New Steyr ATD!..What the SIG P320 Should Have Been!?!

Published on September 7, 2025
Duration: 9:29

The Yankee Marshal reviews Steyr's new all-metal pistols, the ATD (duty) and ATC (competition) lines, which are based on AEX designs. He highlights their hammer-fired, all-metal construction as a positive departure from the market's trend towards polymer striker-fired guns. While appreciating the design, he expresses a desire for polymer frame options and chamberings beyond 9mm, suggesting these could be ideal alternatives to striker-fired pistols like the SIG P320.

Quick Summary

Steyr is launching new ATD (duty) and ATC (competition) all-metal pistols with steel slides and aluminum frames. These hammer-fired pistols are seen as a positive alternative to the market's prevalence of polymer striker-fired firearms, with potential for future polymer frame versions and larger caliber offerings.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Steyr's Underrated Status
  2. 00:24Channel Support Request
  3. 00:37Mustache Disclaimer
  4. 00:48New Steyr All-Metal Pistols
  5. 01:09ATD vs. ATC Categories
  6. 01:21Duty vs. Competition Finishes
  7. 01:46Groundbreaking? AEX Connection
  8. 02:16Market Issues: Polymer & Striker-Fired
  9. 02:33Hammer-Fired, Not Striker-Fired
  10. 02:43Manual Safety Discussion
  11. 03:15Positive Step Forward for Steyr
  12. 03:32Desire for Hammer-Fired & All-Metal
  13. 03:40Collaboration with AEX
  14. 03:51AEX Design Origins
  15. 04:16Alternative to Glock/Sig
  16. 04:20Price Expectations
  17. 04:33Carry Gun Alternative
  18. 04:47P320 Debacle & Striker-Fired Risks
  19. 05:06Striker-Fired Market Share
  20. 05:14Better Off with DA/SA Hammer-Fired
  21. 05:20Ideal Future: Polymer Frames
  22. 05:38What the SIG P320 Should Have Been
  23. 05:52P250 Evolution
  24. 06:03Aluminum Frame Preference
  25. 06:13Polymer Preference
  26. 06:27Hammer-Fired Polymer Guns
  27. 06:34The Ideal P320 Alternative
  28. 06:43Hopes for the ATD Line
  29. 06:56Manual Safety Engagement Check
  30. 07:12CZ Safety Analogy
  31. 07:29Manual Safety as Optional Feature
  32. 07:46Desired Improvements: Caliber & Frame
  33. 07:53The Trinity of Gun Problems
  34. 08:07Potential for a Great Gun
  35. 08:16Sig Sauer's Missed Opportunity
  36. 08:23Good Step Forward for Steyr
  37. 08:25Bringing Steyr to the Forefront
  38. 08:39Hope for Increased Attention
  39. 09:20Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new Steyr ATD and ATC pistols?

Steyr is releasing five new all-metal pistols, divided into ATD (duty) and ATC (competition) models. These feature steel slides and aluminum frames, moving away from polymer construction and striker-fired mechanisms.

How do the Steyr ATD and ATC pistols differ?

The ATD duty models have black finishes on their aluminum frames and steel slides. The ATC competition models are distinguished by a silver finish on both the frame and slide, and may have different slide cuts for competition features.

What is the reviewer's main criticism of the current gun market?

The reviewer believes there are too many polymer guns, too many striker-fired guns, and too many 9mm chamberings. He sees these new Steyr pistols as a positive step by offering hammer-fired, all-metal alternatives.

What improvements does the reviewer suggest for the Steyr ATD line?

The reviewer hopes Steyr will offer the ATD models with polymer frames, introduce them in calibers like .40 S&W or 10mm, and potentially offer versions without a manual safety.

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