By: Friedrich Seiltgen
Copyright © 2022
Miami Based SAR USA is the importer for Sarsilmaz Arms, based in Turkey. Sar USA is now importing their SAR9 Compact X! The Compact model is approximately the size of a Glock 19, so it’s small enough to conceal but big enough for a day at the range. Let’s take a look.
THE FRAME
The frame is a compact size polymer for light weight and concealability. The 20-degree grip angle provides built in accuracy, and the trigger undercut along with the interchangeable grip panels and backstraps let you get a good, comfortable grip. Safety features include a firing pin block and trigger safety.
THE SLIDE & BARREL
The slide is forged steel with lightening cuts that also serve as forward serrations to help to work the pistol and the slide is finished in a platinum Cerakote. The Compact X comes with factory sights fitted. The 4-inch hammer-forged barrel is target crowned. The slide comes with white 3 dot sights, and the rear is factory cut for micro red dot use.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Striker Fired, Single Action
Caliber: 9x19mm
Magazine capacity: 15 Rounds
Sights: White 3 dot, cut for micro red dot
Barrel Length: 4 Inches
Overall Length: 7.2 Inches
Width: 1.4 Inches
Weight: 26.8 Ounces
MSRP: $556
URL: www.sarusa.com
THE VERDICT
Although the Compact X comes with a lot of features that you would find in a higher priced gun, the price point is a little higher than I would like to see. The X package comes with a holster, two 15 round magazines, a magazine pouch, and a weapon light. Take a look and see if it’s right for you.
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Friedrich Seiltgen is a retired Master Police Officer with 20 years of service with the Orlando Police Department. He conducts training in Lone Wolf Terrorism, Firearms, and Active Shooter Response. His writing has appeared in RECOIL, FloridaJolt.com, Soldier of Fortune, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, American Thinker, Homeland Security Today, and The Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International. Contact him at [email protected]