The Steyr M is a family of semi-automatic pistols designed and built by the Austrian firearms maker Steyr Mannlicher for police services and the civilian shooting market. Design work by Friedrich Aigner and Wilhelm Bubits is dated to 1999 and the 9x19mm Parabellum M9 was unveiled that spring. The .40 S&W M40 had been developed first so the design could handle the higher pressure of that round. A .357 SIG model and the smaller concealed carry S9 and S40 followed, and larger L and compact C versions arrived in 2013. The line passed through four generations and early in 2026 Steyr confirmed that the M series had been discontinued so the company could focus on newer Arex-derived pistols. The series is known for a very high grip that keeps the barrel axis close to the shooter's hand and for fixed trapezoidal sights that give it its name.
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developed by Steyr Mannlicher GmbH & Co KG of Austria
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The Steyr M is a series of semi-automatic pistols
History
was officially unveiled in the spring of 1999
History [service-status]
it was confirmed by Steyr that the M line had been discontinued
History [caliber]
adapted to fire the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge
History [caliber 2]
The M40 version chambered in .40 S&W
History [caliber 3]
M357 (chambered in .357 SIG)
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developed by Steyr Mannlicher GmbH & Co KG of Austria
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Semi-automatic pistol
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