Glock 18 vs Steyr M9-A1

1986–Present

2008–Present

~250,000 estimated (including all variants)

~100,000 estimated

204 mm (8.03 in) standard, 236 mm (9.29 in) on 18C model

183 mm (7.2 in)

102 mm (4.02 in) standard, 135 mm (5.31 in) on 18C model

102 mm (4.0 in)

625 g (1.38 lb) empty (standard), 730 g (1.61 lb) with 33‑round magazine

760 g (26.8 oz) empty

33 rounds standard, 50‑round drum, 10‑round compact magazines available

17 rounds (9x19mm), 15 rounds (.40 S&W/.357 SIG)

Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired Safe Action system

Short recoil, locked-breech, tilting barrel

Safe Action striker‑fire with slide‑mounted fire selector (semi‑auto / fully‑auto)

Safe Action striker-fired with integrated trigger safety

Fixed polymer rear notch and front post; optional tritium night sights and aftermarket rail‑mounted optics

Trapezoidal front and rear sight system (triangular front post, V-notch rear); optional tritium night sights