The article in Combat Handguns Magazine: outdoorgroupstore.com/p-2768-combat-handguns.aspx

Sarsilmaz has always been a winner for me , Thanks for reviewing the sar9 compact and looking forward to see the sar9 gen 2 . That gun will be a winner.

@redeye8526

2 жыл бұрын

Have you shot the Sar B6P ? Awesome gun a polymer CZ75 for $250-300 !

@user-jetmachinist

2 жыл бұрын

@@redeye8526 the sar b6p is not available any more but i have the b6 and b6c and they are outstanding

@ertatta

2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize they were releasing a 2nd gen of the sar9

An outstanding well done review, as usual. I am a Canik fan, but also became a SAR 9 admirer, which it means: I will get me one, eventually. The SAR 9 is crossbreed pistol from the right platforms. The H&K VP9 influence is notable, as the Walther P99 is on Canik. Keep on rollin' brotha'! 💪🏼😎🇺🇲

I am seriously looking at purchasing the SAR9x. Thanks, you cover things that nobody else has gone over. Very good review.

That's a really nice looking freedom popper, as always, looking forward to seeing your range video on it!

The SAR9 is one of the favorite "underdog" pistols that I own. I'm gonna have to find a C!

@redeye8526

2 жыл бұрын

Still think for the money the B6P is their best gun a poly frame CZ75 for under $300 is bonkers !

Looks like a great gun. Simple, affordable, and solid.

I was turned on to Sarsilmaz through their CZ75 clones the B6P. Was thoroughly impressed with how accurate and well put together it was. Bought 2 more after that. $250 can't beat it. When I saw the SAR9 I had to give it a shot. Man what a soft, flat shooting gun. Trigger on mine has very little take up and a crisp break. Once people catch on to these the price will go up just like the Canik.

Can't wait to see the "what's for dinner review of this SAR 9c!" I just picked one up based on how well the SAR 9 shot for me. It should be in early next week.... I'm really hoping that trigger isn't too heavy. Will find out soon enough. Thanks for the great reviews. Merry Christmas!

Very informative and straight to the point. Subed.

I just bought one of these from Palmetto State Armory for $250, with a $30 rebate ( $220 final cost ! ) and was blown away by the quality and the accuracy of this pistol ! The machining on it is every bit as good as my Springfield XD9. I shot a 3 in group with the first 3 shots, right out of the box at 15 yards. It comes with two 17 round mags, changeable grip panels, cleaning equipment, and a hard case, all for about the same price as a Hi Point ! The newer ones like I have, are equipped with a ambi saftey, which is nice ! SAR is fairly new in this country, most people ( including me ) have not heard of them. Once SAR establishes a reputation for quality in the United States, I'll bet these handguns will cost as much or more than Glocks or HK's. And no, I do not work for Palmetto, or SAR, I am just a shooter giving you my opinion.

@kyrkwalters964

2 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna get one for real before the price goes up

@stevenrichards3699

2 жыл бұрын

@@kyrkwalters964 It already has, Palmetto now has them priced at $350. But with the $30 rebate, still a pretty good deal.

@joshuasterling2144

Жыл бұрын

Love mine, I don't have that much through it but the 500 rounds or so I have fired are amazing. This thing is accurate and VERY comfortable, I thought I was missing but I was just putting them in the same whole over and over again at 7 yards. I almost won a shooting competition for the gun which is why I ended up buying one...LOL

@murphyspell7125

Жыл бұрын

$429 now at PSA.

I just had the opportunity to shoot the one I had purchased April 2024, after watching your review. I absolutely loved the way this gun had performed. You're review and shooting impressions were great 👍. Thank you !

@GBGuns

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, what you just described is exactly my goal here: to help people understand what a gun might be like so they can decide if it's right for them, and then when they get it for it to be what they were expecting.

I have the full size SAR9 and can’t wait to get this one when I can find it!!

You make a good point about the Manual which I had not thought about. Most all reviewers toss it aside without a look see. As you state, a well written and presented Manual tells a lot about the manufacturer.

@GBGuns

4 ай бұрын

Surprisingly often when I see "reviewers" have issues with a gun it's because they've ignored a specific trait or instruction outlined in the manual.

I went picked me one up today.... Can't wait too go to the gun range and test it out😎😎😎 very comfortable holding it fits NICE 👍🏽

Just an FYI, but 9mm NATO is spec'd at 36,500 PSI by the same European CIP standard as the 5.56mm NATO. It is an entirely different test method than the method used by SAAMI in the US. 9mm NATO is more likely to be loaded near the Maximum Average Pressure, or MAP, than most standard 9 x 19mm made in the US where the pressure standard is 35,000 PSI and 38,500 PSI for +P, which IS 10% higher than standard. Keep in mind however that somewhere around 1990, SAAMI lowered 9 x 19mm pressure from 35,700 Copper Units of Pressure, or CUP, as SAAMI converted to PSI testing. While SAAMI and CIP both measure in PSI, they go about it in 2 completely different ways. CIP also measures in BARs as well as SI Pascal units. About the only thing the SAAMI change accomplished is shorter overall rounds and lighter loads. The original 35,700 CUP value and today's 9mm +P at 38,500 PSI are little different when they're tested by the same exact method. Also note that when SAAMI lowered pressure to 35,000 PSI, the resulting value from the older Crusher method became 33,000 CUP. Paranoia about shooting 9mm +P in quality made pistols is basically unfounded except that today's pistols typically have lighetr recoil springs. The fact that SARz makes and tests their pistols for 9mm NATO is a plus.

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. American +P is pretty close to 124gr NATO.

@kevinnewberry1116

2 жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns Maybe if 9mm +P could achieve the factory spec. It rarely does over my chronograph. Not from 4.5" barrels and certainly not from 4" barrels which is the barrel length the manufacturers typically use for their test barrels. Underwood's, Double-Tap and Buffalo Bore load closer to the MAP rating for Standard or +P.

Got a Canik Tp9 SC and a Stoeger Str but I Always wanted a Sar😩 been looking into it for about year now but never went through with it but looking at this Compact compared to the full size definitely a must!

I’ve always wanted to try a SAR9, but just never have. Hope you enjoy it!

I have a CM9 gen2 and it's a great blaster. I love the way the Sar9 feels, but it is larger (like a G17). If this is Glock 19 size, it'll be a winner for sure!

seen psa has the full size for 219, after a 30 mail in rebate. thats an incredible price for the full size. havnt seen the 9c for sale anywhere yet. looking forward to your shooting impressions on this one.

Great assessment!

I absolutely love mine. It's a freaking tank

I saw one of these at Sportsman's Warehouse in Storm Trooper white and black and it was sharp. Also I really like the thumb choil on the side and the Novak style sights

It's cool looking. I could see trying one of these as long as they keep that price point low.

Good observations and information. Sarsilmaz and Canik weapons increasingly attractive for their quality and value.

I wish people who did videos about the Sar9 line would stop telling people they have to pull back on the slide to release. That is not true. Pull the tabs down and the slide will go forward all by its self. Ty.

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Make your own videos then. I was tired of seeing and hearing so many incorrect things on KZread years ago and so started a channel.

I have the original sar9. I think it’s a great gun. I can’t wait to ge5 ahold of the compact I hope it’s just as good as the original. I’m also waiting to see if we get the sar9 sub compact here in the USA.

great review thanks

I have the full sized SAR9. It's like a G17 slide, VP9 frame, and P229 mag (with mag release cut in a different spot, but they are mecgar twins).

These are imported into Opelika Alabama.Rumor is they are going to start manufacturing them in Alabama next year. Excellent video thanks for the vdeo and time 👍

@evernhamanderson

2 жыл бұрын

Miami

FYI Winchester NATO 124 and +P Defender have the same reported ballistic. Geoff Who was curious and looked. Good Luck finding either one,

Nice looking pistol reminds me of a VP9

This is a very informative review. My husband and I are thinking of purchasing a few of these handguns. We probably will purchase the pistols with a manual safety as well. Thank you again for this great review.

@GBGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome to the channel! Thus was part 1. Part 2 is our range review (rather extensive) and called "Shooting Impressions".We've used this format to review hundreds of guns.

@lizzapaolia959

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a professional review. We won't watch any of those so called reviews where there acting like children. We will try to read the article you wrote as well..... Thank you again and God bless.

@GBGuns

Жыл бұрын

That article was in a magazine, most of our other articles are on various websites including our own GBGunsDepot.com

I like what they did with the trigger

I love my Sar 9. Why is the Sar 9 C so hard to find? Do you have any recommendations?

Bought a sar 9c today. Can't wait to shoot it at the range

@GBGuns

Жыл бұрын

Congrats!

Great review, very nice looking gun.

@CA-bv2zu

2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if the Canik to9sf magazines would work in this?

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

They do not

Those cuts on the mags look very similar to the cuts on the cz p10/p07 mags, wonder if those mags are compatible

Nice review on the _SAR 9C._ All the Turkish handguns are built to NATO standards so they may be stiffer in the beginning. There's either a break-in period, ideally with hotter ammo, or you can store the gun locked back for a few days or weeks and that should make the spring less rigid. P.S. Would be cool to see if you can get your hands on the Sar _ST9-SS_ and the _SAR 9X_ in the near future.

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

We have a Sport model in, but for an article, not for video

review the new subcompact version. is it available in usa yet?

Wow, I didn’t care for the full sized version, but I really like this one. It looks to be very well made! I’ll be looking for one!

@NoNo_IStay

2 жыл бұрын

Same.

@joeymcquilkin3670

Жыл бұрын

Bite your tongues!

I've seen a bunch of sar9 videos on KZread where they show the grip panel replacement

Informative, thorough review per usual. 🙏👍 At first glace the look of the grip and removable side and back straps made me think of H&K's VP9. Looking forward to your article, too.

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

How much is the suggested retail price? This pistol is awesome

Literally my only gripe about mine is the stiffness of the slide - the front serrations are basically worthless lol you realllllllly got to give it a pull when you wana rack it!

Do Canik tp9 mags work with the Sar

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

Would love to see a review on the SAR 9 SC!

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

We'd love for it to be imported!

I want one!

Good stuff, looks like a nice pistol. I know people hate hearing “Glock clone” but for intensive purposes…. It is basically a Glock clone with a chassis added In. All of the Internals look just about identical to a Glock haha it’s not a bad thing since it’s a reliable system and this gun will probably come in cheaper than a Glock! Thanks again Graham.

@96stealth

2 жыл бұрын

It has an improved extractor over Glock. So they’ve improved on the design in a lot of ways like a way more robust slide stop and HK ergos.

@maxhayward2127

2 жыл бұрын

@@96stealth yes many guns have improved upon the Glock design but at the end of the day it’s still taken most of its roots from a Glock. Like I said which isn’t a bad thing.

Do you think it’s better than the glock 19??

I like it nice pistol at nice price

I have the full size and I like

I have the 4.4 inch SAR-9 great firearm and was great price . Where can I find your SAR-9 article ,Thank you Graham

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

It'll be published in two magazines and online shortly.

@randyadams03

2 жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns thanks, I will definitely find sir. Evening

I’ve always loved Sarsilmaz! I used to own the K2P and the B6P and the Hawk. Basically the 2000 mega, but I guess it was called a Hawk back then. Traded them to a friend for a 1911.

Can I order a long slide with say a 5" barrel? Is the trigger reach the same as Walther ppq?

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

We don't sell guns

When do you think you will get your hands on the SAR 9 sc?

@GBGuns

Жыл бұрын

That's up to SAR USA and our Patrons

Was looking at this when I got the IWI

@AOMartialArts

2 жыл бұрын

The Masada is good to go though!

@royalgoldfamily9244

2 жыл бұрын

@@AOMartialArts yea I got to say it's my favorite gun that I have

Where's the slide to frame fit?

I'm surprised how little coverage these get. Also their Sport model seems like a unicorn, you shoot one yet?

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

We haven't shot one yet, but have one in.

@12spies

2 жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns NIce. Interested to see how the optic mount works, looked a little different. But overall a sweet looking setup. Great video.

Will it take the 17 rd mags from the full size? Common sense says yes but you never know...

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

I imagine so, but we don't have a full size to test that with.

Is the larger baseplate magazine actually a plus 2, being a 17 round in addition to the flat plate 15 round? I’ve heard that rumor..any truth to that?

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

It is not.

@locksfoils

2 жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns thanks Chief

Looks like a HK VP-9 clone, which isn't a bad thing. Nice pistol, especially for the money.

@Rumpleskin

2 жыл бұрын

The full size I has a glock everything except mine has a manual safety molded to a vp grip. I like mine...

Hey Graham, I just got an email from Springfield Armory about the XDM Elite Compact being available in .45 ACP now. I was previously set on the 10mm, but now I'm kind of torn between the two. Considering the 3.8 inch barrel, do you think 10mm is going to still offer much over .45?

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

My article hasn't printed yet, but in my testing 3.8" still produces good energy in 10mm. 45 really needs a 5" or hot load in a shorter barrel.

Where the hell did you get one? I’m thinking they haven’t been officially released yet.

@danielledimichele164

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one from Battle Hawk Armory.

@wcstrawberryfields8011

2 жыл бұрын

TSS Warehouse sub 300$

I was trying to find you article on SAR. Can you assist?

@GBGuns

3 ай бұрын

It was in a printed magazine a few years back.

When are you doing a Springfield SA 35

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if we will

@PaulG-oc2ct

2 жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns darn wanted a comparison between that and the tisas br 9 which one is better

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

In my experience the Tisas fells nicer and has a better trigger, but the SA doesn't have the mag safety and didn't bite me (I shot one before the release)

I've got one for you. There is very little notoriety and information on this guy's smaller brother. The SAR9 sc. Review please?!

@GBGuns

4 ай бұрын

We might

@SB-mw1bg

4 ай бұрын

@@GBGuns

Do you have a husky dog?

Why does the trigger stay back until it is cocked

@GBGuns

Жыл бұрын

That's the way most guns work. It's the cooking that moves the trigger into position. The exception would be double-action guns.

@Moderndaycowboy74

Жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns I guess it's just more noticeable on that gun. I mostly shoot 1911s so it's a little different I guess

@GBGuns

Жыл бұрын

@@Moderndaycowboy74 That's valid, the springs on a 1911 trigger return it somewhat even if the trigger's not cocked. Most striker-fired guns, especially those with longer travel it's easier to see how far the trigger hasn't returned yet.

@Moderndaycowboy74

Жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns thanks for the info. Keep up the great videos. I'm learning a bunch from you

@GBGuns

Жыл бұрын

@@Moderndaycowboy74 Thank you. That's the major motivation of this channel: to the best of my ability, (and not forgetting it's not my day job) put out fair, quality information to help folks understand and enjoy firearms.

That's insane that you can't show back straps being installed!! Wtf! Modify??? Wtf!

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

I know, I've been waiting ten days for them to decide if me removing an optic plate was ok or not.

hola, una pistola curiosa, me recuerda mucho a dos de las mias la walther p99 y la hkp30, incluso tiene aires de glock, un frankenstain jajaja un saludo desde españa

I don't like the fact that it has the serial number three times. I'm assuming that's the serial number.

@GBGuns

Жыл бұрын

Yes, most modern foreign Handguns do

Be nice if it was optic cut, in this day and age makes no reason that all guns shouldn't be optic ready.

Oddly enough the only thing that makes me not want to purchase this firearm is the the branding on the slide I dont like that 😫

Kind of remind me of the sr series from ruger

What is a “magazine article” or a “newsstand” for that matter? Magazines are parts of guns.

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Beyond the low-entry world of digita,l where the consumer often has little idea if the media source has any validity, there is print. In magazines the author has been vetted and selected by senior professionals who then assign or approve the concept of an article before work is begun. The writer then spends months putting his/her story together before it is proofed and checked by multiple professionals before finally going to print in a physical magazine. The process is much slower than digital, but is one of the only ways you the consumer can get solid information about something that has been vetted and checked. On the other end of the spectrum is KZread and websites which require little more than money for someone to appear professional.

@scottmackey4182

2 жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns - thanks for the education. I will see if I can find one of these rarities called “news stands” and look for a paper magazine version.

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

They're a great source of authorative information. KZread can be great, but remember there's no check on who says what in video, it only requires a camera and internet to be on KZread. As a result it's not uncommon to see an amateur unwittingly make a mistake and then blame the product.

Madien türkiye sar9

Shut up and take my money!

Very very Glock inside.

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Except for the chassis, locking block, and rail designs.

Ruger Max 9 review? ? ? 👍

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

No, we don't Ruger here, Personal choice.

@danielk0106

2 жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns Max 9?

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

That's a Ruger, is it not?

@danielk0106

2 жыл бұрын

@@GBGuns Sorry, I misunderstood you it was late when i read the response. I was just wondering what y'all carry. Having a hard time finding anything that's comfortable. I guess I'll have to stick with a full size gun as the grip is always my issue. I might try the GX4 since it has grip panels you can swap out. Keep up the good work.

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Currently I carry a Grand Power K100 Decocker, Teya carries a S&W Shield but is looking for a change.

K🎲👑🦁NĞ

“Another Glock clone” - how about the much more obvious HK P30 clone?

@GBGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Neither, the internal chassis and construction style is beyond those.

The extra weight comes mostly from the slide.