NRA Gun of the Week: Stoeger STR-9 Pistol

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posted on June 29, 2019
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It was at SHOT Show 2019 where Stoeger Industries, a company known in the U.S. for its imported scatterguns, unveiled a full-size 9 mm Luger—the STR-9. This semi-automatic resides on a black polymer frame optioned with finger grooves and removable backstraps to enhance ergonomics. The striker-fired STR-9 operates via recoil operation and ships with a 15-round detachable box magazine. Fully-featured with reversible magazine release, three-dot sights and accessory rail on the dust cover, the STR-9 provides for a durable and easy-to-use handgun at a price point tailored for smaller budgets. To learn more about the Stoeger Industries STR-9, watch this NRA Gun of the Week video hosted by American Rifleman’s Brian Sheetz.

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Stoeger Industries
Model: STR-9
Chambering: 9 mm Luger
Action Type: recoil-operated, semi-automatic center-fire pistol
Frame: black polymer
Slide: nitride-treated steel
Barrel: 4.17”
Sights: three white-dot
Trigger: striker-fired; 7-lb., 14-oz. pull
Magazine: 15-round detachable box
Weight: 24 ozs. (empty)
MSRP: $349

Additional Reading:
SHOT Show 2019: Stoeger STR-9
Tested: Stoeger M3020 Shotgun
NRA Gun of the Week: Stoeger M3020 Defense Shotgun
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