With me was the SFx w/Vipor and the SAR 9. Trigger reset is average for this gun’s class, about the same distance as a Glock. I was interested in seeing how the gun ran, as its performance in various grueling acceptance trials has been touted in promotional materials. I have the pleasure of owning both firearms, so comparing these side-by-side … E-mail your comments/questions about this site to:ShootingIllustrated@nrahq.orgFor questions/comments about Shooting Illustrated magazine, please e-mail:Publications@nrahq.orgYou can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on Shooting Illustrated, visit nramediakit.com for more information. No word yet on whether UTAS is working with holster producers. Yep, that's right, a thumb safety - on a polymer-­frame, striker-fired pistol. June 21, 2018 By James Tarr Sarsilmaz is not a word that rolls smoothly off the tongue for a native English speaker. Ammo courtesy of LAX Ammunition. The grip definitely reminds me of the VP9 and the slide strongly resembles the Glock 17. Enter SAR USA and with it the SAR 9. You might see these online, or at your local gun store, and wonder if this gun - which does not have a big-name brand on the slide - is just as good as the ones that do. In long-term testing with Glocks and SIG Sauer P320s, I’d grown accustomed to an un-popped primer every 200 to 300 rounds. In the box along with the punch are a plastic cleaning rod slotted to hold a patch, a fluffy swab on a twisted-wire handle intended to be used to clean out the insides of mag tubes and a little Allen-wrench-looking thing whose purpose was something of a mystery until I noticed it was the right length to reach the magazine-catch spring from above with the slide off the gun. Reset is clean, but somewhat subtle. There are slide serrations fore and aft of the ejection port. The trigger pull is clean with no crunching or grinding. Up front, I’ll say that I’m predisposed to like this gun. Over the course of that time, the gun racked up 1,155 rounds without further cleaning or lubrication while experiencing only a single malfunction: Round number 1,141 was a 124-grain +P Speer Gold Dot that hung up on the bottom edge of the feed ramp, which was by then so filthy you could plant crops on it. Consumer interest, though, will quickly spur manufacturers’ response. Turkey is host to a number of firearms manufacturers that have a solid reputation for reverse-engineering and cloning firearms like the CZ75. The proprietary mags hold 17 rounds (more on that later), and the gun ships with a pair of them. The SAR CM9 Gen2 is the next level upgrade to the CZ-style clone we know as the SAR K2P(CM9 Gen1). ABOUT US. Though marked and drilled for 15 rounds, each flush-fitting unit actually holds 17 rounds. The rear sight is contoured to avoid snagging on the draw. Monday, June 4, 2018. The SAR 2000 offers a choice of two 10-round or two 17-round-capacity magazines. the SAR 9 looks and feels great, and the trigger is smooth with a crisp break and good reset. DIFFERENT ACCESSORIES SHOP NOW . The Sar 9 looks like a cross between and HK and a Glock. I’m thinking about purchasing this particular Sarsilmaz SAR 9 and seeing how it holds up to extended shooting. The 9mm pistol is manufactured by the Turkish company Sarsilmaz. SAR 9 sports an adjustable three-dot sight setup. The single-sided slide stop is prominent and easily released by the right-handed shooter’s dominant thumb, and somewhat less so by a southpaw’s trigger finger. Originally introduced in 1975, hence the name, the CZ 75 remains viable as a defensive pistol. Rating: 4 of 5 Stars! This gun ejects magazines with gusto—another trait preferred for a sport or defensive handgun. The overall length is 7.5 inches with a height of 5.5 inches, and 1.4 inches in width. Watch: Sarsilmaz ST9 9mm Pistol Review. Shooting the SAR 9 was interesting and I couldn't hit the broad side of a berm. Winchester’s group was respectable, but in a scattered, centered cluster. A couple times, I had to look at the shape of the floorplate to be sure I was retrieving a mag that matched the gun in hand. Though marked for 15 rounds, the included magazines actually hold 17 cartridges. [embedded content] At SHOT Show 2017, an impending product release caught my eye—the SAR 9, a striker-fired 9mm pistol from Turkish aerospace products producer Sarsılmaz. ABOUT US. Not that there’s exactly a whole ton of use for a lanyard on a CCW pistol, but I just found that omission odd. The grip is lightly textured, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Over the course of 600-plus rounds of TulAmmo ball, there wasn’t a single light strike, which is notable for a striker-fired gun in my experience. Of course, results like these can be unique to an individual gun. Additionally, while both the texture of the frame as well as the feel of the polymer seem a lot more upscale than the price tag would indicate, the trigger pull as it comes from the box is a reminder that the SAR 9’s MSRP is $449 and street prices just under four bills are not uncommon. (r.) “Made in Turkey” is no detractor, as the Turks have been turning out some very competent guns. Review: SAR 9 Striker-Fired Semiauto Pistol The new SAR 9 is a quality-built, smooth-shooting, striker-fired pistol that's well worth a look. With that being said, I love both of those guns. The mags are strikingly similar to the VP9’s, except the SAR 9’s have a better, easier-to-read pattern of numbered holes on the back. This family of little tip-up barrel pistols includes the .25 ACP Beretta 950 and the .32 ACP Beretta 3032 Tomcat. It transitioned to L-Tech’s new HP load without a hiccup. One online review from a well established — but what I consider questionable — source, described the thumb safety on the SAR 9 as needing, “roughly half the weight of a fully … Gun Review: SAR 9 by Sarsılmaz is a 9mm worth noticing (VIDEO). Also in the hard plastic, padded case are two cleaning tools, a steel punch for the grip inserts, and an Allen wrench for sight adjustments. There are reddish and green discolorations and dark metal rather than mirror-like shine. the grip panels does not double as a lanyard cutout. We fired 200 rounds during this trial, using four brands of FMJ and one brand of  HP ammo. While at Media Day, I had a chance to shoot one for the first time. The CZ 75 is the flagship pistol of CZ-USA and has been a staple among 9mm fans for over 45 years. Many … Most interestingly, a large proportion of the ammo fired through the Sarsilmaz SAR 9 was inexpensive Russian steel-cased stuff, which can induce malfunctions in fussier eaters, as well as light-primer strikes in striker-fired semi-autos due to having primers that are slightly harder than woodpecker lips. Hey UTAS, if you’re listening, an optional safety would’ve been a good idea. While I have no qualms buying used, I know a lot of people who really prefer that “new gun smell,” and this thing is priced a hundred bucks or more below a lot of its competition. The thumb safety on the SAR 9 has a very low profile but is easy to manipulate. SARSILMAZ SİLAH . (l.)The thumb safeties are ambidextrous, which is good news for southpaws. The creep I felt in the trigger during the accuracy drills disappeared from my awareness when shooting with other priorities, like rate of fire and distance, in mind. I was happy to be able to shoot the SAR 9 quite well, even with the large panels. . Normally this would be a matter of swapping out some sights, but the SAR 9 uses proprietary sights and the aftermarket options are therefore nonexistent at this writing. The SAR 9 comes with two 15-round mags. It’s not taking them apart, it’s putting them back together! At distance, firing on eight- and 10-inch CTS steel discs, the gun was consistent and rewarding to shoot. Re: SAR-USA SAR 9 Review Post by DWARREN123 » Tue Dec 25, 2018 11:16 am I like a full chassis in the pistol, can make a lot of difference in trigger feel and it is replaceable as one unit. As a defensive pistol, the stock sights are more than adequate. Please keep Canik Firearm discussions in … Being engineers, however, they are in a good position to actually do something about those “wish list” shortcomings. Get the Shooting Illustrated Reloaded newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. What's the Best Distance to Zero Your Rifle? The SAR 9 is a very respectable choice in the striker-fired 9mm handgun class. One oddity I noticed immediately was that with most loads the gun shot a little more than an inch low at 7 yards, which translated to several inches at the 25-yard line. The SAR 9 is a very respectable choice in the striker-fired 9mm handgun class. Sarsilmaz is a company I had never heard of until this video was posted on YouTube. (r.) The front edges of the slide are milled at an angle to ease reholstering. This has no effect on performance that I can detect. It is available like the B6 through POF although it is made in Turkey by Sarsilmaz. Buds is outstanding as always, received my order in 2 days. (Photo: Eve Flanigan). , the narrow trigger-to-web of hand distance might spell trouble to shooters with long fingers, who tend to put too much of the trigger digit inside the trigger guard. Ready for action. The inserts fit onto the backstrap and sides of the grip, and will look very familiar to Heckler & Koch VP9 owners. CZ is well known for creating innovative and robust pistols for both the military and the civilian markets. The SAR 9 comes with two 15 round magazines and additional grips. The ammo that shot closest to point-of-aim at 25 yards was 147-grain Speer G2, but even it was printing about 3 inches low at that distance. SAR 9 In Action For a benchmark for “shootability,” I like to run a test gun in a match or at least a qualification, but neither intersected with my schedule during the SAR9 test. Review Of The SAR 9 by Alien Gear Holsters In this SAR 9 review , we'll go over this seemingly left-field striker gun. Beretta, for example, has their high quality shotgun barrels made in Turkey. (l.) Dished contours accommodate a high-hand hold and short trigger reach. (r.) A selection of variously sized side panels and backstraps included with the SAR9 allow the end user to customize the fit. Couple the hitches in the trigger pull with a fashionably fat, “combat-style” front sight and groups on 8-inch bullseyes at that distance start turning into exercises in guesswork and luck. SAR USA has introduced the highly anticipated SAR 9x polymer pistol at the SHOT Show. To get a feel of it for shooting under time pressure, I figured a Glock course would be good for this Glock-ish pistol, and I went with the 50-shot GSSF Indoor Course (shot outdoors, in this case). The punch used to drift out the grip retaining pin is also useful for depressing the takedown button in the magazine floorplate. I was skeptical when I ordered this pistol after seeing reviews that said it would only shoot 124 grain and up ammo. This is evident by the number of countries and law enforcement agencies around the world that rely on this gun. (ctr.) Labeled a “striker status indicator,” this enables one to see at a glance whether the gun is cocked or not, even from a distance, at least as long as the side of the trigger is visible. Most pistols from Turkey have been copies, license-manufactured or otherwise, of older, established designs. The trigger, along with fabulous ergonomics, makes the SAR 9 a great first handgun. SAR-USA SAR 9 Review General Discussion Section for All Other Makes and Models of Handguns and Rifles, including Aftermarket Accessories. The biggest noticeable differences inside are the axle of the thumb safety passing behind the magazine well and the fact that the front and rear slide rails are part of unitary chassis-like structure, rather than being separate molded-in nubbins like they are on the Glock. Kevin Felts 12.13.17. It is a pretty good bet that the guys who engineered the new SAR 9 from SAR USA have felt the same way. The situation is like some ABC Afterschool Special, where all the kids are in the orphanage. The magazines have a generous floorplate that … Avant-garde, polymer framed & striker-fired 9 mm. A virtue shared by striker-fired pistols, including the SAR9, is easy takedown into constituent parts. The slide, barrel, recoil spring/guide rod, and frame are then available in easy-cleaning pieces. With me was the SFx w/Vipor and the SAR 9. 01/09/2019. Operating the SAR 9 is mostly a pleasure. The trigger pull on the Sarsilmaz SAR 9 isn’t very heavy, and the reset is short, but even after almost 1,200 rounds, the pull remains gritty and full of hitches. The SAR9 is a personal defense/service weapon, not a competition piece. More. Incorporated into the trigger is a bright-red striker-status indicator, visible when the trigger is forward and the striker is cocked. The CZ Scorpion is a gun that has many different variants, but they all hold one thing in common, they are great in close quarters. CZ 82 Pistols: Compact Cold War Firepower. The pistol comes in a plastic case with the POF logo on top of it. Of course, this practice is done with the assumption users will follow safety rules and employ a sturdy holster. We’ve seen Turkish-built Beretta 92s and Cougars, CZ-75s and Walther P99s all come into the U.S. market under various noms de catalogue. The magazine release is highly textured and prominent enough to be easy for fingers to find without the eyes’ help. Mission; Insignia; Organizational Chart; Strategic Plan It weighs 27.1 ounces unloaded. I like to shoot at 7 yards most of the time as that is a good self-defense interaction range (and I can't see much past that far). (Photo: Eve Flanigan). Shooting the SAR 9 was interesting and I couldn't hit the broad side of a berm. The Ruger Security 9 and the Sarsilmaz Sar 9 were released prior to Shot Show 2018 to reach budget-minded shooters who wanted a compact size and quality made pistol from a reputable company. It was a joy to shoot, especially when I left the thumb safety off. The gun wins on what I, as a defensive shooting practitioner, feel is the most important trait of all: reliability. At SHOT Show 2017, an impending product release caught my eye—the SAR 9, a striker-fired 9mm pistol from Turkish aerospace products producer Sarsılmaz. I like to shoot at 7 yards most of the time as that is a good self-defense interaction range (and I can't see much past that far). SAR would only be dealing with Sarsilmaz firearms and would be the sole point-of-contact for warranty work and source for spare parts. The CZ Scorpion is an Excellent Home Defense Gun. It has a shallow finger groove, on both sides of the grip, just behind the trigger. Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Presented by Brownells, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program. Get Guns.com offers and news, Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 ©2019 Guns.com. Overall the SAR 9 is a good not great gun, further hobbled by a safety switch that needs immediate rectification. Bad news on the magazines. Stay in the know. The thumb lever is well textured and will surely lend peace of mind to those who feel they need it. The barrel looks common to striker-fired pistols, but the one in the SAR 9 features conventional rifling and a recessed crown. These pistols are pretty similar to other polymer framed CZ-style duty pistols like the P-07, except the grip is longer to accept a larger magazine capacity. SAR 9 My Favorite Pistol. First Look: SIG Sauer M18 Commemorative Edition Handgun, © 2021 National Rifle Association of America. Safety devices include a trigger block and thumb-operated safety lever. You might see these online, or at your local gun store, and wonder if this gun - which does not have a big-name brand on the slide - is just as good as the ones that do. I also used a couple other review products, Competition Target Systems’ T-post mounted steel target, set 25 yards away, and a, shot sensor tracked accuracy which displayed the results my phone, As expected, I scored in the mid- and high-80s on a percentage scale with the SAR 9 at first, but in the 90s with the familiar VP9, used as a comparison gun, By the third five-round set, scores with the SAR 9 were neck-and-neck with the VP9, in the low to mid 90s, as I alternated between guns on each set, The grip panels are another clear lesson learned from the VP9 design. All Rights Reserved. The trigger features a tab safety in the center to prevent inertial discharges should the gun be dropped onto the rear of its slide, and there’s also a bright-red insert at the top that is visible from the side when the trigger is in the forward position. (ctr.) As of this writing, it wasn’t clear whether the sights are interchangeable with popular aftermarket brands. However well-meaning the people running the place are, there are just too many kids and too little attention to give each one the love they need. Judging from the Glock-clone architecture of the lockwork, no doubt a lot of readily available trigger-smoothing techniques would port right over for gunsmiths used to working on the “drastic plastic.”. If the Turkish import was priced in the Hi-Point price range, fair enough. Repeated tries with an RCBS trigger gauge returned a various numbers ranging between 5.5 to just less than 6 pounds. Like other pistols made by Sarsilmaz, this pistol is typically found for about $350. The Blackhawk Omnivore, with its secure retention and no-fuss draw, would be my choice for this pistol until a custom model is available. To my relief, successful take down and reassembly were quick and easy. Without an owner’s manual on hand, disassembling the gun set off a wave of dread. UTAS USA says a stainless two-tone model will follow, but has yet to receive one from the factory. The gun tracks flat, is stone reliable and you can ring steel without a hitch. The latter is located on both left and right. when firing. To swap out the panels and backstraps, simply use the (included) punch to drive out the roll pin at the heel of the grip and then start playing Legos until your hand finds the Sarsilmaz SAR 9 as comfortable as a well-worn glove. Our shooter called a flyer on the outlying round. In this SAR 9 review, we'll go over this seemingly left-field striker gun. As this pistol is so similar to others I shoot often, and because I personally don’t care for external safeties on modern pistols (a topic for a whole other article), I found myself using the SAR 9 and using muzzle and finger discipline as my safety devices. I found its operation to be distracting and a tad unwieldy. The pistol I shot was chambered in 9mm, but I was told by a company rep that the company also makes the gun in .45 ACP. The proprietary mags hold 17 rounds (more on that later), and the gun ships with a pair of them. My first impressions of the SAR9 was that it had to be the love child of the H&K VP9 and the Glock 17. It’s reliable and can move from range to home defense seamlessly. At an MSRP of $449, with less troubled firearms like the Remington RP9 retailing for $170, it’s a non-starter. Putting it back together is straightforward, just put the slide assembly into the tracks of the frame. A non-gloss blued finish and black polymer make this an all-black firearm. The procedure is just like that on my Canik TP9 SA, which is to say it’s like a Glock, but the release switch on the SAR 9 is the most ergonomic of all. While I had the Sarsilmaz SAR 9 apart, a process that requires dropping the striker on an empty chamber, I noticed that the lockwork is so similar to that of a Glock as to make me wonder if the trigger bars could be swapped. Not that there’s exactly a whole ton of use for a lanyard on a CCW pistol, but I just found that omission odd. Take down and reassembly was quick and easy. Again. Here is a closer look at the SAR USA Sar 9 budget 9mm handgun with some nice features. The grip comes with three sizes of backstrap and side inserts, making the grip fully customizable, a la HK’s VP models. The thumb safety on the SAR 9 has a very low profile but is easy to manipulate. There is a notable difference in the appearance of the steel on the polished feed ramp of the SAR 9 as compared to the VP9 and Canik. The fit is highly adjustable and the trigger is in reach of small hands. Review SAR USA B6C 9 mm Semi Automatic Handgun Pistol Compact Self Defense Brian McCombie. I was fortunate to get my hands on one of the Step away from the 25-yard bullseyes to 15-yard steel plates and these problems disappear. I paired the trigger test of the SAR 9 against my HK VP9, known for its quality trigger. PRODUCT CATALOG. I like the H&K-style modular grips on a budget-priced gun, and I’m always interested in pistols priced in the “used-Glock” bracket that actually work. While the thumb safeties are ambidextrous, the magazine release is not. SUBSCRIBE. Suffice it to say, the SAR 9X is another excellent semi-automatic, striker-fired pistol at a very affordable price. Height comes in at 5.5 inches and width 1.4. Sarsilmaz ST9 from POF is a striker fired 9 mm pistol. 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