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{{Short description|Series of semi-automatic pistols}}
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|name=Steyr M
| image= STEYR-PISTOL-M9-A1.png
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|caption='Third generation' Steyr M9-A1 with 15-round +2 baseplate magazine
|origin={{flag|Austria}}
|type=[[Semi-automatic pistol]]
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|designer=Friedrich Aigner, [[Wilhelm Bubits]]
|design_date=1999
|manufacturer=[[Steyr Mannlicher]]
|production_date=1999–present<br />(.357 SIG production ended 2014)
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|variants=See ''[[Steyr M#Variants|Variants]]''
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|cartridge=[[9×19mm Parabellum]] (L9-A1, M9, S9, M9-A1, L9-A2, M9-A2 S9-A1)<br /> [[9×21mm]] (M9, S9, S9-A1—Italian market only)<br /> [[.40 S&W]] (L40-A1, M40, S40, M40-A1, S40-A1)<br /> [[.357 SIG]] (M357, M357-A1)
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|feed=17 or 15-round box magazine available (M9-A1)<br /> 12-round box magazine (M40, M357)<br /> 10-round box magazine (S9, S40)
|sights=Fixed [[iron sight]]s, trapezoid notch and triangular front blade
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The '''Steyr M''' is a series of [[semi-automatic pistol]]s developed by [[Steyr Mannlicher|Steyr Mannlicher GmbH & Co KG]] of Austria for police services and the civilian shooting market. 

== History ==
Design on the Steyr M began in 1999 by Friedrich Aigner and Wilhelm Bubits. Steyr wanted to take advantage of recent advancements in manufacturing techniques. 

Design work on the new pistol began in the early 1990s and the final product known as the '''M9''' (adapted to fire the [[9×19mm Parabellum]] [[Cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]]) was officially unveiled in the spring of 1999.<ref name="Woźniak">Woźniak, Ryszard: ''Encyklopedia najnowszej broni palnej—tom 4 R-Z'', page 103. Bellona, 2002.</ref> 

The '''M40''' version chambered in [[.40 S&W]] was developed before the M9, followed later by the '''M357''' (chambered in [[.357 SIG]]) and two smaller variants of the M9 and M40 designated the '''S9''' and '''S40''' respectively. 

These pistols were developed primarily for concealed carry and have a shortened barrel, [[Pistol slide|slide]], smaller frame and a reduced magazine capacity.<ref name="Woźniak" /> 

In 2013, the Steyr M (Medium) and S (Small) form factors were complemented by the L (Large) sized series and the C (Compact) sized  series both available in 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W chamberings as the '''L9-A1''', '''L40-A1''', '''C9-A1''' and '''C40-A1'''.

==Design details==
[[File:Steyr M357-A1 2nd Generation with Manual Safety.jpg|thumb|left|Steyr M357-A1 with a close up view of the manual safety button. This safety was only offered on Austrian guns.]]
[[File:Steyr M-A1 Trapezvisier.jpg|thumb|135px|left|The unique "trapezoidal" sight picture for the Steyr M pistol series.]]

=== Grip ===
The Steyr M series uses a very high grip profile which holds the barrel axis close to the shooter's hand and makes the Steyr M more comfortable to shoot by reducing [[muzzle rise]] and allowing for faster aim recovery in rapid shooting sequence. 

=== Sighting ===
The Steyr M series derives its name from the unique "trapezoidal" sight picture of its fixed, low-profile [[iron sights]]. 

The unique sighting arrangement consists of a triangular front sight and a trapezoid rear notch that lead the eye to the target for quicker target acquisition and allow for [[instinctive aiming]].<ref name="Kinard">{{cite book |last=Kinard |first=Jeff |title=Pistols: An Illustrated History of Their Impact |publisher=ABC-CLIO |year=2004 |page=276}}</ref> 

The front sight contains a non-luminescent white triangle contrast element designed to mate with two white rectangles on the rear sight. Optional adjustable or non-adjustable [[tritium]]-illuminated three-dot [[Iron sights#Contrast enhancements|low light situation sights]] can also be fitted to the Steyr M; these have a conventional rectangular profile.

The original pistol's frame also has proprietary mounting rails for attaching accessories, such as a [[tactical light]] or [[Laser applications#Laser sight|laser pointer]].<ref name="Woźniak_104">Woźniak, 104</ref>

=== Operation ===
The Steyr M series of pistols employs the mechanically locked [[John Browning|Browning]] [[Recoil operation#Categories|short recoil]] method of operation with a linkless, vertically dropping barrel.<ref name="Woźniak" /><ref name="Kinard" /> 

The cold-hammer-forged conventional rifled barrel is locked to the slide by means of a single rectangular lug around the barrel [[Chamber (firearms)|chamber]] that recesses into the ejection port in the slide. 

When fired, the recoil impulse from the ignited cartridge drives the barrel and slide back, locked together until the bullet leaves the barrel and pressures drop to a safe level. A locking block integrated into the frame then engages a lug at the base of the chamber and drives the barrel downward, separating it from the slide and terminating any further rearward movement while the slide continues back in a straight line. 

Hammerless and striker-fired, the Steyr M features a [[Trigger (firearms)#Actions (mechanisms)|double action only (DAO)]] [[Trigger (firearms)#Pre-set hybrid|pre-set]] trigger mechanism<ref name="Woźniak" /> marketed as a "Reset Action" trigger. When the trigger is in the forward position, the [[firing pin]] spring remains lightly compressed (pre-cocked by the forward motion of the slide as it returns to battery). 

Pulling the trigger all the way to the back will compress the firing pin spring completely, draw the firing pin fully to the rear and position the trigger bar to release the firing pin and fire a round. The trigger travel is {{convert|4|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} with a pull weight of {{convert|25|N|lb-f|1|lk=on|abbr=on}}.<ref name="multiref1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.steyr-mannlicher.com/index.php?eID=tx_nawsecuredl&u=0&file=fileadmin/content_mannlicher.com/Downloads/Downloads_English/Instruction_manuals_according_to_European_Standard/STEYR_M-A1_PISTOL.pdf&t=1230488738&hash=45934d28283eca73ab8f23da911db5b4|title=Steyr M-A1 instruction manual|accessdate=25 July 2023}}</ref>The slide is precision-milled from steel;<ref name="Kinard" /> and coated in a [[Ferritic nitrocarburizing|tenifer]] finish.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-steyr-m9a1/ |title = Gun Review: Steyr M9A1 - The Truth About Guns|date = 30 March 2012}}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=October 2024}} 

The frame is an injection-molded synthetic polymer<ref name="Kinard" /> and parts of the trigger and striker mechanisms are pressed from [[sheet metal]].<ref name="Woźniak_104" /> 

=== Magazines ===
The pistols are fed using a detachable [[steel]] [[Magazine (firearms)|magazine]] of the single position feed type with the cartridges arranged in a staggered column pattern. The magazine's follower and floor plate are fabricated from [[polymer]]. 

The magazine catch-release is located on the left side of the frame, directly behind the trigger guard.

After expending the last cartridge from the magazine, the pistol's slide remains locked open on the metal slide stop, located on the left side of the frame and operated with the thumb.

=== Safety mechanism ===
The pistol has a multi-stage safety system consisting of two automatic internal safeties, two external trigger safeties and a manual lock safety.<ref name="Woźniak" /> 

==== First trigger safety ====
The first external trigger safety acts as the primary fail-safe. A small, spring-loaded inner trigger is housed in a wide, outer trigger and cannot be actuated unless the inset trigger is depressed first.<ref name="Woźniak" /> 

This keeps the trigger from being pulled by an inadvertent off-angle trigger pull. This trigger safety also activates and when released—deactivates the two internal safeties: the firing pin and drop safety. 

The firing pin safety is contained in the pistol's slide and blocks the longitudinal movement of the striker.<ref name="Woźniak" /> 

==== Second trigger safety ====
The second trigger safety is an optional, manually operated plastic bar located inside the trigger guard and projecting out from the base of the pistol's frame when activated, revealing a small white dot. 

This indicates that the pistol is currently incapable of being fired. It is used as an additional safety that disables the trigger with the firing pin spring cocked (after reloading the pistol). 

This safety is engaged by simultaneously pushing in two buttons on both sides of the frame and then deactivated by simply lifting the trigger finger and pushing the bar up and into the pistol's frame, thus allowing the trigger to be pulled back and the weapon fired.<ref name="multiref1" />

These safeties enable safe handling of the pistol with a round present in the chamber (the so-called "cocked and locked" condition) and allow for rapid deployment and immediate firing; this arrangement however does not permit the firing mechanism to be re-cocked in case of a misfire after the trigger has been pulled.<ref name="Woźniak_104" /> 

=== Other safety features ===
Other safety features include a [[loaded chamber indicator]] and an integrated limited access lock operated using a key to prevent unauthorized use.<ref name="multiref1" /> 

The latter key can be either a handcuff key or a special factory-supplied key. If required, the access lock can be omitted. The locking mechanism is located above the trigger area of the pistol and is characterized by a small circular plate with two holes in it (in the police version of the pistols there is a handcuff key hole instead of the two small holes). It has two positions: "F" and "S".<ref name="Woźniak_104" /> 

When pushed in and rotated to the "S" position with the provided key, the lock disables the trigger and barrel and prevents the pistol from being disassembled. This unique system of limiting access to the weapon was patented ({{US Patent|6212812}}) by Friedrich Aigner in 1999.<ref name="Woźniak_104" />

== Comparison with other pistols ==
While the Steyr M is frequently compared to [[Glock pistol|Glock]]-series pistols (both are polymer-framed striker-fired pistols, with [[Tenifer]] finishes), there are several differences in the details of the design. 

For example, the M-series had a fully supported chamber in all chamberings from the start (Some Glock models also had this feature from the start, other Glock models evolved to having more supported chambers when compared to their original internal layout), unique triangular/trapezoid sights, three [[loaded chamber indicator]]s (both visual and tactile as the extractor will protrude slightly when the chamber is loaded, there is also a witness hole on the top of the barrel and a rod on the back of the slide that protrudes when the chamber is loaded) and a different grip angle (111°). 

Takedown is also considerably different as on the Steyr M, a button must be depressed while a takedown lever is rotated down. Glock pistols require you to pull two levers downward while pulling slightly back on the slide in order to take the pistol apart. Both designs, however, require the user to pull the trigger to complete a field strip.

==Product evolution==
===First-generation models===
[[File:SteyrM9.JPG|thumb|right|'First generation' Steyr M9]]
The original M models were produced from 1999 to 2004 and are considered "first generation" designs. 

The first generation guns were produced in the '''M''' (Medium) and '''S''' (Sub-Compact/Small) sizes, and were chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG. 

These models are most easily distinguished by their frames, which have no grip texture at all aside from some straight lines molded into the polymer. 

The Steyr Arms "target" logo is also in the center of both sides of the grip, and there is a single finger groove on the front strap. 

The first generation guns also have no thumb rests, and have an early proprietary accessory rail, as standardized rails had not been established yet. 

The first generation S9 frame is too small for a rail and does not have one. 

The first generation models only came in black, with a flat black coating on the slide, however this black coating is commonly worn off on guns that were used heavily. 

The first generation models are the only guns in the series that have a rounded trigger guard, somewhat resembling the [[Smith & Wesson SW]]. The first generation models are also notable because they were the only generation that had the manual safety on every gun manufactured, located inside the trigger guard. Beginning with the second generation, the manual safety feature was optional.

===Second-generation models===
[[File:Steyr M-A1 1.jpg|thumb|right|'Second generation' Steyr M9-A1]]
In 2004, an improved version of the pistol replaced the original Steyr M in production. The new 'second generation' Steyr '''M-A1''' and '''S-A1''' pistols received several improvements. 

These incorporated more textured surfaces on the grip and magazine well, which were both redesigned to improve ergonomics. 

Other features include enhanced finger grooves, stippling on the front and back straps, a straightened trigger guard, thumb rests and a single-slot [[Picatinny rail|2324 Picatinny accessory rail]]. 

The second generation models also incorporated a dark gray finish on the slide, a departure from the flat black finish of the first generation guns. 

The gray finish was retained on the third and fourth generation models. 

On second generation guns, the manual safety button was now optional (not in models sold in the United States, all US imports lack the manual safety).<ref name="Ayoob2007">{{cite book|last=Ayoob|first=Massad|author-link=Massad Ayoob|title=The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8MNGOPcCDoYC&pg=PA249|year=2007|publisher=Gun Digest Books|location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn=978-1-4402-2654-0|pages=248–250}}</ref> 

Later 'second generation' models also have a modified extractor for easier ejecting of casings. Second generation models also incorporated Steyr's target insignia with "Mannlicher" molded into the left side of the grip to signify the company.

In 2009, Steyr stopped importing the second generation line, citing economic fluctuation that meant they were unable to price the guns competitively.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/03/02/steyr-arms-no-longer-importing-steyr-pistols/ |title = Steyr Arms no longer importing Steyr pistols -The Firearm Blog|date = 2 March 2009}}</ref> 

Transition models between the second and third generations also exist, with a non-ambidextrous safety and some with an early version of the Steyr "target" logo on the grip of third generation guns, identical to the Steyr company logo on the grip of first generation guns.

===Third-generation models===
[[File:STEYR-PISTOL-L9-A1.png|thumb|'Third generation' Steyr L9-A1]]
In 2010, Steyr Mannlicher US began reimporting Steyr M-A1 and S-A1 pistols with a newly updated design.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.steyrarms.com/news/items/article/july-newsletter-steyr-arms-to-import-pistol-again/?tx_ttnews |title=Steyr Arms press release: July Newsletter-Steyr Arms to Import Pistol Again! |access-date=2010-12-16 |archive-date=2011-07-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716143740/http://www.steyrarms.com/news/items/article/july-newsletter-steyr-arms-to-import-pistol-again/?tx_ttnews |url-status=dead }}</ref> 

Third generation guns can be confusing because they are marked A1 just like the second generation guns and share the same grip design, but they can be identified by the Steyr Arms target insignia (without the company name) on both sides of the grip. 

Third generation models also have a roll pin in the slide just under the rear sight element, a reversible magazine release button for left-handed shooters, an improved trigger and magazines with a plus-two round baseplate. 

These new 15+2 (in 9mm) and 12+2 (in .40) magazines are fully compatible and interchangeable with both newer guns and older guns in the series.

Steyr offers conversion kits to swap 'third generation' models between 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W. These kits consist of a slide, barrel, recoil spring assembly and magazine. .357 SIG production ceased in 2014. The third generation also saw the introduction of two new models. 

The first was introduced in 2010 and designated the '''C-A1''' (for "Compact"), which combined the longer M-sized grip and the shorter S-sized slide and barrel. 

The Cs were offered in 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W chamberings as the C9-A1 and C40-A1. For Italy only, the C9-A1 is offered in the [[9×21mm]] chambering. 

In 2013, the '''L-A1''' size was introduced which incorporated front cocking serrations and a longer barrel at {{convert|115|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} than the M size. At the time, the third generation models were produced for the longest period of time and are typically the most commonly seen in the series.

===Fourth-generation models===
[[File:Steyr L9-A2 MF right.jpg|thumb|'Fourth generation' Steyr L9-A2 MF]]
In 2019 Steyr introduced the '''A2 MF''' series in 9×19mm Parabellum in three form factors: the Large size L9-A2 MF, Medium M9-A2 MF and Compact C9-A2 MF. 

The "S" models were not continued in the fourth generation. The "MF" in the designations stands for "Modular Frame". 

The 'fourth generation' A2 MF series have a (serialized) chassis/trigger pack, making them not backwards compatible to previous series. 

In 1999, Wilhelm Bubits and Friedrich Aigner, the designers of the original Steyr M, filed the first ever patent for a modular handgun.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://patents.google.com/patent/US6260301B1/en | title=Pistol, whose housing is composed of plastic }}</ref> However it was not until the fourth generation models where Steyr offered a fully removable serialized firing control unit. Yet, this part cannot be placed into other frames, as the frame itself is also serialized and Steyr does not offer different grip frame modules for this purpose.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2023/05/02/idex-2023-steyr-c9-a2-mf/ | title=IDEX 2023: Steyr C9-A2 MF – an Often Overlooked Austrian Handgun | date=2 May 2023 }}</ref> 

In addition to the modular design, the most notable change on the fourth generation design is the revised grip frame, which features a full-length STANAG 2324 Picatinny rail on all models, as well as a squared trigger guard, flared magazine well and a lengthened beaver tail. 

The grip was redesigned to be more ergonomic, removing the finger rest on the front strap, incorporating more aggressive surface texturing and allowing users to change the grip size with interchangeable back-straps and side grip inlay panels. 

The slide layout is different from previous models, has different font and all models come with front cocking serrations. 

Internally, the design is largely the same, but the ejector was modified to counteract erratic spent cartridge case ejection. The magazines were modified with new, longer baseplates and orange followers. 

These new magazines will not work on older models without a baseplate change, but all older magazines are fully interchangeable with the fourth generation models. 

Dimensionally, the A2 MF series are somewhat longer and wider than the preceding A1 series and can be ordered with an olive drab grip frame.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.steyr-arms.com/en/pistols/pistol-a2-mf/|title=Pistol A2 MF|date=13 February 2019 |accessdate=25 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.recoilweb.com/new-steyr-arms-pistol-scout-rifle-shot-2019-145850.html|title=New Steyr Arms L9A2 MF Pistol & 6.5 Creed Scout Rifle &#124; SHOT 2019|first=Patrick|last=Roberts|date=29 January 2019|website=Recoil|accessdate=25 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2019/01/luis-valdes/shot-show-2019-steyrs-new-a2-mf-modular-frame-9mm-pistol-video/|title=Steyr A2 MF modular frame pistol|accessdate=25 July 2023}}</ref>

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! width=60| Series
! width=100| Model
! Cartridge
! width=100| Length
! width=100| Height
! width=100| Width
! width=100| Barrel Length
! width=110| Weight (unloaded)
! width=100| Magazine<br />Capacity
|-
! rowspan=3| M
| M9
| [[9×19mm Parabellum|9×19mm]] <br />[[9×21mm]]
| rowspan=6| {{convert|176|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=6| {{convert|136|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=14| {{convert|30|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=3| {{convert|101|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|747|g|abbr=on}}
| 10, 14, 15, 17
|-
| M40
| [[.40 S&W]] || {{convert|767|g|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=2| 10, 12
|-
| M357
| [[.357 SIG]] || {{convert|778|g|abbr=on}}
|-
! rowspan=3| M-A1
| M9-A1
| 9×19mm <br />9×21mm
| rowspan=3| {{convert|102|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=2| {{convert|766|g|abbr=on}}
| 10, 14, 15, 17
|-
| M40-A1
| .40 S&W
| rowspan=2| 10, 12
|-
| M357-A1
| .357 SIG || {{convert|776|g|abbr=on}}
|-
! rowspan=2| S
| S9
| 9×19mm
| rowspan=2| {{convert|168|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=2| {{convert|117|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=2| {{convert|91|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=2| {{convert|725|g|abbr=on}}
| 10, 14, 15, 17
|-
| S40
| .40 S&W
| 10, 12
|-
! rowspan=2| S-A1
| S9-A1
| 9×19mm <br />9×21mm
| {{convert|166.5|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan="2"| {{convert|123|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan="1"| {{convert|92|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|664|g|abbr=on}}
| 10, 14, 15, 17
|-
| S40-A1
| .40 S&W
| {{convert|170|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan="1"| {{convert|96|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|678|g|abbr=on}}
| 10, 12
|-
! rowspan=2| C-A1
| C9-A1
| 9×19mm <br />9×21mm
| {{convert|170|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=2| {{convert|132|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|92|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|766|g|abbr=on}}
| 15, 17
|-
| C40-A1
| .40 S&W
| {{convert|175|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|96|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|780|g|abbr=on}}
| 10, 12
|-
! rowspan=2| L-A1
| L9-A1
| 9×19mm
| rowspan=2| {{convert|188.5|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|142|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=2| {{convert|115|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|817|g|abbr=on}}
| 17
|-
| L40-A1
| .40 S&W
| {{convert|136|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|838|g|abbr=on}}
| 12
|-
! rowspan=3| A2 MF
| L9-A2 MF
| [[9×19mm Parabellum|9×19mm]]
| {{convert|200|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=5| {{convert|142|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=6| {{convert|33|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|115|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|785|g|abbr=on}}
| rowspan=9| 10, 17
|-
| M9-A2 MF
| [[9×19mm Parabellum|9×19mm]]
| {{convert|187|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|102|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|780|g|abbr=on}}
|-
| C9-A2 MF
| [[9×19mm Parabellum|9×19mm]]
| {{convert|177|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|92|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| {{convert|766|g|abbr=on}}
|}

==Distribution==
The M class of handguns is imported by Steyr Arms. Steyr Arms is a wholly owned subsidiary of Steyr Mannlicher GmbH & Co KG and is its exclusive importer and distributor in the United States. Steyr Arms is located at 2530 Morgan Road in [[Bessemer, Alabama]]. Contact information is (205) 417-8644; [http://www.steyrarms.com www.steyrarms.com]

==Users==
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===Current users===
*{{flag|Cape Verde}}
**[[Polícia Judiciária de Cabo Verde]]{{citation needed|date=January 2019}}
*{{flag|Falkland Islands}}
**[[Falkland Islands Defence Force|Falklands Islands Defence Force]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jane's Information Group Ltd |title=Special Forces (Land) (Falkland Islands) - Jane's Amphibious and Special Forces |url=http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Amphibious-and-Special-Forces/Special-Forces-Land-Falkland-Islands.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20120902172921/http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Amphibious-and-Special-Forces/Special-Forces-Land-Falkland-Islands.html |archive-date=2012-09-02 |access-date=2025-04-26 |website=articles.janes.com}}</ref>
*{{flag|Georgia}}
**Used by Police SWAT<ref>{{cite web|url=http://geo-army.ge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=9&lang=en |title=Armament of the Georgian Army |publisher=Geo-army.ge |access-date=2013-01-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309192408/http://geo-army.ge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=9&lang=en |archive-date=2012-03-09 }}</ref>
*{{flag|Malaysia}}
**[[Royal Malaysian Police]] {{citation needed|date=November 2017}}
*{{Flag|Pakistan}}
**[[Pakistan Air Force]]{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}
*{{flag|Thailand}}
**[[Royal Thai Air Force]]
* {{flag|Taiwan}}
** [[Republic of China Army]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=檢整槍齡30年克拉克手槍 涼山特勤隊對配備「古董」手槍不滿 -- 上報 / 調查|url=https://www.upmedia.mg/news_info.php?SerialNo=115208|access-date=2021-07-12|work=[[Up Media]]|archive-date=2021-06-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609052924/https://www.upmedia.mg/news_info.php?SerialNo=115208|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Failed bids===
* {{flagu|United Kingdom}}
** 19 M9A1 pistols evaluated as a replacement for the [[Browning Hi-Power|Browning L9A1 pistol]], lost to the [[Glock 17]] Gen 4<ref>[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/767517/15464.pdf Information regarding service pistols at 10 November 2018] service.gov.uk</ref><ref>[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/767518/15730.pdf Information regarding service pistols at 12 December 2018] service.gov.uk</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Steyr S-A1.jpg|'Generation 1.5' Steyr S9-A1 (has the second generation rail but the first generation grip texture)
File:Steyr M-A1 M40-A1 mit 1 Magazin und Blockierschlüssel.jpg|'Third generation' Steyr M40-A1 with magazine and limited access lock key, and manual safety
File:STEYR-PISTOL-S9-A1.png|'Third generation' Steyr S9-A1.
File:STEYR-PISTOL-C9-A1.png|'Third generation' Steyr C9-A1.
File:Steyr L9-A2 MF left.jpg|'Fourth generation' Steyr L9-A2 MF.
File:Productphoto1m9a2 right.jpg|'Fourth generation' Steyr M9-A2 MF with olive drab green frame.
File:Steyr triangular pistols sights.png|Steyr trapezoidal pistol sights.
File:Steyr adjustable pistol sights.png|Steyr adjustable pistol sights.
File:Steyr rectangular pistol sights.png|Steyr rectangular pistol sights.
File:Steyr conversion kit 9×19mm Parabellum .40 S&W.png|'Third generation' Steyr conversion kit between 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W.
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==See also==
* [[Caracal pistol]]—also designed by Wilhelm Bubits

== Citations ==
{{Reflist}}

== General bibliography ==
* {{cite book |last=Kinard |first=Jeff |year=2004 |title=Pistols: An Illustrated History of Their Impact |publisher=ABC-CLIO |location=Santa Barbara, California |isbn=1-85109-470-9}}
* {{cite book |last=Woźniak |first=Ryszard |author2=Tomasz Begier |year=2002 |title=Encyklopedia najnowszej broni palnej—tom 4 R-Z |publisher=Bellona |location=Warsaw |isbn=83-11-09312-1 |language=pl}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Steyr M}}
* [http://www.steyr-arms.at/index.php?id=86&L=1 Steyr Mannlicher—official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070515182251/http://www.steyr-arms.at/index.php?id=86&L=1 |date=2007-05-15 }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20141222021404/http://www.steyr-mannlicher.com/fileadmin/Betriebsanleitungen/BA_Pistole/BA_STEYR__L9_A1_eng_de.pdf Steyr L-A1 instruction manual]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20141222021336/http://www.steyr-mannlicher.com/fileadmin/Betriebsanleitungen/BA_Pistole/BA_STEYR_M_A1_eng_de.pdf Steyr M-A1 instruction manual]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20141222021247/http://www.steyr-mannlicher.com/fileadmin/Betriebsanleitungen/BA_Pistole/BA_STEYR_C_A1_eng_de.pdf Steyr C-A1 instruction manual]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150105231502/http://www.steyr-mannlicher.com/fileadmin/Betriebsanleitungen/BA_Pistole/BA_STEYR_S_A1_eng_de.pdf Steyr S-A1 instruction manual]
* [https://www.steyr-arms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BA-STEYR-Pistole-L-A2-M-A2-C-A2-en-de_EU-01-1-BA-7801-1.pdf Steyr A2 MF instruction manual]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061113221035/http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg45-e.htm Modern Firearms]
* [http://www.remtek.com/arms/steyr/msseries/m/index.htm REMTEK—Arms]
* [http://www.sightm1911.com/lib/review/steyr40.htm The Sight M1911A1—Steyr M series history and review]
* [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_10_45/ai_55605820?tag=content;col1 Steyr M9]—brief article in ''Guns Magazine'', Oct. 1999, by Massad Ayoob

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