I am so excited to see you there still working on the steyr m series, I hadn't heard anything about the steyr M9 till I went to a local range of mine a number of years ago, It's been my carry gun of choice ever since I found out about it, everything about it just works for me, I'm excited to see what the new inapproved A2 series will bring

  • @PartranTiger
    @PartranTiger 5 лет назад +1

    I love it. Will have to add it alongside my M9A1 and L9A1. Once I got used to the Trapezoidal sights I love them and, personally, find them faster to get on target than three dot.

  • @Dacos127
    @Dacos127 5 лет назад +1

    Love my Steyr M9-A1. Can’t wait for the new model to come out!

  • @o2wow
    @o2wow 5 лет назад +2

    Good improvement, my L9 with Talon rubber grips is my favorite pistol.

  • @ThatOneDudeNick
    @ThatOneDudeNick 5 лет назад

    I've seen a lot of new stuff popping up this week and this is the one I'm most excited for so far. The last generation has been on my want list for a long time after renting one a couple times.

  • @kpurvis4595
    @kpurvis4595 3 месяца назад

    Steyr- quality sells itself. Been with the company since 1994 with an issued Steyr SSG system.

  • @charierasiplease
    @charierasiplease 5 лет назад

    That thing looks absolutely slick in James’ hands!

  • @dman3526
    @dman3526 5 лет назад

    👍👍👍 wow so manufactures are finally catching on to putting texture all the way up to the slide stop.

  • @murphykenji
    @murphykenji 5 лет назад

    That looks awesome. I've always thought these pistols were beautiful, and with all the attention on new low bore axis pistols it's a natural fit to breathe a little new life into this proven design.

  • @jeremymetcalf2502
    @jeremymetcalf2502 5 лет назад +6

    Well let's pray they actually go through with it. Unlike Sig who promises big things, but fizzles out and hopes it's customers forget.

  • @Kevin-kb8gj
    @Kevin-kb8gj 5 лет назад +2

    Joe seemed like a nice guy and he definitely looks like he should be selling an Austrian product, probably in a deep mahogany wood adorned library in a millionaire level gun club. With that said, your rugged manliness combined with your attire that makes you look like an Israeli commando that's about to smoke check some tangos, probably intimidated poor Joe. Had you been in the short shorts, with your rippling leg muscles on full display, he would have been scared shitless and rendered speechless.
    Rock on James, rock on!

  • @bernardcaillouet5565
    @bernardcaillouet5565 3 года назад +3

    Can you get the triangle sights in a night sight version from the factory?

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 5 лет назад

    Very Cool Steyr. Props to the Steyr company.

  • @RAT7163
    @RAT7163 5 лет назад

    I own the S9 A1 and was wanting another pistol closer to the g19 size. I though the m9 A1 would be on its last leg and parts would dry up, so I was leaning towards a pistol with a guaranteed legacy but now that the there is an A2, it changes things. There is not a better factory trigger in a striker fired pistol than the A1 line of pistols, and I imagine its the same in the A2. You also get world renowned Steyr cold hammer forged barrels.

  • @darioalfarero6995
    @darioalfarero6995 5 лет назад

    Looks awesome! Looking forward to trying one!

  • @wessfulton644
    @wessfulton644 3 года назад +1

    I can tell you that Steyer customer service is as good as it gets. If you need something just give them a call and they'll fix you right up.

  • @kennystrange8705
    @kennystrange8705 3 года назад

    Nice!! Can’t wait to add this one to the 3 I’ve already got!! 👍

  • @jeffisgro4199
    @jeffisgro4199 5 лет назад +3

    Love my C9. Super flat shooter and crazy fast

  • @tetlow2
    @tetlow2 5 лет назад +1

    I don't know if it's the camera angle but that thing looks badass

  • @willjjenkins44
    @willjjenkins44 5 лет назад

    I like the Steyer style. It's a little different but it has its own appeal. Very nice guns to shoot too.

  • @reallifeselfdefense2a871
    @reallifeselfdefense2a871 2 года назад

    I own one and it is soooooo comfy in my hand. I wish there were night trap sights because I’m not loosing these sweet sights even for night visibility

  • @Bl4ckD0g
    @Bl4ckD0g 5 лет назад +1

    I still wanna get my hands on an M9. Hopefully these don't have the same import issues.

  • @maxout214226
    @maxout214226 5 лет назад

    I dont have a need for one of these, but they're different enough to catch my interest, this looks so much better than the original

  • @jeremyspal78
    @jeremyspal78 5 лет назад

    its on my list now thanks

  • @kaiser8411
    @kaiser8411 5 лет назад

    Low bore axis handguns look so dang aesthetic

  • @darkwolfhollow1
    @darkwolfhollow1 5 лет назад +10

    I just hope they don't charge as much for their exchange kits like sig.

    • @shooterblaze1
      @shooterblaze1 3 года назад +1

      Sig is sooo overrated and overpriced. The only one I loved was the p228

  • @aegonz121
    @aegonz121 5 лет назад

    Definitely picking one of these up!

  • @2121gcard
    @2121gcard 5 лет назад

    Very excited for this

  • @UnNamedTrucker
    @UnNamedTrucker 5 лет назад

    Nice improvements...and it will still sell like Steyrs.

  • @scottsaylors1996
    @scottsaylors1996 5 лет назад

    I’m such a steyr fanboy and their Leo discount is awesome

  • @zman9415
    @zman9415 5 лет назад

    The only thing I see that I don't like is the fact that it is being announced a month and a half after I bought my fantastic Steyr L9A1.
    Then again, with how happy I am with the L9A1 and the fact that they are saying I can use my current slide down the road, it's not that bad.

  • @based_radio
    @based_radio 5 лет назад

    Extremely underrated pistol 🔫

  • @DevildogDevildog-ko1ej
    @DevildogDevildog-ko1ej 5 лет назад

    Yes! Totally getting it

  • @ARGCDG
    @ARGCDG 2 года назад

    Love my C9. You just have to shoot it to appreciate it. It’s that good.

  • @ipanzerschrecku4732
    @ipanzerschrecku4732 5 лет назад +1

    can't wait to get a brother for my favorite gun, but I really wish that Steyr would work on their mags and especially launch some cheap extended mags.

  • @BassFace1776
    @BassFace1776 5 лет назад

    Ive always wanted a m9a1. Too bad ive never found one in a shop to even hold. Are they gonna market these better?

  • @kingbaldwiniv5409
    @kingbaldwiniv5409 5 лет назад +1

    Yup, still the best pistol and arms manufacturer in Austria.

    • @DouglasGross6022
      @DouglasGross6022 5 лет назад

      Well, they have had some practice in making firearms. :-)

  • @nonjaninja4904
    @nonjaninja4904 5 лет назад

    Looks cool.

  • @justincarwile1663
    @justincarwile1663 5 лет назад

    Will this new gen still work with the M9 mags? That is the question that I do not hear anyone asking....

  • @boss350z5
    @boss350z5 5 лет назад

    Styer A2? YES PREASE!

  • @kennystrange8705
    @kennystrange8705 3 года назад

    I’ll take one brother!!! Can’t wait for next gun show hope you’re there….

  • @originalterrorsquad
    @originalterrorsquad 5 лет назад

    I'm really excited for these steyr is so underrated it's not even funny!

  • @ryanleggott2716
    @ryanleggott2716 4 года назад

    When are we gonna get a full review

  • @robashton8606
    @robashton8606 5 лет назад

    So Steyr did the Hudson 9 thing back in the 90's? Why didn't I know about this?

  • @AKlover
    @AKlover 5 лет назад

    Curious to see a Longslide model, service size not at all really.

  • @HKBuilderDIY
    @HKBuilderDIY 4 года назад +1

    When is the M9 and C9 a2 being released?

  • @Murphy82nd
    @Murphy82nd 5 лет назад

    Well spoken rep

  • @brent2630
    @brent2630 4 года назад

    I have not seen you do a review of this gun yet. Do you plan on doing so?

  • @BlakeBake
    @BlakeBake 8 месяцев назад

    Bereli has these with 6 mags, a bag, and light for 499 currently 👌

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 5 лет назад

    Sure is a very cool pistol.

  • @greghowardbell
    @greghowardbell 5 лет назад

    OK, this might get me to look at plastic striker guns again.

  • @Mike-xp8zc
    @Mike-xp8zc 5 лет назад

    Can I convert to 357 sig or will there be any chambered for ir?

  • @aarona317
    @aarona317 5 лет назад

    How long before they actually ship?

  • @dougersonify
    @dougersonify 5 лет назад

    Was shot show this year hand crafted by Alex C?

  • @124thDragoon
    @124thDragoon 5 лет назад

    original? Wasn't the TT-33 Tokarev the first to use a removable subframe?

  • @fgtypezero0684
    @fgtypezero0684 5 лет назад

    Hope the trigger is more tactile and audible. Which was the only reason I went with the czp10c over the aug.

    • @travispowell2471
      @travispowell2471 5 лет назад

      @Daniel W well said. Tactile/audible reset is meaningless.

    • @fgtypezero0684
      @fgtypezero0684 5 лет назад +1

      Daniel W
      that is good for you, but I want is what I want.
      I never said it would or would not help me in a self defense situation.
      Its the kind of triggers I want on my firearms and I don’t give a damn what random guys on a RUclips resplies says about it.
      Aug provides you with a non tactile/ audible trigger buy it and have fun. Luckily, for me, czp10c/Glock offers a trigger that is tactile/audible .

    • @travispowell2471
      @travispowell2471 5 лет назад

      @@fgtypezero0684 Sorry if my comment offended you. I wasn't trying to come off like a jack ass. You are correct. Its your money, but what you like.

    • @fgtypezero0684
      @fgtypezero0684 5 лет назад

      Daniel W
      I love the aesthetic, low bore axis, and the grip.
      I’m indifferent on the trapezoid sights.
      I don’t like the trigger.
      To be fair I’ve never actually shot one, but have handled at the local gun shop.

    • @travispowell2471
      @travispowell2471 5 лет назад

      @@fgtypezero0684 If you ever get the chance to shoot one you may like it. Super flat shooting. All my buddies didnt like the quiet reset either. They forgot all about that after.they shot mine. It's a sleeper for sure.

  • @markd7762
    @markd7762 5 лет назад

    Siiiiick! I want one

  • @BF3ZOMBIE
    @BF3ZOMBIE 5 лет назад

    Hell yeah

  • @zero_____given
    @zero_____given 5 лет назад

    I love mine !

  • @traeucity6087
    @traeucity6087 5 лет назад

    Release date in English, please! I was also wanting to hear about aftermarket sight options; particularly night sights. I've been wanting a Steyr pistol for years, but didn't like the lack of texturing on their old grips. Now, especially with the possibility of an assault weapons ban an election away; I'll take three.

    • @DouglasGross6022
      @DouglasGross6022 5 лет назад

      I recall - regarding the now "older" A1 pistols - hearing that Steyr offered night sights, but they were of conventional style (i.e., not trapezoidal).

  • @zillsburyy1
    @zillsburyy1 5 лет назад +1

    King

  • @andyw237
    @andyw237 5 лет назад

    YAY, more plastic 9mm's to go with all the other plastic 9mm's. Steyr is a very underrated manufacturer who makes good stuff, but it's still just another stryker-fired polymer pistol, the market is already flooded with more established options at a much lower cost. it is an interesting design tho.

  • @mkvohland
    @mkvohland 5 лет назад

    James what brand jacket is that?

  • @kephrarubin
    @kephrarubin 5 лет назад +3

    Offer s length grip with full length rail for m and l uppers!

  • @altang884884
    @altang884884 11 месяцев назад

    Wish we could get some kits

  • @David-uk3nv
    @David-uk3nv 5 лет назад

    Did they improve the trigger?

  • @notrightmeow3357
    @notrightmeow3357 5 лет назад

    I need this!

  • @scottsaylors1996
    @scottsaylors1996 5 лет назад

    I wish steyr could convince safariland to make holsters for their products

  • @michaelblacktree
    @michaelblacktree 5 лет назад +1

    You just know everyone's gonna call the MF series "Moe Fugger". 😉

  • @SuperKenh
    @SuperKenh 5 лет назад

    Anyone know a good website or youtube channel that explains the sights? I love my Steyr but am having a hard time aiming with the sights.

    • @chriskerwin3904
      @chriskerwin3904 5 лет назад

      It's a combat style sight picture so put the triangle over the target and line up the back wings to make a trapezoid that's even over the target.

  • @joquin4618
    @joquin4618 5 лет назад

    R.I.P. tax return!!! ❤️ 😍😍❤️ this new model!! Now I have to decide between or a new Cz 🤔🤔🤤

  • @captschark
    @captschark 5 лет назад

    Take my money!

  • @chrisf247
    @chrisf247 5 лет назад +8

    So is this the modular chassis patent Steyr sued Sig over? Any update on that?

    • @Murphy82nd
      @Murphy82nd 5 лет назад +1

      Just wondering the same thing.

    • @johnw6613
      @johnw6613 5 лет назад

      They aren't gonna win the law suit I mean it sounds like they took steyrs idea and improved upon it I mean I didn't even know steyr did it so it probably sucked hence why they changed it with this model. Also modular chassis weren't steyrs original creator the Chinese military pistol was made well before them and has a modular chassis.

    • @Murphy82nd
      @Murphy82nd 5 лет назад +3

      @@johnw6613 doesn't really matter if someone did it first with regards to the Chinese, what matters is was it patented and when and how, if at all, the patent was violated

    • @johnw6613
      @johnw6613 5 лет назад

      @@Murphy82nd no in the United States it actually does to my understanding you need to prove its your own original idea to get a patent Idk about other nstions

    • @Murphy82nd
      @Murphy82nd 5 лет назад +4

      @@johnw6613 Steyr already has the patent. The lawsuit is whether or not SIG infringed on the patent.

  • @Chad_Grimgravy
    @Chad_Grimgravy 5 лет назад +1

    Makes me wish they'd finally import the russian PL-14

  • @mrgoranstosicdipl.ing.7843
    @mrgoranstosicdipl.ing.7843 5 лет назад

    Steyr and Caracal are much alike guns. It seems to me as if it were copied one another. Is it like that?

  • @Downhillnat
    @Downhillnat 5 лет назад

    Now ship it with OD frame and threaded barrel

  • @spektr540hemi
    @spektr540hemi 5 лет назад

    Magazine compatibility and FDE versions?

  • @sethmarksberry1881
    @sethmarksberry1881 5 лет назад +3

    So what about magazines

    • @sillejin
      @sillejin 5 лет назад

      A1 mags fit in the A2.

  • @whiskeyactual.
    @whiskeyactual. 5 лет назад

    Steyr/HK/Walther - keeping the polymer game from being completely redundant.

  • @Thisshitcrazybruh
    @Thisshitcrazybruh 5 лет назад

    Now THAT'S what Daddy's talking about!

  • @dannyboy74
    @dannyboy74 5 лет назад

    By chance do they make anything ambidextrous?

  • @ST0NEHAMMER
    @ST0NEHAMMER 5 лет назад

    I've heard a lot of people have had problems with the ejection on the original Steyr pistols. If they've fixed this problem then I'm down.

    • @travispowell2471
      @travispowell2471 5 лет назад

      They have on the newer gens. My Gen 4s run awesome. Just gotta clean the extractor/and spring channel every now and then.

    • @ST0NEHAMMER
      @ST0NEHAMMER 5 лет назад +1

      @@travispowell2471 That's good to hear, I've wanted one for the longest time, the only thing holding me back was hearing about issues involved.

  • @yeshua1176
    @yeshua1176 5 лет назад

    Have they addressed the ejection issue?

  • @jcortes1791
    @jcortes1791 5 лет назад +1

    Ah, Joe does his job very well. Better than some of the other firearm manufacturers I've seen James talk to.

  • @adam3651
    @adam3651 5 лет назад

    Steyr are you ever going to release an updated AUG?

    • @drukenwilli4998
      @drukenwilli4998 5 лет назад

      Adam there is one, the AUG A3 SF.

    • @adam3651
      @adam3651 5 лет назад

      @@drukenwilli4998 not updated enough think along lines of lithgow f90 except better

  • @shooteveryday1841
    @shooteveryday1841 5 лет назад

    Guess I’m buying another steyr

  • @cstarr3240
    @cstarr3240 5 лет назад

    MAKE IT CAL LEGAL!!!

  • @gearbarrel6237
    @gearbarrel6237 5 лет назад

    One of the most exciting releases for me personally. Guys be sure not to rape the customer on new frame prices. Take a hint from Sig pricing-40-60 dollars is what a piece of plastic with no guts in it. Good stuf!!

  • @HiPhi1975
    @HiPhi1975 2 года назад +1

    i like their products but: still no optics ready version/option, no ambi manuals!
    Forward to 2021: still no different frame sizes - Steyr at it again.
    But presenting a new chassis for HK G36 - instead of working on their own products! 😞

  • @minnesotanice369
    @minnesotanice369 5 лет назад +1

    Steyrs don't go into battery sent my m9 in still isn't fixed...

    • @DouglasGross6022
      @DouglasGross6022 5 лет назад +1

      Would you please provide more information about your experience with this problem?
      I have seen it occur in at least one RUclips video, but it was not discussed.
      So you sent your malfunctioning pistol to Steyr, and they returned it - did they claim to have corrected something? Was it returned with any "proof" cases they had fired?
      Obviously if the problem is with a part of the gun that has not been redesigned, this should be of concern to all interested buyers.

    • @minnesotanice369
      @minnesotanice369 5 лет назад

      @@DouglasGross6022 they sent my friend a new gun without explaining

    • @DouglasGross6022
      @DouglasGross6022 5 лет назад

      @@minnesotanice369 That is unacceptable.
      I wonder if you may have some recourse with your state government - attorney general, perhaps.

    • @minnesotanice369
      @minnesotanice369 3 года назад

      @@DouglasGross6022 they repsced his gun with a brand new one and never gave an explanation