{"id":342438,"date":"2022-10-06T12:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T18:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/?p=342438"},"modified":"2024-10-10T23:49:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T04:49:27","slug":"sarsilmaz-usa-sar-9-review-with-frank-valentine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunmagwarehouse.com\/blog\/sarsilmaz-usa-sar-9-review-with-frank-valentine\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarsilmaz USA SAR 9 Review with Frank Valentine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Budget guns have come a long way. As firearms technology continues to improve, feature-rich guns with lower price tags are widely available. Turkey produces many of those guns, one of which is the Sarsilmaz SAR 9 9mm pistol. Firearms of America<\/em>\u2019s Frank Valentine gives us the rundown in the video linked below.<\/p>\n

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Frank Valentine gives us the lowdown on the SAR 9 pistol.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SAR 9 Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Caliber: 9mm Luger<\/li>\n
  • Capacity: 17+1 or 10+1<\/li>\n
  • Barrel Length: 4.4 inches<\/li>\n
  • Overall Length: 7.5 inches<\/li>\n
  • Width: 1.4 inches<\/li>\n
  • Weight: 27.8 ounces<\/li>\n
  • Action: Striker fired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    SAR 9 Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Frank likes the SAR 9\u2019s layout, saying the 4.4-inch barrel and 17-round capacity are just about perfect for a 9mm pistol. He shoots several five-round groups in the video but notes that he shot it quite a bit before filming.<\/p>\n

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    Frank likes the finger grooves and says the grip is very pleasant, though he wishes the stippling was more aggressive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Frank says the grip is his favorite thing about the SAR 9. The grip panels have nice stippling, though Frank says he would like it to be more aggressive. The SAR 9 grip features finger grooves, which Frank says he likes after shooting the gun. He misses them on the Gen 5 Glocks. The SAR 9\u2019s grooves are a bit more understated than the Glock grooves and look quite comfortable. Frank says, \u201cIt feels really, really good. Very ergonomic, very pleasant\u2026perfect shape.\u201d<\/p>\n

    The controls are solid, if not spectacular. Frank says the stippled mag release button is a bit too thin and \u201ccould probably use a little more area.\u201d The mag ejection is very positive, however, and the ejected mags just fly out. The mag release is reversible.<\/p>\n

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    The SAR 9 controls are solid, if not spectacular. Note the undersized mag release.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The textured slide release is low profile but, again, very positive. It is not ambidextrous, though the SAR 9 does have a frame-mounted ambidextrous thumb safety. The safety locks the trigger but not the slide. Frank prefers to not have a manual safety but it\u2019s not a deal breaker. The safety catch is textured as well.<\/p>\n

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    The frame-mounted thumb safety is ambidextrous.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The SAR 9 also features a forward picatinny rail section and the trigger guard is textured on the front. The slide has standard front and rear cocking serrations. The sights are standard three-dot. In a nice touch, there is a stippled spot for the offhand thumb on both sides of the frame.<\/p>\n

    Shooting the SAR 9<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The trigger is Frank\u2019s least favorite thing about the SAR 9. He shows that the trigger is very mushy, though it does break crisply. \u201cA little bit too much stuff going on,\u201d he says. You\u2019ll need some time to get used to it, but Frank cautions that the SAR 9\u2019s trigger is not one that you will ever really know exactly where it breaks.<\/p>\n

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    The trigger is mushy, but it does break crisply.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Frank likes the Sar 9\u2019s accuracy and reliability. The recoil is very easy to manage. The recoil spring is fairly heavy but \u201cnot too tough\u201d to rack. The comfortable grip aids accuracy.<\/p>\n

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    Frank enjoyed shooting the SAR 9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Nevertheless, the slide fails to lock open on the final round two out of three times in the video. Frank attributes that to the gun still breaking in, a stiff recoil spring, and his use of lower grain cartridges for testing. He doesn\u2019t say which ammo he\u2019s using, but many commenters said that 124-grain rounds run great in their SAR 9s. The slide finally locked back after the third five-shot group.<\/p>\n

    Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Overall, Franks likes the SAR 9. \u201cI think it\u2019s a great, great value. I\u2019m a fan of pretty much everything. The trigger could be better, but considering the price, it\u2019s definitely something I can deal with. I don\u2019t think you can go wrong with this one if you want to stick to the budget.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Budget guns do have their place. Not everyone can afford to be a gun snob. Companies like Sarsilmaz USA provide quality firearms for folks who need a reliable gun without blowing up the family expenses. Looks like the SAR 9 fits that niche. Sarsilmaz USA does not list an MSRP, but I found them in the $549.00 range.<\/p>\n

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    Frank says the SAR is a great value.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    About Frank Valentine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    I don\u2019t usually include stuff like this, but since I had never encountered Frank before watching this video, I did a little background on him. He immigrated to the US from the former Soviet Union in 2008. He became an American citizen in 2019. Frank is now a Second Amendment activist, focusing on teaching young people about the benefits of firearms ownership. That\u2019s something I can get behind. You can check him out at firearmsofamerica.org.<\/p>\n