Steyr Trigger Update and What's Happening
A Steyr rep told me that the standard new trigger weight is 5.2 lbs (plus or
minus .2). I won't be testing one until late Sep when the M357 comes out.
One gun mag writer recently tested the new trigger and will be appending his
future article as a result. Most of the gun mag writers are more interested
in the new S (subcompact) series now, which also takes advantage of the new
trigger system. The 9mm and .40 versions will come out first. If there is a
demand, a S357 will also be manufactured ( so send in those emails and make
those calls).
Essentially, the Steyr pistol manufacturing line is in a very mature, stable
state and producing excellent quality pistols. Some of the early pistols have
had problems and can either be fixed or replaced by Steyr.
There is no beginning serial number attached to the new style trigger system.
That's because this is "not" a recall and there have been no safety issues
with early models and the majority of them or working fine. Steyr is finding
that many of their customers are happy and not interested in upgrading.
I can attest to this info since I've tested 3 early Steyr M40's. That's why
the upgrade is based on a date of Aug 1, 2000, instead of serial number.
For those that insist on a serial number, I can say that my 10,000 series M40
has perfectly drilled precision holes in the metal assembly, has excellent
reset ability, and has functioned superbly. It feels like a mature finely
tuned product compared to my 1st early model M40. On the other hand, an
early model Steyr M40 could be upgraded to match my 10,000 series model, if
necessary. I doubt if Steyr would like me to suggest a serial number but
that's how I see it based on my experience
Steyr also has special dealer incentives to send back Steyr pistols for
upgrades, as well as aggressively replacing pistols that were in
distribution inventories.
By the way, the Steyr pistols do meet the Mass. State gun regulations, and
Steyr is in the process of submitting certification documentation.
Steyr has a Law Enforcement Director who is actively contacting Departments,
setting up demos, and developing seminars. Steyr is also pursuing after
market companies to help develop new products.
Galco, Safariland, and Alessi are doing leather. Bladetech is also ramped
up to fully support holsters, mag pouches, etc.
I'm very pleased with Steyr Service and their dedication to market a most
excellent new product. A lot of companies could learn a lot from Steyr.
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A Steyr rep told me that the standard new trigger weight is 5.2 lbs (plus or
minus .2). I won't be testing one until late Sep when the M357 comes out.
One gun mag writer recently tested the new trigger and will be appending his
future article as a result. Most of the gun mag writers are more interested
in the new S (subcompact) series now, which also takes advantage of the new
trigger system. The 9mm and .40 versions will come out first. If there is a
demand, a S357 will also be manufactured ( so send in those emails and make
those calls).
Essentially, the Steyr pistol manufacturing line is in a very mature, stable
state and producing excellent quality pistols. Some of the early pistols have
had problems and can either be fixed or replaced by Steyr.
There is no beginning serial number attached to the new style trigger system.
That's because this is "not" a recall and there have been no safety issues
with early models and the majority of them or working fine. Steyr is finding
that many of their customers are happy and not interested in upgrading.
I can attest to this info since I've tested 3 early Steyr M40's. That's why
the upgrade is based on a date of Aug 1, 2000, instead of serial number.
For those that insist on a serial number, I can say that my 10,000 series M40
has perfectly drilled precision holes in the metal assembly, has excellent
reset ability, and has functioned superbly. It feels like a mature finely
tuned product compared to my 1st early model M40. On the other hand, an
early model Steyr M40 could be upgraded to match my 10,000 series model, if
necessary. I doubt if Steyr would like me to suggest a serial number but
that's how I see it based on my experience
Steyr also has special dealer incentives to send back Steyr pistols for
upgrades, as well as aggressively replacing pistols that were in
distribution inventories.
By the way, the Steyr pistols do meet the Mass. State gun regulations, and
Steyr is in the process of submitting certification documentation.
Steyr has a Law Enforcement Director who is actively contacting Departments,
setting up demos, and developing seminars. Steyr is also pursuing after
market companies to help develop new products.
Galco, Safariland, and Alessi are doing leather. Bladetech is also ramped
up to fully support holsters, mag pouches, etc.
I'm very pleased with Steyr Service and their dedication to market a most
excellent new product. A lot of companies could learn a lot from Steyr.
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http://home.earthlink.net/~petej55
The late Sep. timeframe looks solid