Guns SAR USA: The SAR9 Family From Fullsize To Subcompact Recoil Staff October 31, 2025 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Sponsored Content At SAR USA, “The best should be within everyone’s reach” is much more than a tagline upon which the company hangs it’s hat: It’s a philosophy and a promise that gets assembled into each an every gun that ships out their factory doors. When they say that quality firearms shouldn’t be a privilege reserved for the deepest pockets, they damn well mean it. Based in Miami, SAR USA is the exclusive importer in the United States for Sarsilmaz firearms, ammunition, and accessories. They continuously collaborate with Sarsilmaz to curate and import products that are purpose-built to meet the needs and desires of American customers. What does that mean? Well, it means that a gun never gets to you unless it first meets their rigorous standards. Sarsilmaz, the Turkish manufacturer with a legacy dating back to 1880—that’s more than 140 years of innovation—is home to Europe’s largest arms production facilities. The company and been trusted by law enforcement, military personnel, and special operations teams in more than 80 countries, and its products continue to set a global benchmark for reliability and excellence. The SAR9 is the company’s flagship product line, designed specifically to offer performance and value in the U.S. market. The way these guns look, feel, and shoot illustrate SAR USA’s commitment to delivering firearms with the highest standards of reliability, performance, and innovation. Designed to exceed NATO standards, the SAR9 has proven its reliability and performance through rigorous testing under extreme conditions, including Arctic cold and extreme heat; salt exposure, fouling, and drop tests; and more than 150,000 rounds of live fire testing. After a five-year trial, the SAR9 was selected by NATO over well-known brands from Austria, Germany, Belgium, and the United States. Through a series of diverse models, the SAR9 family is designed to offer solutions for concealed carry, home defense, competition, and tactical needs. All models are optic-ready and designed to provide customers with ideal ergonomics and reduced recoil. The Compact, Fullsize, Sport, and SOCOM models also feature interchangeable backstraps for a customized grip — and the company’s magazines are interchangeable across the entire family as well. And the people behind the innovation at SAR USA are so confident that you’ll be impressed by the performance and value of the guns they design and build that all their guns come with a limited lifetime warranty. SAR9 FULLSIZE RANGE-BORN. DUTY-READY. Unshakable versatility proven in service around the world, the SAR9 Fullsize adapts to every mission with 17+1 capacity, optics-ready slide, and 150,000-round NATO trial reliability. KEY FEATURES Adaptable fullsize 9mm pistol engineered for confidence, control, and endurance across duty, defense, and the range. Tritium 3-dot night sights and RMSc footprint optics-ready slide maximize precision on target in any light condition. Personalized comfort of contoured and textured grip with ergonomic backstrap and side panel modularity (S/M/L). Palmetto State Armory$220 SPECS: Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 17+1 Optic Footprint: RMSc Barrel Length: 4.5” Size (LxH): 7.5” x 5.6” Weight: 26.7 Oz MSRP: $520 SAR9 COMPACT EVERYDAY RELIABLE. CONFIDENCE CARRIED. Blending the concealability of a small frame pistol with fullsize control and capacity, the SAR9 Compact delivers unshakable confidence for uncompromising protection. KEY FEATURES Lightweight, compact pistol with 15+1 firepower for reliable home defense and everyday carry both on and off duty. Tritium 3-dot night sights and RMSc footprint optics-ready slide maximize precision on target in any light condition. Personalized comfort of contoured and textured grip with ergonomic backstrap and side panel modularity (S/M/L). Palmetto State Armory$200 SPECS: Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 15+1 Optic Footprint: RMSc Barrel Length: 4” Size (LxH): 7.2” x 5.3” Weight: 26.3 Oz MSRP: $510 SAR COMPACT SOCOM MISSION-READY. EVERYDAY RELIABLE. Delivering NATO-proven reliability in a compact package, the SAR9 Compact SOCOM combines tactical features and adaptable practicality for concealed and overt missions. KEY FEATURES Extended 4.7-inch threaded barrel and 3-dot tritium night sights for tactical and recreational suppressed shooting. Flared magwell and RMSc footprint optics-ready slide optimize speed and maximize precision on target. Personalized comfort of contoured and textured grip with ergonomic backstrap and side panel modularity (S/M/L). Palmetto State Armory$520 SPECS: Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 15+1 Optic Footprint: RMSc Barrel Length: 4.7” Size (LxH): 8” x 5.3” Weight: 28.1 Oz MSRP: $530 SAR9 SUBCOMPACT SMALL FRAME. FULL CONFIDENCE. Unshakable reliability in a small, slim, and lightweight package, SAR9 SC delivers deep concealment without compromise for discreet carry and personal defense. KEY FEATURES Easily concealed subcompact with 12+1 pinky extension compatible with 15/17-round capacity sleeved magazines. Tritium 3-dot night sights and RMSc footprint optics-ready slide maximize precision on target in any light condition. 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