Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	Steyr Mannlicher GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

First-generation M-Series pistols feature a locked-breech, short-recoil mechanism with a linkless, vertically dropping barrel to achieve a low bore axis, trapezoidal rear sight paired with a triangular front post for alignment, and the Reset Action trigger system that delivers a consistent pull. Early models include proprietary accessory mounting points under the frame rather than a standardized rail, smoother grip surfaces with rounded trigger guards

Production

This model was produced from 1999 to 2004.

Market value

The last MSRP for this gun was $669. For a used one in 95% condition, the current market value ranges from $350 to $450.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.40 Smith & Wesson
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

In the handgun market of the late 1990s and early 2000s, these early M-Series pistols entered as a direct competitor to established polymer striker designs like the Glock, offering comparable reliability, reduced muzzle rise from the low bore axis, and a distinctive sighting system that aided quick acquisition. Despite solid performance in testing and limited adoption by some agencies, the models saw restricted commercial success due to limited aftermarket support, less familiar ergonomics (including grip angle), and strong competition from more entrenched platforms with broader parts ecosystems. Production shifted to the improved A1 generation in 2004, leaving the original models as a transitional entry in Steyr's handgun lineup with enduring interest among collectors for their initial design innovations.