Always wanted a STEYR GB...

[craig]

Came across one within trading reach a couple of years ago. It came with 2, 19 round magazines (which are enough). It is everything it is reputed to be, & hoped for. I don't use it heavily because Steyr or no one else has replacement parts or springs for it. A shame because its really enjoyable, & does reliably digest any 9mm you may put in it.  I think its an Ingenious design & only takes about 30 seconds to field strip for cleaning. It is also extremely accurate

[trooper]

I remember those. Nice find.

[rock185]

That's a beauty Craig. A pistol I never owned, but always thought they were interesting, quality, pistols. Never heard anything negative about Steyr GB quality and reliability, or anything positive about that hideous U.S. made "copy" called the Rogak P-18.

[CXM]

Does your Steyr have rotary locking system?

Thanks

Chuck

[craig]

Jul 29, 2017 4:25:42 GMT -5 CXM said:

Does your Steyr have rotary locking system?

Thanks

Chuck

Hi Chuck, There is NO actual locking system, as the barrel is stationary & attached rigidly to the frame. The recoil spring & gas escaping from the holes in the barrel dampen recoil. Because the barrel is fixed in place (like Walther & Makarov) accuracy is greatly improved. With this dampening system double taps are very easily controlled.

[craig]

Jul 28, 2017 21:31:12 GMT -5 rock185 said:

That's a beauty Craig. A pistol I never owned, but always thought they were interesting, quality, pistols. Never heard anything negative about Steyr GB quality and reliability, or anything positive about that hideous U.S. made "copy" called the Rogak P-18.

Been wondering if there are any Rogak springs available, since there are NO Steyr GB springs anywhere. I don't need any yet, but would like some spares, & have been hunting them.

Several years after the GB came out & had established a following, I first read about them. Never thought I could afford one, but everybody gets lucky sometime.

4/7/2018  Still keenly interested in Steyr GBs.  Since the last post, I just missed buying a second GB from BUDS, after dawdling a few hours to long thinking about it. It was in excellent shape & had 2 magazines, but didn't last long @ $400.

I also learned that a German company was re issuing them, but not replying to emailed inquires about US availability or spring kits. 

So it goes, but not giving up. It almost seems like STEYR is trying to forget a painful defeat (by Glock). A shame when compared to many lesser products on the market. The GB is worth keeping going.  Always interested in any information or leads.