Austrian manufacturer Steyr is one of the original companies to manufacture semi-automatic handguns, starting in the late 19th century. The company’s designs were used during both world wars, and its modern designs include a “Wonder Nine” and an extensive lineup of polymer-frame pistols. New for 2026, Steyr is introducing the At series of pistols, modular handguns designed for self-defense and competition.
Designed as a collaboration between Steyr and Slovenian manufacturer Arex Defense, At pistols are short-recoil operated, hammer-fired, semi-automatic pistols chambered in 9 mm Luger with metal frames. Their built-in safeties include a disconnector safety, a firing pin safety and a drop safety, and the pistols have passed NATO STANAG 4512 requirements. Controls include a bilateral manual safety and a reversible magazine release. Magazines have a capacity of 18 rounds, with extended plus two baseplate available. Frames have an M1913 Picatinny accessory rail milled into their dustcover. The pistols are optics ready through the use of a plate system.
At pistols are designed to be modular, with trigger components interchangeable to allow for DA/SA pistols to be converted to single-action-only. Slide assemblies are also interchangeable, and three sizes of grip panels are available. Steyr also offers a downloadable, open-source file where owners can customize and 3D print their own grips, as well as the frame’s beavertail insert.
The Steyr At series is divided into two categories. The AtD (defense) series is tailored to concealed carry and self-defense. They have a steel slide, a cold hammer-forged chromoly steel barrel and an aluminum frame. Steel parts are given a nitrocarburized surface finish. The firing system is double-action/single-action (DA/SA) with a frame-mounted decocker. Sights are a black serrated rear sight and front sight with a white dot, both mounted in dovetails. The AtD Compact has an MSRP of $899. The AtD Compact Comp has an integrated compensator and has an MSRP of $1,099.
The Steyr AtC (competition) series is available in three models, all of which have stainless-steel slides and frames and cold hammer-forged chromoly steel barrels. Designed for entry-level competitors, the Base model has a 5-inch barrel and a DA/SA trigger with decocker. They have an adjustable black serrated rear sight and black front target post fitted in a dovetail. It has an MSRP of $1,999.
The AtC Rock series have hand-finished, competition-tuned components and come with a recoil buffer spring set and hammer spring set for owners to be able to further customize their handguns. Their slides have forward serrations/lightening cuts. Sights are an adjustable competition rear sight and a front post with a fiber-optic insert fit into a dovetail. The firing mechanism is single-action-only with a manual safety. The AtC Rock is available in both a 5-inch barrel (MSRP $2,399) and 6-inch barrel (MSRP $2,499).
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