Code: SPN for 10% off Blacksmith Tactical Holsters. My go to is the v2 holster with double discrete carry clips and a wedge. And if you have under a 3.7” barrel, get a wedge!! Respect

Sounds like an ammo problem, especially if the gold dots ran flawlessly on a mag dump. Sometimes you get a bad batch of ammo.

@mattleinberger7220

3 күн бұрын

Ya, that’s my first thought watching this video…. Bad batch of ammo

Definitely could be a ammo problem. I’m sure lots of people have something to say about the gun being dirty but personally I want my carry guns to be able to run dirty

i bought this gun basically after watching your unboxing video on this..... as of now mine runs good..... knock on wood..... either way thank you for being up front and honest about your experience w the gun..... as always thanks for what you do for us spn

@goofysandal9552

5 күн бұрын

Fr he stepped up and corrected the record. So many people on yt would just keep pushing it. Respect spn

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

No problem man! That’s the point of this channel! I think the guide rod may have broke. It could be from over loaded rounds as I have ran it through its paces with some crazy ammo… but my buddy has one with 2.1k rounds and not a single hiccup. I’ll keep you guys updated! Lemons happen, let’s see how they fix the problem! Respect

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

That’s what the channel is for! That’s why I don’t accept money from firearm companies. I need to be completely real and up front with people. I think I got a lemon. I’m pretty sure it’s my guide rod. Like I said tho, my buddy has one that has ran 2.1k rounds in 5 months, not a single issue. We will see how they fix it and I’m sure it’ll run after! Respect

If it ran with one type of ammo but not another, it's probably an ammo problem.

Thanks for the honesty 🫡

My sights are off I thought it was just me. I had one light primer strike so far.

100% correct. The same service for everyone.

Great channel. Thank you for the insight

Perfectly happy with the SC model

Thanks for the info man!

I’ll hold off until we see how they fix the issue. Appreciate you spn !

Thanks, man! Can’t wait to see how this turns out. Um, my G26 looks better every day

Unfortunate. Paid $160 for an like new Shield 40 and so far no issue and it has amazing accuracy. Its what i got and dont think I need to change yet. If i could afford it i wish i had an S&W 43c to go with it but those are spendy.

My guess would be either a magazine spring issue, recoil spring issue, or bent mag lips (least likely).

Excellent video on this firearm, thanks 👍

I just put money on one this past Friday! I’m excited to see how it shoots! I’m hoping to hand it over to my wife for her edc!

i was looking for a ccw was planning on getting a glock43x but i bought this stoeger instead. it was 100$ cheaper havent had any issues but ive only gone through 400 rounds sucks the one you got broke hopefully they fix it

Nice. I never shot, one But I love my hellcat for pocket carry, shield plus and my MC9 are my summer edc along with my PDP F

You’re looking at it all wrong man. What Stoeger is doing is teaching you how to clear all types of malfunctions. I love cheaper, off-brand guns too. Some things I just won’t carry tho.

If anyone has to call CZ USA, you're screwed. They still won't give me my part I have asked about 3 months ago. The part a screw, yes a screw. They sent me a stripped out screw and that's it.

One thing I like about the MC9 is magazine compatibility

@toddprickett6376

5 күн бұрын

Have you actually tried larger capacity mags? Mine didn't work at all until I resprung them with stiffer springs.

@oddballgunman5288

5 күн бұрын

@@toddprickett6376 the 18 round mags work great for me

Whoa bro slow your roll...clean and lube like your supposed to and Magtech has been having many QC issues for months and it's underpowered by far you said it ran fine w JHPS thats called a clue. UNDERPOWERED magtech likely w OAL variances as well. Clean lube and shoot some quality 124 grain then see. The puddiest 115 w gummed up gun of course is going to slow slide velocity and in a MICRO come on. Was this the magtech steel case? That would be even worse because of different case expansion....u have 3 problems and it's likely not the pistol. Their .32 has been bad, John from ASP in HK Hammer Fired p30 had two primers not go off on camera but he is sponsored by them.

I understand the frustration, but I'm of the opinion that you should be cleaning those small guns every couple hundred rounds, especially budget guns. Over 500 rounds without cleaning it is borderline neglect, imho. That said, I've known people who have had lots of bad luck with Magtech. Thanks for all the videos though, and I'm still jealous you got to go to UFC 300! Must've been amazing.

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

It was cleaned every time out. The 550 rounds was in one sitting at the range. My hellcat ran 500 in one video. My p365 ran 500 in one video. After that malfunction it was cleaned every range trip. You guys always freak out and don’t take it for what is actually being said. Just relax

@jamestrent400

4 күн бұрын

I'm relaxed, brother. Not freaking out. Just didn't catch that it was all in one range trip.

I have a STR-9 full size. it shoots low at even close range... sent it back to them and they sent it back saying it was fine... guess i wont be buying another stoeger. good thing i got this gun as a " throw away" to keep in my car or places i wouldnt want to leave a more expensive firearm. also yeah, what were they thinking putting adj sights on a carry gun, that rear sight looks like its designed to catch clothing on draw.

It's odd that a fixed site is not standard and an adj site an option. It is possible to fix the site issue by replacing the front site with a taller front site. If a taller front site is not available, the back site could be filed down, and the notch deepened until the gun shot to point of aim at a given distance. I'll be interested in how the reliability issue is resolved with Stoeger

Are we worried about the STR9 SC (Sub compact)?

Soooooo, wait a year for Stoeger to work out some long term kinks, then buy and enjoy 😁

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

Nope. They have plenty of running handguns. These had a MUCH better release than the p365!

I can imagine the mag compatibility - my IWI Masada Slim takes all the Jericho mags and all the Cz-75 mags, which gives it a wide variety of available options.

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

But no where near as small as this. I have a Masada and it has a compact length grip. This can shrink to a pocket pistol! Respect

@Thasgolas

5 күн бұрын

@spnfirearms oh, I know - I liked it, too, when I saw it - but I'm finding the Masada S extremely easy to carry concealed. As to a pocket pistol? We'll see. By the way, I had a chance to s so how the grip on the Masada S works with sweaty hands this week - I was impressed!

For the same price check out the Beretta APX A1 compact! They have a $100 rebate right now too 🔥

@anthonyjarrad141

5 күн бұрын

I got the A1, rebate took 4.months, it's the biggest piece I own (like SPN I prefer smaller easily concealable 9mm). Was surprised I can actually conceal it with the right clothes and belt, great gun, haven't had enough range time with it yet, soon!

Any chance you can compare your S&W Shield in 357 Sig to the Glock 33? I have the Glock 27 in 40 converted to 357 Sig. It’s basically the same size as your Glock 26 and mine has the Pearce +1 pinky extension, so 10+1 capacity. Just wondering if you thought the Shield was worth swapping out and losing capacity?

SPN, what ammo do you like for the Ruger LCP? Thinking of picking up the original LCP, but open to the Max as well and was wondering your thoughts

@goofysandal9552

5 күн бұрын

I’ve definitely seen him make videos talking about this. I believe he uses underwood xtreme defender because with such a short barrel, hollow points won’t open correctly. And 380 doesn’t really have an over penetration problem

@monke6776

5 күн бұрын

I would consider FMJ. Consider the cycling of round nose versus hollow point. You can also find hollows with plastic inserts so they cycle better

@michaelsweaney3890

5 күн бұрын

Get the LCP Max. Much greater capacity. Better ergonomics, MUCH better trigger, less recoil.

my str9 hates a lot of different ammo i tried some pbr bullets and it jammed after every other one tried some blazers and it had maybe 2 jams out of 100 bullets i got some remingtons and they shot perfectly but i got tipped off to try 124 grain and it makes a difference

Would like to see a video oficial the beretta apx a1 carry and hear your opinions

Have you had experience with any defensive ammo that has ran flawlessly through EVERY hand gun you throw it into???? Oh....and "It is what it is"😂 Sorry man...I love it!

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

Haha and yes gold dots in 9mm 124 grain and civil liberty 9mm have never failed me. Most defensive ammos don’t have issues

@adampawlicki6993

5 күн бұрын

@spnfirearms thanks man🤙 I haven't actually heard of the civil liberty ammo... ...Oh, I have always wanted to ask...wha does "SPN" stand for, or mean??

I have 2. #317212...BOTH run GREAT! CanNOT be beat for $259 & UP NEW!

Mayhe a bad batch of Magtechs?

I bet it’s the recoil spring.

SPN, Have you had any issues with your Stoeger STR9 SC?

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

None, it’s been absolutely flawless!

@obijuan3

5 күн бұрын

@@spnfirearms Thank you sir! Thank you for your videos!

Are the issues your are having with the handgun after it was cleaned or 500 rounds dirty?

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

Yes. I can’t get it to run a single magazine now. I think the guide rod is having issues. Will keep you guys updated! My buddies runs flawlessly… he has like 2.1k rounds or something through this. Not sure what happened to mine, it was running flawlessly

@answersforlooking9430

5 күн бұрын

thats horrible..... mine runs great but not much bullets through it as of now

I want to say 4 months ago maybe longer. I went looking for my first conceal carry/at home carry around while doing yard work. My two local gun shops say even though they carry’s it they wouldn’t sell it to anyone for more then range use and gave me $50 off a mc9 he had priced at $400 and I walked out the door with it the next day after paper work haven’t had a problem with it (it prettier then a high point but the 2 dudes I trust to sell me ccw said it’s a no no) 😅 edit next time I go I’ll ask them why if your interested and one of them has them at $250 with warning on a sticky note on box lmao

@spnfirearms

4 күн бұрын

Main they sound like a bunch of idiots. I kid you not, people who work at gun shops know the least about handguns lmao. I kid you not. They think they know what they are talking about and they don’t.

@texasrigged5875

4 күн бұрын

@@spnfirearmsso in your opinion it’s a definite check out especially if it’s at 250?

I wanna see you check out the GX4. By far my favorite micro compact

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

I have 2! I’ve reviewed them multiple times!

@dominicgreifinger3594

5 күн бұрын

@@spnfirearmsreally? How have I missed your videos on them. My bad brother, I’m slackin haha 😅 thought I’ve watched them all. I’ll check them out. Keep up the great work, your videos are awesome and love the honest, down to earth reviews. Pumped to see your upcoming holsters 💪🏼

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

No worries man! I can make an updated video for you guys. My thoughts have changed on them lately

@dominicgreifinger3594

5 күн бұрын

⁠@@spnfirearmsthat would be awesome to see. Hopefully it hasn’t changed in the form of the Stoeger.

You know, I think magtech shipped a batch of shit ammo. I have a ruger lc9s and a czp10c that has been running everything no problem including magtech, but all of a sudden, I've been having issues with those guns running magtech.

@realwelder3529

5 күн бұрын

I shoot quite a bit of Magtech, and today at the range, I had one that I struck 3 times in 2 different pistols, and it wouldn't fire. It was a Magtech Steel 115.

Wait? how many rounds? you said 1300? It is a small budget gun, couldn't the recoil spring be cooked? Good luck my man. Keep us updated.

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

Yes that’s what it is from what the malfunctions show. I’m sending it back to see what they say. It’s a stainless guide rod, should be able to hold up

G26 and G3C appendix cause crimes gonna have either mags on them worst case as much as I like the shield the G3C has more Mag/sight options

@anthonyjarrad141

5 күн бұрын

I have the G3C and Shield Plus, for me I just shoot the Sheild better so it's my EDC and G3C is relagates as my truck gun...

Have you tried any Kahrs?

@toddprickett6376

5 күн бұрын

I replaced a Kahr with the STR-9MC. The fact their mag capacity is so low (given they are single stacks) makes Kahrs obsolete. I doubled the mag capacity by going to the STR-9MC while maintaining the same height and adding 1/2 inch length.

@butisit7816

5 күн бұрын

@@toddprickett6376 the kahr x is looking good

Multiple failures in a short timeframe followed by normal running with alternative ammo would make me look at the ammo. Did you run this ammo through another firearm ?

I will go out on a limb and say you will not get any customer service. Will watch for the outcome

@toddprickett6376

5 күн бұрын

I emailed them and got no response. I called twice and got right through both times. The first time was to have them ship me a flush magazine as mine came with two mags with pinky extenders. They sent me a flush mount. The second time was to tell them the 15 round mags didn't feed in my microcompact. I asked if I could exchange them for the two mags that ship with the gun as the springs in the 15 round mags weren't stiff enough. They agreed, then swapped the two 15 round mags for two other 15 round mags (sigh) that also didn't work.

Got a sar px9 carry cheap works great

@anthonyjarrad141

5 күн бұрын

Hey was wondering about that pistola, is it thin like micro 9s, or more of a Compact/subcompact typical double stack?

Gx4 it is

@mtnbound2764

5 күн бұрын

sigp365.

@Myemnhk

5 күн бұрын

​@@mtnbound2764hes obviously not trying to spend 500 dollars

@bbazzracing

4 күн бұрын

Na GX4 is worse. Tons of people have issues with them. Do your googles

@Wolf-xi1hr

3 күн бұрын

@@bbazzracing I Have one and run rounds thru mine every weekend I have over 1k rounds at this points and had have no issues, don’t knock it until you try it, I love it

@bbazzracing

2 күн бұрын

@@Wolf-xi1hr you are one of the lucky ones. I rather not take them chances. Recalls, trigger issues, malfunctions, light primer strikes. Almost everything bad that can happen to a gun happens on the GX4. Soo no thank you. This is why you can get them for so cheap. I've seen them for $200 new

Glock 26 till I die

Always best to spend a bit more get a Glock or S&W better gun, sights holsters and accessories more available and spare parts and magazines, over time better value spending a bit more.

I’m going to be honest not having an option to turn off the HDR on your videos it makes them unwatchable. It’s too bright.

Did you happen to save any of the brass from the malfunctions? It can tell you a few things about what's happening. I'm sure stoeger will stand by their product, but will they give you the real reason it failed. I'm all about companies standing by their product but, you're a tradesman. What's it like to take a craftsman tape measure back 27 times for the lifetime guarantee?

Oh no!!!

No SPN zone!

I knew this would happen 😂 Dude always hypes up guns without even vetting them first

Mine has been flawless/ 2000 rounds.

@spnfirearms

5 күн бұрын

Exactly my point. There are tons of reliable stoegers out there. Lemons happen.

@THORR-mh9px

5 күн бұрын

@spnfirearms If you could only have one 9mm handgun?Brand and model please?Thanks

Definitely not buying one now. For the same price you can buy a Shield Plus and CZ p10s

I mean no disrespect and understand its all about vreatubg content but luke you said 1400 rounds did you ckean the gun. Just because you havent with others doesnt mean it was right. Did you trt other ammo. Was this sameme ammo shot for 1400 rounds. It woyod be great to think every gun lukes every ammo but we all no rhats not fact. Just got a new batch federal 115 grain fmj worst and dirtiest ammo i shot in long time.

their website says 10+1 or 13+1. not 11+1.

@answersforlooking9430

5 күн бұрын

its 11 +1..... i have the same gun.....

@mtnbound2764

5 күн бұрын

@@answersforlooking9430 ok i guess their site is wrong then! thanks!

@smickjeff1

5 күн бұрын

Must have changed very recently, I have one. You can still purchase 11rd mags at Midwest Gun Works.

@toddprickett6376

5 күн бұрын

Mine shipped with a 10+1 and a 13+1, but the 10+1 had a pinky extender. I called and told them I wanted a flush mounted mag like I was supposed to get and they shipped me an 11+1 flush mount.

Doesn't hapoen? Imagine a canik mc9 taking all the mags lol ..oh they did before .. Never got why out of this vs a MC9 you run this ..its funny cause its 30-60$ difference at most

@sleigh4019

5 күн бұрын

Oh and at 450$ it cost more the a MC9 so way way out imo . I have shot one don't own one and I wasn't impressed there SC was way better by miles and cheaoer

@anthonyjarrad141

5 күн бұрын

​@@sleigh4019got the Canik Elite SC, love it to death, found a beautiful matching tungsten colored +9 aluminum mag extension (21+1) for home defense, carry once in a while. Was planning to get the Stoeger SC as a better looking G26....