SAR 9C Gen 3 Shooting Impressions

[@GBGuns]

Full Review with Specs and Availability: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/sar-9c-gen-3

[@leonardjackson842]

I got mine in February for 415$ and I couldn't be more happy with it. This is my second Sar 9 pistol and my Sar 9x Platinum mags fit this gun as well so that makes it all the more awesome. Can't beat the value at this price point. Great ergonomics, great trigger, extremely reliable and it comes optic ready. Definitely a viable option as an edc. It's not as heavy as my p10c and it's just as accurate so it's definitely part of my edc rotation.

[@khontklargus__6107]

Hello, have you ever had any problems with this gun? I'm thinking of buying this gun. Has your gun ever failed to fire a bullet?

[@leonardjackson842]

​@khontklargus__6107 No sir. I have never had any failures with either of my Sar 9 pistols and I don't clean them as often I should.

[@scottschreiber6008]

Wow. You should carry that gem. You are so accurate with it.

[@MegaRunningTurtle]

That things nice!!!! I love how the information just rolls as you’re doing your thing accurately too!!! One of my favorite channels by far.

[@GBGuns]

Thank you

[@glockster68]

At the end you shot a tighter group with the SAR9c Gen 3 gun. Thanks for the video.

[@mausercal65]

I’ve got a pair of SAR 9’s and I really like them .

[@Flyingtiger1726]

Just got the Sar9 SC platinum version. I have a Sar CM9, its flawless. The Sar9 SC is perfect for EDC, functionally excellent and fits my hand like it was custom made for it.

[@DamnManSam]

I might be wrong, but this might be the gun you have been most accurate with on the circle test. The sights are on point. Nice groupings as well on your part.

[@williamscott3444]

I agree.. he was "lights out" accurate with that pistol.

[@ShareefEl-Amin]

Picked up mine, got the full size ... and boooooy... this thing is a BEAUTY!

[@khontklargus__6107]

Hello, have you ever had any problems with this gun? I'm thinking of buying this gun. Has your gun ever failed to fire a bullet?

[@ertatta]

@@khontklargus__6107they have a reputation for being well tested & very reliable. Some of the early 1st gen versions were sprung fairly heavy, so they struggled with lighter charged ammo, but the same could be said for Caniks a couple yrs ago as well. Spring rates were adjusted for the US market, so they now do fine with weaker ammo.

[@Pauldingcountyinmate404]

I have the SAR9 and the SAR9 X and I'm definitely happy with them

[@richki.24]

GB you always do reviews on sidearms I'm interested in ... I love it ...

[@grb876]

I was curious about this pistol, sharp looking and after that test seems like a viable option. Thanks for the review.

[@edphillips8669]

Amazing and enviable groups GB! I think you found a new gun with the perfect fit for you. I like the timed comparisons too. 👍🏻

[@robkoons1891]

Just about as accurate as one could hope for

[@GBGuns]

Yes, every once in a while we find a gun that just clicks with us. This is certainly one for me

[@kdcowboy9478]

I thought you did better with the GEN 3 at the end. This really looks like a nice pistol. I like when you find a nice affordable pistol.

[@georgepeak861]

Love that I saw the last gen video of this gun from you years ago. Glad SAR is still making great stuff. Definitely looking forward to forward to getting this version.

[@farhan.naushad]

I was holding my breath for the 4th shot and it had to be the 5th one this time. I think I got lucky with the previous gen and got a really good trigger.

[@GBGuns]

Haha, thanks for cheering me on through my usual errors

[@mikea.6608]

Excellent pistol and review

[@miyagifatghost2684]

Have that exact model and you motivated me to get a second one

[@bourjuva]

best turkish gun on market right now no doubht

[@evolver1]

Canik is better

[@veliatasoy8072]

😂​@@evolver1

[@Onyedibinbeşyuz]

​@@evolver1 sarsılmaz army gun. Canik sivilian gun

[@ertatta]

@@evolver1caniks are nice but I’ve now started migrating over to Sarsilmaz. The ergos are much better for me and just as good as my Walther & HK. Triggers are also now about as good as Canik.

[@yorkbleyer9803]

No way. Just look at the "B" side engineering quality, piss poor. The gun my have preformed well for you but my SAR failed and broke on the first day during 500 round break-in.

[@plantguy100]

Graham, the Sar 9 is the very first gun I bought and I have two. I've run nothing but 115 and 124 grain standard ammo and have never had any issues. More lately, I've purchased Fiocchi 115 g which I have not used previously and interestingly, the Beretta APX A1 with the stock spring/guide rod will NOT run Fiocchi 115 g at all. I was not entirely surprised, the APX A1 is the most difficult gun to rack I've ever encountered. Extremely stiff spring. I was more surprised it does run 124 grain Blazer, since I later read the APX A1 is made for 124g NATO ammo, which makes sense. Beretta was good enough to send me the slightly weaker spring/guide rod from the 1st generation APX and with that, I've not had trouble with any ammo. I believe the Fiocchi 115g runs fine in the Sar 9, but I intend to check again this weekend. I have pistols not only from SAR, but from Tisas, Girsan and AĞAOĞLU and all four brands run standard (non-NATO) ammo just fine for me. The Fiocchi 115g does seem weaker compared to the other ammo I've used -- Blazer, Federal, Remington, Magtech and S&B mostly.

[@jerroddooley374]

I wasn’t sure about Sar but I bought one anyway. Glad I did because it’s a dang good pistol

[@rodneyobrien4624]

Imo the SAR9 is a great shooting gun, and the gen3 SAR9 is even better! Idk why the SAR9 doesn’t get more love from gun tubers..?…. Great video

[@m.watson708]

IMO… because just like Mossbergs MC2C lineup, they just don’t promote it enough . They’re both really great guns.

[@GBGuns]

It's true, neither company works much with KZbinrs. SAR said they send in January. 4 months later I just bought one because I wanted to review it.

[@rodneyobrien4624]

@@GBGuns the SAR9 should get more recognition, the company should work harder at promoting it if that’s the case, better shooter than the Canik imo, that would be a good video, SAR9 vs Canik 🤷‍♂️

[@kevbiker3982]

Sar nine is NATO tested. Very solid choice! Not fancy, just reliable.

[@GBGuns]

@@kevbiker3982 correct, I included some about their 50,000 round test in the magazine article I wrote about it a few years ago.

[@natee8715]

I have one. The grit is the striker spring. Clean out striker channel and striker. Cleans it up in 5 minutes, no polishing necessary.

[@royk164]

Very impressive , nice

[@derekrobinson2366]

I wish there was more aftermarket support for this gun. If I purchase it, I would love to put a TLR7 on it but no one makes a light or holster for it :/

[@michaelbrohl1625]

I think the muzzle flip might be your big hands. I have not experienced the muzzle flip that you did. I think a grip size change would help a lot with that. I love this pistol.

[@eraybektas2171]

Nice video 🎉💪🏻 We are waiting for Sar9 Sc Gen 3

[@GBGuns]

So are we. They promised to send one six months ago.

[@67volksrodder]

Great video. I like your honesty and your explanation as you go. I am impressed with that gun as well.

[@GBGuns]

Thank you. I like your username. It reminds me of a German car culture company I nkew of when I was stationed in Germany called "Sour Krauts"

[@67volksrodder]

Yeah I was into VW's for about 15 years. Had a '65 and a '67 beetle. Sad that I sold both.

[@GBGuns]

@67volksrodder I got into them after a Soldier of mine rolled his Jetta on the autobahn and walked away. I realized there's a difference in cars designed for the autobahn vs US highways. Of course that meant I picked up an '87 Golf with no safety features and turned it into a hot rod. 130mph and 31mpg. It was a fun car

[@EyeOfRah]

That trigger definitely has an audible reset, something my sc is missing, unless your mic picks it up better than it sounds

[@sethjones9246]

Mine has a sharp blade on the trigger dingus. Other than that, this is an unusually comfortable/ergonomic pistol.

[@GBGuns]

Interesting, so their QC must not be perfect. I bought this one, so we know it's not a ringer. I hope a quick pass of a file can help yours.

[@MarvinTurner-oc4ml]

It's obvious that you really like this pistol - congratulations! I recently found discovering a gun you thought would be great is actually much less than you expected is a real disappointment. On the other hand, finding that you really like a new gun is a great feeling. I recently had that experience as well. I am trying to be content with what I have now and refrain from buying anything else. This might just become a temptation based on your experience with it in this video. Yes, you are an enabler for my handgun addiction 😄

[@robkoons1891]

Amazing review. Looking for a compact gun and heard nothing but good about the gen 2 subcompact but I believe this gun will suit me fine and be one nice carry gun .

[@sethjones9246]

Do you think that you will get a chance to review the SAR 9 SC Gen 2? I believe it will give the CANIK MC9 METE a run for its money.

[@GBGuns]

They said they'd send one, but that was months ago.

[@Mrgunsngear]

🇺🇸

[@triggerman1092]

Damn graham!! You almost shoot this gun as good as your grandpowers. Almost..😊 ill have to check this out. It looks high quality

[@GBGuns]

I may have just been having a good day, but yes, this gun was easy for me to shoot well. I love finding a good shooter/pistol combination.

[@michaelm233]

💯🎯💯 Great video and shooting.

[@royk164]

How about doing a PX9 Compact review soon ?

[@GBGuns]

I've been trying to get my hands on one.

[@wardroland270]

Thanks GB. Great job. Good info. God bless. LETS GO BRANDON

[@michaelbrohl1625]

Wow, your just putting holes on top of holes. You shoot that gun very well. Don't ever let it go.

[@GBGuns]

It's a beautiful thing to find that gun/shooter pairing

[@marcludwick5941]

Ive always thought that sarsilmaz makes quality firearms. That ejector is throwing those casings. Looks like a good carry gun

[@robkoons1891]

Amazing review

[@GBGuns]

Thank you

[@Peejbayou]

How does this compare to the 4.4" gen3? I cant find any comparisons but i cant really see the difference either. Great review by the way!

[@michaelbonanno9491]

I have the SAR 9 and its a good pistol for the price. But no comparison to the Canik. The trigger on my SAR 9 is horrible.I purchased some upgrades from Galloway and it didn't make on bit of difference. I would have to go with a Canik instead of the SAR.

[@GBGuns]

The SAR 9 trigger was pretty rough, they greatly enhanced it for the Gen 3 models. I show that in the tabletop video.

[@bagel411]

Reliable and fair priced for the features. I wish the rest of the market would align themselves with those same principles. Thanks for the review

[@JD-tn5lz]

Which would require western Europeans and Americans to work for the same wages and benefits as Turks...and the American and European manufacturers the same type of OSHA/EPA-ish standards as Turkey, and would pretty much prohibit manufacturers like S&W, Walther, HK, Sig, etc. to forego any of those annoying dead investments in product development...which, quite frankly, I've never seen any evidence that a Turkish firearms manufacturer has ever spent one serious nickel on. SAR is a good company and frankly it's the best of the Turkish gunmakers, but wishing that someone else with a "better" name would make the same thing for the same price is fantasical. Just say it, "I'm a cheapskate and I want a [insert name of favorite German gunmaker here] for the same price." Besides, the M&P line and the base P320 line isn't far off pricewise, and used Glocks and the HK VP line are competitive (sort of) pricewise. SAR absolutely does make reliable and rugged duty-capable guns, but I'll spend more and enjoy my HKs and Sigs instead.

[@bagel411]

@JD-tn5lz I'm a cheapskate and want ALL the German/Italian guns for the same price. I really did take your point to heart in regards to the R&D cost, as well as regulatory costs driving some price points up. And the market dictates final price. Sig can charge whatever they want, but if people won't pay it, then it will eventually be cheaper. But people pay it. So that is the price. Still holding firm to the idea that MSRP is overinflated on some brands, though.

[@JD-tn5lz]

​@@bagel411you're pretty much on point. Absolutely, and I'm a cheapskate too. Yeah, I'd love to buy my next new HK for the same price as a Sarsilmaz, but I know that just won't happen. So like every good consumer I choose to either go cheaper and buy now or save a few pennies and buy later. Thing is, Sarsilmaz does produce an excellent value. These 9mm striker fired polymers aren't my thing (who needs yet another?) but they also make some finely crafted CZ75 copies.

[@kevbiker3982]

I love this gun and all Turkish guns. All are awesome. I buy them also. Yet , at the end of the day I always carry sig 365 and sw shield plus. It’s so nice to have options!!! Thanks graham for helping us all buy more toys.

[@stephanie_beth]

Off topic... Realize this is newly announced. Any plans on reviewing Walter's reintroduction of the PPK and PPK/s in .32 ACP? Your channel never appears in my feed anymore, even though I'm subscribed with 'All Alerts' specified. Ticks me off!

[@GBGuns]

I don't have a lot of 32acp ammo, but it would be nice to get my hands on the classic. The notification issue you've been facing is part of why I started GBGunsDepot.com If you sign up there (no marketing, and I don't sell the list) you'll get an email when articles come out, PLUS those articles have the videos in them and tned to be published days or weeks before I publish videos here on KZbin. The only people who get to see them any earlier are our Patrons.

[@sirhumanoid4174]

Compacts are usually not very accurate. This is on another level.

[@jah71]

Anyone have any experience with the Canik Mete SF versus the SAR 9 Gen 3? Is the SAR trigger as good, out of the box, as the Canik? I recoil management significantly different? Tks!

[@yorkbleyer9803]

SAR 9mm shoots very well and trigger nearly as sweet as a Canik. But my SAR 9mm broke during the first 500 rounds on the first day. My Canik has 10k rounds through it no problems to report.

[@DT-ww4gv]

Nice!

[@brianmcgee4730]

I had sway towards an optic on the gun ,if you can drive a straight drive you don't need an optic

[@tacticalcivilianpk]

Sir can you please do a comparison between sar9c and canik mete sf/mete tp9sf. I am confused in between them. What should i buy and which is more reliable and more quality and a good flat shooter as i always feel caniks are lil extra snappy.

[@georgepeak861]

The SAR has less felt recoil in my opinion, but both are pretty accurate if you’re a good shooter. Canik/Taylor Freelance sells a lot of accessories that help with the snappiness though. Can’t go wrong with either.

[@larrysolinger749]

Is the gun a combat hold where you put the front dot over the intended point of impact or a six o-clock hold?

[@Jaybird71-gr6ji]

When are you going to do cz p07.. or have you guys?? If so we're do I find it..???

[@90rafay]

Unfortunately in Pakistan sar9 gen3 are not in import market 😢. But there are many sar9 and sar9c gen2 options here. Also we have canik mete series and mc9 options. I want recommendations from you guys here that should i go for canik mete or sar gen2 series?

[@GBGuns]

The Gen 2 models were never in the US. Both are quality guns, what people pick in the US usually depends on holsters and aftermarket trinkets.

[@richr7215]

I love the side grip panels. This is the only gun other than the VP9 that has them. I figured HK had a patent on them but that isn't the case apparently. I wonder why more guns don't have them.

[@GBGuns]

I don't know, the closest alternative are the three-sided grip panels like on Grand Power and some Caniks and Walthers

[@royk164]

@@GBGuns PX9 TOO !

[@dannyb9140]

Like it or not, the Turks are putting out some nice iron these days. Thanks for the review.

[@v.german11b]

Excellent review, GB. I am interested now. Interrogative: How would you compare that SAR model with the Canik METE SF?

[@GBGuns]

The SAR sits heavier in the hand than the METE SF

[@v.german11b]

@@GBGuns Which one do you prefer?

[@GBGuns]

@@v.german11b I think I prefer the more weighted feel of the SAR. The Canik is a great gun, but I like a little heft

[@v.german11b]

@@GBGuns Thank you! I don't have an SAR yet. But I will.

[@ertatta]

I think the higher bore axis on the Canik also contributes to a bit of an imbalance in comparison to the Sar9’s in general.

[@ecgrillz2045]

What holsters work for it? G19? Also do the larger SAR mags fit?

[@jansobieski3127]

Hi GB just discovered you channel, very nice to watch, I was wondering where are you from ? US or Great Britain (hence GBGuns) ?

[@GBGuns]

Welcome to the channel. I'm American, the "GB" is for "Graham Baates"

[@jansobieski3127]

@@GBGuns Thanks Graham, is the law for guns the same in the USA everywhere ? Which is the best or the 2-3 best states if you like guns in the US ? And which is the worst ?

[@gbgunsmedia]

@@jansobieski3127 Despite our Constitution enumerating rights which no government can encroach on (national state, or local) ingnorance, stupidity, and enemies of the American concept have indeed slowly erroded freedoms in each state, The laws vary from state to state depsite stronger-than-federal protections against that. The worst states in my opinion would be California, Washington, New York, Illinois, Conneticut... the list could go on. The best states in my opinion are Idaho, Texas, Florida, Georgia. Sadly these days each state has some type of violation of what our gun laws are supposed to be.

[@jansobieski3127]

@@gbgunsmedia ok, those infos are interesting thank you, I m a cop in France and I m really tired of all the woke bs in Europe I like the USA and maybe I could come to the US and work there in a security company, I don't know if that's possible. Here in France it's almost impossible to have a gun even for a cop, when you finish your duty you leave the gun at the police station. And even if you want a personal gun you have to make tons of papers and that gun needs to stay in a safe, really tired of all this crap, now in France all the african drug dealers have AK47 or other automatic rifles. You only have the right to be shot down, not to protect yourself.

[@GBGuns]

@jansobieski3127 I was in Germany this year for the first time in 13 year and shocked at how much had changed for the worse (not gun stuff)

[@67volksrodder]

Nice

[@sabidojo4879]

When is the subcompact coming out?

[@GBGuns]

I believe it's already out, but haven't heard from SAR USA

[@sabidojo4879]

@@GBGuns yeah I can’t find one anywhere

[@GBGuns]

@sabidojo4879 I plan on talking to them at TriggrCon, though promises from SHOT proved empty.

[@anthonythornton3033]

Which do you like most sar9 c or bul axe's

[@GBGuns]

They're different. The BUL Armory Axes are Glock-pattern, but lightweight performance guns. The SAR 9C is a heavy-built duty-type gun not based around Glock parts

[@johnhowe4211]

Would like purchase. Where can Get?

[@GBGuns]

See pinned comment.

[@neverendingmods]

SAR increased pricing on all pistols for 2024 by a good amount. If they can be found for $350 it is a reasonable price. But at $450, and only takes SAR magazines, is too much in my opinion. So many Glock clone pistols available right now. Many share ability to swap parts w\glock G19 pistols. Those that don't but are still based off the G19 have limitations on magazine options and replacement parts, including upgrades.

[@GBGuns]

But Glocks need aftermarket, I don't think this pistol does

[@stephanieroberts1394]

GB is that the bronze color?

[@GBGuns]

Yes

[@stephanieroberts1394]

@@GBGuns How did you like that color. A little hard to tell on the computer.

[@GBGuns]

@@stephanieroberts1394 I like it. A lot classier than "FDE" in my opinion. It has some slighth sparkle to it. See the article on GBGunsDepot.com for close up cleaner photos.

[@kdcowboy9478]

What is the optics footprint on this?

[@GBGuns]

Specs are in the pinned comment.

[@yorkbleyer9803]

Mine shot great for 500 rounds of mixed 115gr and 124gr FMJ on the first day. Then the trigger saftey failed. The gun would shoot without the saftey being depressed. SAR USA stated send it in and it may take two weeks to 30 days. WTF? On a brand new gun, really. Sad customer service policy. Never going to buy a SAR again as they treat their buying public poorly. Run away and don't fall for their $$$ that seem to always seem to be on sale to push their junk! But hay that may be my personal experience.

[@sonicpopospeedpig7806]

Another high quality video, Thanks for the way u just lay out the facts even though its just ur opinion. Anybody who knows firearms will appreciate it. At least in MY opinion.

[@TomWaits-c9h]

I think you raved about these guns before.

[@GBGuns]

I was impressed with the potential and bones of the Gen 1. These Gen 3's have been a big leap forward.

[@brianmcgee4730]

Every one thinks the ruger semi auto are the best guns ,I would take a sar or taurus any day

[@peytonnorris7244]

Brother that pistol is unstoppable! I took mine through some pretty bad swamp's and had it covered in slime and shit all over it and it still shot with all that crap on it killed a water moccasin with it and I have had to pull it out when I was coyote hunting got surrounded while I was sitting on the ground and had to shoot my way out with my sar to get them off me

[@jasonmcclish2580]

Gen3 was much faster. Didn't look like you were working very hard with it.

[@GBGuns]

No, it was a treat to shoot!

[@robkoons1891]

After this review there is no reason not to run to buy this gun and carry it daily

[@Maddog3060]

The Turks do seem to know how to make decent pistols. Or at least some of them do.

[@losoway4505]

Glock needs to drop its price by $100 at least and that’s for all models. Too many new firearms with better tech is coming out for the same price and lesser. I’m just saying. That’s like walking around with a flip phone.

[@GBGuns]

Glock is a great classic firearm, but I agree, not advancing for 30 years is catching up with them.

[@effu9375]

But is it made in "America?".....waiting for the goons to complain.

[@JD-tn5lz]

Nice. It doesn't take a "goon" to appreciate buying from your neighbors instead of strangers. It's a good policy and benefits not just your community but yourself as well. Apparently you have never worked, don't work, or don't plan to work at a US manufacturing job . By the way, many people who won't buy Turkish guns choose to do so for any variety of reasons. Nationalism, patriotism, and religion aren't the only reasons. Most (not all) are junk and dealing with customer service is a nightmare...even dealing with Stoeger (a member of the Beretta family) is a curse. Many, to paraphrase you, "made in America goons" are also happy enough to purchase HK, CZ, Sig, and Glock...maybe they just live in a house instead of a trailer?

[@buddysumner4022]

You don’t find many guns that will accurately shoot ever types of rounds you put in it, it’s a shooter,, didn’t you have a cheaper priced gun a week or two ago you tried out and it shoot all the deferant types of rounds great,, I believe it was the th 10 Taurus, I think

[@GBGuns]

Yes, WFD is more of a function check than accuracy

[@9634096358]

Looks promising.

[@delewis4578]

Great review.

[@spartan7042]

Excellent review