Better than Glock? Stoeger STR-9 intro, first shots, features, and review

Can you get a great deal on a good 9mm pistol? The Stoeger STR-9 is very inexpensive, has great ergos, and works great. Let’s take a look at its features.
0:01 Intro and unboxing
2:05 Stoeger STR-9 trigger is very good for the money
2:57 STR-9 trigger weight test compared to Glock 17 Gen 3
4:19 field stripping procedure for Stoeger STR-9, comparison to Glock internals
6:56 Putting the Stoeger STR-9 on the scale, along with Glock 17 and 19 weights
8:48 STR-9 3-dot sights paint not perfect
9:30 grip length comparison STR-9, Glock 17, Glock 19
10:55 Comparing slide and barrel length with Stoeger and Glocks
12:02 First shots on paper 7 yards, combat hold/center hold STR-9
13:20 Shooting steel with Stoeger STR-9 18 yards
14:12 rear sight and slide edges are sharp
15:40 STR-9 ergos are superior to Glock Gen 3, discussion of backstraps
16:30 texturing/stippling on STR-9 could be improved
16:56 STR-9 ambidextrous/swappable magazine catch
17:46 more shooting from different angle
18:52 Stoeger STR-9 more felt recoil than Glock 17 or 19
19:56 weighing STR-9 and Glock slide assemblies
21:15 Back-to-back shooting and recoil comparision Glock 17 and Stoeger STR-9
22:29 Conclusions, excellent value for the money (so far)

[@kennethgammon9303]

The STR9 is a big improvement over the Glock. I have about 2000 rounds thru mine with no issues.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Good to hear!

[@dotarachismith8350]

Don’t ever disrespect Glock like that again 😂

[@jeffshootsstuff]

LOL

[@greko137]

I have both 9c and 9sc solid pistol over a 1,000 round on the 9c no issues 9sc 600 round zero issue as well 115 grain 124, 147 steel aluminum brass hollow point eats everything..

[@JamesHackett-kv4ki]

Why can't take the truth​@@dotarachismith8350

[@JacekNoLasName]

Mags dont interchange with glock or sig. Apart of that after 1500 rounds, not even one jam. Eats all.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Thanks for the report!

[@ToadleyBrowne]

You narration and knowledge about these pistols was very enjoyable. I especially liked the in depth discussion about gun locks.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

LOL thanks Toad

[@tikwainadams5033]

It's not a crappy firearm, it's a great firearm for the price!

[@jeffshootsstuff]

That’s the truth

[@ALFAJERKBFH]

Just picked mine up today. Dry as a bone. I had to oil it up right off the bat. Can't wait to try it.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Hope you like it!

[@POPJack1717]

Personally, I liked this gun better than Glock and I own a Glock 19. The trigger is better, the grip is better and feels more 1911ish, gun points better, has better serrations and ofcourse is close to half the price of a Glock. Very underrated gun. If I had to describe this gun, it would be if Glock and the M&P had a baby.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

That’s a very good description.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Two99! Dang. Have you had your hands on a PSA Dagger? I have always wondered how those two handguns would compare to each other.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

No but I hear good things. I love PSA generally

[@Sandhill1988]

He is my problem with this platform. Ultimately , the cost of extra magazines keep stopping me from making the purchase. Literally it's another glock clone and a glock clone should take glock magazines that are common and reasonably affordable. If you want one extra magazine for the STR-9 By the time you paid for shipping it's gonna cost you $50.00. You want 3 extra magazines you've just about bought the gun again. This in my opinion was a deliberate move by Stoger to have a Back doorway way of bumping up the revenue on the platform. I also have an ethical issue with that. In my opinion, I would just get another clone there is plent out there that take the readily available and much more affordable glock pattern magazines.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Valid points.

[@Sandhill1988]

@@jeffshootsstuff Thanks.

[@64Jethro]

Stoeger has been offering $50 rebates almost continuously for the past 2 years, which pays for the 2nd mag. You can buy any of the str9 variations in online auctions for crazy cheap. Got my compact WITH night sights for $235 free shipping. The ergonomics of this hg, and 100 percent reliability have won me over.

[@patrickstone4125]

Buds has a deal on the STR 9, which comes with 2 mags for 220. Non optic, which is perfect for me. Hard decision between the standard and the 9F. Great video!

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Thanks!

[@rustyshackleford1877]

I have only a couple hundred rounds through mine, but color me impressed so far. $269 with a $50 rebate.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Yeah it’s awesome for the price for sure

[@CarlosGARCIA-nz3eu]

Is this gun new right out of the box?

[@rustyshackleford1877]

@@CarlosGARCIA-nz3eu I bought it new

[@mwilson5582]

Got 1 two weeks ago. I’ve already put several hundred rounds to it. I haven’t had one single problem at all. I seriously think that you got should need to check this gun out.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Cool!

[@MrHillbilly9000]

Do you know if the Stoeger str-9 magazines fit in a str-9F?

[@jeffshootsstuff]

I believe the frames are identical so the magazines should interchange.

[@dokmuzic8774]

It fits in a Recover Tactical P-IX 😁

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@padrefrancisco66]

Good review. Thanks

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Fishing_with_Gilbert509]

I just got me one one for $400 I was worried because people saying that gun jams up I hope not this my second pew pew my first one is a Glock 43x I just wanted a smaller gun carry

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Isn’t the 43X quite a bit smaller than this?

[@Fishing_with_Gilbert509]

@@jeffshootsstuff I don’t know I don’t get the gn tell next Saturday but looks like g43x looks bigger

[@jeffshootsstuff]

I think you’ll find this one is more Glock 19 sized, with a longer grip.

[@Fishing_with_Gilbert509]

@@jeffshootsstuff I had got the Stoeger str 9 mc but the girl missed up in give me the str 9 sc same size of my Glock 43x it the grip lol small dang it

[@mayorofthecity3148]

Very nice video I bought a stoeger str-9 9mm and luv it

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Cool!

[@danielbrunner7730]

My STR9C is my day to day carry about 80% of the time! I have red dot ready model that i got for $199 after $100 sale and $50 mail in rebate! Ironically i had never heard of the gun until i was on way to store snd was listening to a comparison video of pistols under $400 and they were raving about it! I went in looking for a tps9sfx canik which sportsman warehouse didn't have and walked out with that seriously 25 mins later! Was fastest gun purchase i ever made! LoL i did get the tps9sfx the next day at Dunham's but still that night was thinking what did i just buy... Found out i absolutely love it!

[@jeffshootsstuff]

That’s great! How do you like the Canik?

[@danielbrunner7730]

@@jeffshootsstuff Ha! I absolutely loved it! I now actually have 3 of them! I had a TPS9DA as well but traded that and a G2C in on a Canik elite SC! I also have a white digital camo pattern Mete SFT. I traded the G2C in because I bought a G3C Toro and after I purchased the Mete I no longer really needed the iron sights only Tps9da!

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Cool beans

[@JesseLomas]

Is there a safety switch??

[@jeffshootsstuff]

There is a passive firing pin/striker block safety and a trigger safety but no manual thumb safety lever if that’s what you mean.

[@JesseLomas]

@@jeffshootsstuff oh ok! Could you do a video on it perhaps? 🙏

[@bowendavis2465]

ah yes, but can u do a review on the Stoeger STR-10? 👀

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Haven’t heard of that one…

[@timd729]

Oh the 10mm version, hell yeah man, review that next 😁

[@jeffshootsstuff]

I will when they make one. If you pay for the ammo 😆

[@RVMdiscgolf]

It's a great gun and I love mine, but all proprietary parts and Stoeger hasn't had anything in stock for months. Can't even find night sights for it.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Yeah they should have definitely used M&P or Glock sights for compatibility.

[@Johnnyjonas274]

Jeff, is that the basement of your house? 🤷‍♂️😆

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Batcave

[@Johnnyjonas274]

@@jeffshootsstuff 😆

[@timd729]

I owned a bunch of cheap guns in my life. This gun did not feel like a budget gun. The slide on mine is good and it has a 4 & half pound trigger. This isnt a hi point, you dont need to go full gun bro.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

LOL never go full gun bro

[@stelthy100]

ITS HARD TO BEAT FOR THE MONEY

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Indeed!

[@henrysara7716]

Thy Jeff.

[@kevmac1230]

That's a very good deal. I paid $270 without optics but it did include the FFL fee.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

Still a good deal on a good gun

[@luisfiga36]

Nice video Congrats!! I´m waiting STR9 with OR....In Brazil we dont have it yet

[@jeffshootsstuff]

espero que em breve! Obrigado por assistir meu vídeo. 👏