[SHOT 2026] Stoeger STR9 Thinline+ & STR-45 Combat - Practical Upgrade

The  STR9 Thinline+ keeps the signature 1-inch-wide slide that made the original Thinline a solid concealment option, but pairs it with a full-size grip for a better hold. Capacity jumps to 19+1 with the included full-size magazine, and two additional 14-round magazines give you the option to run it more compact. The 3.29-inch barrel is ported for recoil management, and the slide comes optic-ready with a direct mount cut for RMSc Shield-pattern optics. No adapter plates needed.

Stoeger finished the slide in Tungsten Cerakote for durability and includes a tritium front sight for low-light work. The frame is still synthetic black with a lower bore axis and lighter slide for easier manipulation. The enlarged magazine well speeds up reloads, and at $699, it sits in the middle of the striker-fired market with features that typically cost more.

Stoeger STR9 Thinline+ Specs:

• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Frame: Crossover, black synthetic
• Slide Finish: Tungsten Cerakote
• Capacity: 19+1 (1 magazine), 14+1 (2 magazines)
• Barrel: 3.29" ported
• Sights: Tritium front
• Optic-Ready: Yes, RMSc Shield direct-mount
• MSRP: $699

The STR-45 Combat expands Stoeger's Combat series into .45 ACP territory with a full-size platform built for duty or serious home defense. The 5.18-inch barrel is threaded .578x28 for suppressors or brakes and comes with a thread protector. Capacity is 16+1 with the extended magazines, three of which ship in the box. That's a lot of .45 ACP on tap compared to traditional 1911-style platforms that top out around 10 rounds.

The STR-45 Combat uses high-visibility, suppressor-height fiber-optic sights with a fully adjustable rear. The slide is optic-ready and includes four mounting plates for popular red dot footprints. The frame has a high-traction grip, undercut trigger guard, and interchangeable backstraps in small, medium, and large sizes. The full-length frame runs flush to the slide for mounting lights or lasers, and an enlarged magwell helps with fast reloads.

Stoeger STR-45 Combat Specs:

• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Frame: Black synthetic with high-traction grip
• Slide Finish: Black nitride
• Capacity: 16+1 (three magazines included)
• Barrel: 5.18" threaded (.578x28 TPI)
• Sights: Fiber-optic front and rear, suppressor-height, adjustable rear
• Optic-Ready: Yes, includes four mounting plates
• Features: Interchangeable backstraps, ambidextrous slide stop, reversible mag release, enlarged magwell, Picatinny rail
• MSRP: $649

Both pistols stick to Stoeger's formula of packing practical features into budget-friendly packages. The Thinline+ addresses the capacity complaints from the original Thinline while keeping it slim enough for concealed carry. The STR-45 Combat gives .45 ACP shooters a modern platform with suppressor-ready threading and high-capacity magazines without the $1,000+ price tags from boutique manufacturers.