Steyr | SHOT Show 2026

Steyr is a company with many iconic firearms in their lineup, that doesn’t get tons of attention these days. As mentioned in my Range Day summary, I got to check out their new line of pistols earlier in the week. Once SHOT Show formally kicked off, I made my way to their booth to get a closer look at their latest offerings.

Steyr SHOT Show 2026

ATc and ATd pistols

I won’t go into detail here regarding Steyr’s new ATd and ATc pistols, as I covered that in the above linked Range Day summary. However, I did get the chance to handle a few more configurations and chat to some reps about them. One of the most interesting things I heard was that Steyr is providing CAD files to the public for these guns. I was told that shooters will be able to 3D print their own grips and optic plates for these pistols for free.

While I’m sure more esoteric manufacturers have done something similar in the past, this was a shock coming from a company as large as Steyr. According to the rep, Steyr expects this to be the way of the future, and they want to get a headstart on progress. Between this, and the interchangeable parts, I’m excited to see how this plays out.

Monoblock Rifle

Outside of surplus guns, I haven’t had too much time on bolt action rifles. A few trade shows have set me up on 1,000 yard ranges with success in the past, and there are a fair number of modern and historical bolt guns that grab my attention. The Steyr Monoblock was one of them.

From a technical aspect, the standout feature of the Steyr Monoblock is its unified barrel and receiver. This means shooters can swap barrels for a simple caliber change, with certain changes also requiring a bolt head and magazine swap. The stock and trigger stay as one unit, along with a single bolt for all calibers. Calibers include 270WIN, 308WIN, 6.5CM, 30-06, 300 Win Mag, and 375H&H. Bolt handles are also swappable for round or “tactical” shaping to suit the user’s preference. Magazine capacity is 3 rounds for magnum cartridges, and 4 rounds for standard pressure loads.

From an aesthetic aspect, the standout feature is the stock. The stock is a work of art, with leather inlays, excellent shaping, and metallic accents. Practical shooters can opt for a synthetic stock with a variety of color combinations available. More discerning shooters can select European walnut, with three grades to choose from. It was this wooden stock which grabbed my attention, as high quality wood is becoming harder to find in our plastic world.

Other Rifles

Steyr offers more than just the Monoblock. While each appealed to me in one way or another, I’ll summarize them all here for simplicity.

First is the Classic II. This is the next gun to catch my eye in the Steyr booth, specifically a sample featuring a Mannlicher style stock and fixed irons. As a kid I remember scoffing guns like this as outdated and useless, yet now I find myself appreciating the classic look. Despite the old school design, our fixed irons sport high visibility fiber optics, and the barrel is cold hammer forged with a subtle twist.

Next was the Pro Hunter III, specifically a youth model sporting Mossy Oak Bottomland camo. Despite being a relatively new camo pattern, it immediately evoked Cold War vibes for me, like classic East German Raindrop camouflage. This was more of a traditional modern rifle, with a polymer stock, and threaded 16-inch barrel.

Finally there was the classic Steyr Scout Rifle, as popularized by Colonel Jeff Cooper. I’ve handled Scout Rifles in the past, and rarely pass up an opportunity to do so. While considered anachronistic by some, the Scout Rifle will always have a place in my heart. From the integral flip-up irons, to spare magazine storage in the stock, integral bipod, and light weight, the Scout is an incredibly unique rifle. Despite the relatively powerful optic, the gun was still light and handy, and produces daydreams of safari in Africa, or hiking through the forests of Idaho.

Closing Out Steyr at SHOT Show 2026

I spent a lot of time in the Steyr booth this year, well over an hour across a few stops. During that time I chatted with nearly every rep in the booth, both about guns and otherwise. Some conversations covered our time in the Air Force between myself and one of their suit wearing higher ups, while another had us reminiscing over the now-discontinued M9 pistols from Steyr.

It was refreshing to have a welcoming atmosphere where I didn’t feel rushed or like an inconvenience for those working. Sadly not everyone is as pleasant to those who come looking for information. Even more pleasant was seeing this attitude reflected to others who approached, regardless of what their badge said about them. Finally, I’m glad that at least one of their reps saw my cat-like saving of a falling rifle, which was definitely all skill rather than luck.

Steyr, if you need a full-time gun catcher, I’ll be here waiting.

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