Stoeger STR-9 (Glock clone) for $200 delivered

[Bret]

I like Glocks and I like a good deal. When I ran across this Stoeger STR-9 at Botach for $200 plus tax delivered, I was tempted. After I watched a few YouTube videos which were mostly positive, I decided to pull the trigger. The STR-9 is basically a Glock clone. It's made in Turkey and imported by Stoeger Industries. It's slightly bigger than a Glock 19. It has three dot sights, a metal 15rd magazine, a dust cover rail, large slide serrations and a metal guide rod. The overall quality appears to be right up there with the Glock that it's cloned from. I actually like the more rounded shape of the slide versus the typical Glock. As you'd expect for this price, it came in a cheap cardboard box with a manual, safety lock and magazine loader. Of course if it doesn't function reliably, it's not a good deal at any price. I'll give it a run and let y'all know how it performs.

https://i.postimg.cc/CxRjZPY7/STR-9-Box.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/bNCxwcXd/Stoeger-STR-9-with-box-open.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/59m5DQnB/Stoeger-STR-9-left-view.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/3JJjhrcP/Stoeger-STR-9-right-view.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/7hq3fqYJ/Stoeger-STR-9-disassembled.jpg

[Cips]

That's a great deal. I'm curious as to your reporting with it.

[Stopsign32v]

Good company and I couldn't think of a better new firearm that meets the glove box standard.

[pag23]

It is Glock mag and sights compatible?

[markm]

Wow. Takes guts to try an FFL transaction from Botach.

[Bret]

It is Glock mag and sights compatible?
Definitely no on the magazine. These are metal. I don't know about the sights.


Wow. Takes guts to try an FFL transaction from Botach.
When it comes to buying guns, I'm as brave as they come. In 2015 I tried to buy a Beretta ARX100 factory SBR from them for $1,200. They were a disorganized bunch of idiots, so they never completed the transaction. Two years later they had the same rifle listed for $900, so I figured I'd try again. That time it went through without any issues. They saved me $300. I've purchased three other guns from them. One was a Beretta PX4 Storm that was supposed to come with five magazines. It didn't arrive with them, but to their credit they did ship them without issue.

[m4brian]

Bought some parts recently from Botach - totally good, and NO ONE had the El Zion alloy light mount which is WAY cool and too good. Just bought some M&P mags and when PayPal went fail, they called me AND emailed for the CC and got them to me in a rush. I think there is new management, and $200 isn't real bravery. LOL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-m9EvXEi24

Maybe even low risk.

[JediGuy]

Can anyone clarify whether it uses Glock mags? I understand it comes with a different metal mag.

[markm]

I think there is new management, and $200 isn't real bravery. LOL.

Maybe... If you're willing to just let it go. I remember them shipping me 10mm glock mags when I ordered AR mags. I just sold them and basically broke even, but it was funny how wrong they could get an order.

[Miami_JBT]

I played with them when Stoeger unveiled them at SHOT Show 2019. It was an okay budget priced gun and would do fine for the casual gun owner, thd type of person that buys a gun and throws it in the sock drawer after a box of FMJ. It would serve fine in a home defense role for that type of person.

[kaiservontexas]

Can anyone clarify whether it uses Glock mags? I understand it comes with a different metal mag.

Going by the foto and what I see between holding one of my Glock 17 magazines in hand and the look of the magazine pictured, I would say no. The magazines appear to be different.

[Bret]

Even though I have not yet tested the STR-9, I went ahead and purchased a STR-9C. It's the compact version of the same pistol. It holds 13rds in the magazine and was $189 + tax delivered. It's a nice touch that they have the serial number on the frame, barrel and slide. The slide release isn't silver like it appears in the picture. It's black.
https://i.postimg.cc/1Xv3hx7Z/STR-9-C-Box.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/QtkMmKpC/STR-9-C-Box-Open.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/PJX5Rf44/STR-9-C-Left-View.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/7P96T7HQ/STR-9-C-Right-View.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/FsKKbR1F/STR-9-C-Disassembled.jpg

[m4brian]

What is the trigger like?

[Bret]

It feels like a typical Glock trigger, perhaps a little heavier.

I'll add that while the grip frame initially looked a little small for my big hands, it's actually the perfect size with the inclusion of the magazine base plate. The dots on the sights are also easy for my old eyes to pick up.

[Bret]

I put 45rds of Geco 124gr FMJ and 50rds of Remington 115gr FMJ nickel cased through my STR-9 today. Accuracy was good and the reliability was 100%. The grip felt great and the white dots on the sights were easy for my old eyes to see. The only oddity was that occasionally a cartridge would eject straight back instead of to the right. I definitely prefer the metal magazine to the plastic ones that Glocks use. I'm definitely pleased with this purchase.

[Bret]

For anyone who's interested, Botach has the STR-9's in stock again.

[Adrenaline_6]

Good deal. My brother got the similar SAR9 for a similar deal with a $50 manufacturer rebate. That thing shoots great and has been 100% reliable. Great ergos stolen from the VP9 and the slide looks like a Glock slide. These guns might be cheap in price but they are solid guns...and this compliment comes from primarily an HK guy. I would have no problem carrying it.

Lots of reviews out there that show positive results. A person no longer has to spend the +@$600 for a reliable edc. Nothing wrong with doing so... but no longer a requirement.

[Bret]

I added another Stoeger Glock clone variant to the collection. This one is the STR-9SC. It's smaller than the STR-9C. It was $211.00 delivered, but there's a $50 rebate. So, my ultimate price after the transfer is $186.00. I took it to my range today and put 50rds of Remington 115gr FMJ nickel cased and 21rds of S&B 115gr FMJ though it. The reliability was 100%. The magazine holds 10rds. Accuracy was good and I was actually able to get all of my fingers wrapped around it because of the magazine floor plate design. The slide was pretty difficult to rack. I suspect this is because of the design of the recoil spring assembly. Like the STR-9 and STR-9S, the quality of manufacture is top notch. In my opinion, this is every bit as good as a Glock, but with better magazines and without the manufacturer and aftermarket support.

https://i.postimg.cc/YqXCFpXF/cid-657-EC4-DA-71-D7-43-C3-B479-D2-EF23824-CA4.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/vBdYyDmJ/cid-F8804-FD5-6-B4-F-4-C26-9-D31-B8-B5-AEE45-D57.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/t4wRrBGC/Stoeger-STR-9-SC-left-view.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/k5SJLW7N/Stoeger-STR-9-SC-right-view.jpg

[Bret]

Botach has the full size version in stock for $200 + shipping before the $50 rebate.