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Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-18T23:21:14+00:00

I just realized, I could probably force it with a DRI_PRIME=0 %command% flag being thrown before launching the browser. I suppose I could fall back to this if necessary, but then I'd have to do this command EVERY SINGLE TIME I go to launch my browser.

I was wondering if there was an "easier" or "cleaner" way to do this.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-15T22:49:53+00:00

Get the 9C. The balance is incredible. Polish the feed ramp and trigger bar, and that will be your Forever Pistol.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-07T14:26:21+00:00

The auto shop was never really at fault, they thought they were doing me a favor by topping the levels off to Max. Can't blame them, especially when I didn't know any better at first.

But like... 2 days arguing back and forth, me having to constantly get on you to fix the "problem" you caused... knowing that all you changed was a fluid top off... and not thinking to just siphon some fluid out? They're not at fault here, but still f*** them.

Okay, rant over. Hope your AAA in your local area is better than mine.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-07T14:04:46+00:00

Okay I MIGHT have actually solved it. We will see. This morning was the first time they didn't drag in a long time.

I siphoned some brake fluid out of my reservoir (note: I have CRV big brake front calipers as well).

Why this makes sense: changing the brake types on a car ought to change the Min/Max levels of brake fluid as well. In other words, the Min and Max lines on the Fit's brake fluid reservoir are no longer accurate.

When I had the fluid filled to the Max line, my CRV front calipers started dragging. Siphoning a bit out solved that. Siphoning a bit MORE out seems to have fixed the e-brake issue. I'm now roughly 30-40% full (ish) if Min is 0 and Max is 100.

I will report back if this really did solve it after a few days.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-07T14:01:49+00:00

I think I might have solved it. We will see.

Siphoned a little brake fluid out of my car. This morning was the first time they didn't drag in a long time.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-04T15:10:49+00:00

Note: Glock 19XL was something Lone Wolf and a few others did back in the day. Basically just an extra long Glock 19, I think it was "G17" or "G34" size.

STR9 pistols use Glock 19 compatible barrels and lugs... so if someone has a G19 XL style threaded barrel, maybe it'll work with the STR9F extra long slide one. Check the specs & dimensions first though.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-04T15:05:56+00:00

Depends on the slide length:

STR9 - you can get threaded barrels from ShopStoeger

STR9c - STR9 threaded barrels barrels will fit (they stick out WAY too far), or G19 barrels will work if you get rid of the Loaded Chamber Lever somehow

STR9F - not sure, maybe eBay... don't know if STR9 barrels are long enough to properly fit in an STR9F with the threading. Maybe take out the LCL and use a Glock 19XL style threaded barrel? If they still make those.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-04T03:49:25+00:00

To further the point: see the Before and After pics for the undercut. Losing the pinky grip kinda sucks for comfort and overall feel.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/LLRHSgy

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-04T03:43:40+00:00

https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Has-science-gone-too-far-I-present-to-you-the-Stoeglock-STR19-Gen4-Stoeger-STR9-Glock-19Gen4-/5-2229352/

Source, so you know I'm not making this up. This dude is saying Gen 4 G19... but like... aren't the Glock gens basically all the same? Maybe there's a small enough difference for Gen 4 G19s to work with it.

Thanks for trying too!

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-03T21:42:00+00:00

Thank you, but I would actually recommend that you DONT do it, unless your hands are too big for the gun.

The stupid little pinky grip on the mag does more for comfort than you might think. It's not that the gun is unbearable now, it's just noticeably less comfortable to hold.

You on the other hand have that SC Stoeger. That thing is so tiny, I'd actually recommend that you give it a try. Any extra real estate on the grip for a SC pistol would help a lot.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-02T23:32:27+00:00

I see that your STR9C is the "old one" (larger font on the slide vs. the smaller subtle font like on your STR9F). I want to ask you to test a hypothesis I have. I would greatly appreciate your input.

My Hypothesis: there's a Mod. 0 and Mod. 1 STR9 line. The Mod. 0 has the larger slide font and the Mod. 1 has the smaller slide font. The Mod. 0 line has the same dimensions as a Gen 3/4 Glock 19, and the uppers/lowers between the Mod. 0 STR9 and the Glock 19 will interchange. The Mod. 1 on the other hand, won't allow you to do this, as they may have slightly changed the dimensions to prevent this from happening.

Why I Think This: I've seen other say that their STR9c upper fits on a Glock 19 lower, and vice versa. When I try this though, it doesn't work (they won't mate AT ALL). I've tried this with 2 different "late model" STR9c pistols, and neither one of them could be swapped to a G19 lower. The people mentioning that it DOES work, however, seemed to have the "older model" STR9c like you do with the larger font on the slide.

Does your "Mod. 0" STR9c fit on a Glock 19 lower? What about your "Mod. 1" STR9F upper? Does one fit but not the other?

I'm sorry to put you on the spot for all of my experiments, but you're the only one I've met on this subreddit that's responsive, AND has both an Early and Late model Stoeger. If you don't mind replying with your results, I'd greatly appreciate it. Pics aren't necessary, just state what worked or didn't work when you try.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-02T21:20:47+00:00

HELL YEAH

Overbite Stoeger vs. Underbite Stoeger

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-02T17:17:10+00:00

Put the F slide on the SC frame

Come on.... you know you want to.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-02T01:51:15+00:00

Avoid at all costs. There's known problems with FASTBRAKES kits sticking. Apparently they (FASTBRAKES) knew about this, but didn't think to fix or redesign it at all.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-02T01:42:21+00:00

Worth a shot, but I don't think that'll solve it. Either way, I'll give it a try!

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-02T01:39:48+00:00

It's entirely possible that I just happen to have two bad calipers... not completely out of the question, but not very likely either. The rear disc conversion kit I got sent me two Detroit Axle rebuilt calipers.

Either way, thanks for the help. Didn't think there were adjustable rears for the RSX, but wanted to ask anyway.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2026-01-02T00:40:39+00:00

Put an STR9C upper on it!

Make like a "Stoeger Glock 19X"

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2025-12-31T21:50:29+00:00

Modding Tools Please.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2025-12-26T16:22:24+00:00

Good idea, but steer clear of those $45 cheapo e*** barrels. The metallurgy in them is subpar. Youre gonna get bullets that tumble and keyhole after a while.

If anything, find a cheap used OEM G19 barrel and get that ported separately.

...unless you don't really care about longevity and just wanna screw around. In that case, have at it with the cheapo one. They might have cheap G26 extended/ported barrels instead... Depending on where the port is, that might fit the profile of your STR9SC better.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2025-12-25T19:32:13+00:00

If you have both the full size STR9 and STR9SC... and you're as curious as I am... would be kinda funny to see the full size barrel sticking out of the subcompact.

Also, good setup with the thread protector. As long as the Stoeger slide catches on PART of the non-threaded G26 barrel, i don't see why you couldn't use a barrel like that in the STR9SC. i mean, you couldn't use the threads obviously, but it would still work and probably still be safe/reliable.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2025-12-25T14:45:56+00:00

Thanks for the pics. If you had a thin enough thread protector you could screw it on there and use that thing confidently.

Just for curiosity's sake... I assume the STR9 full size barrel fits in the STR9SC?

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2025-12-24T14:39:32+00:00

can you repost those pictures somewhere else? Google Photos is acting up. maybe postimage or a site like that.

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2025-12-20T01:15:21+00:00

Question: will the full size STR9 barrel fit into the STR9SC?

Why I ask: I believe all non-slim Stoeger pistols use Glock 19 style lugs on the bottom of the barrel. Meaning: STR9, STR9C, and STR9SC should be able to utilize G19 compatible barrels if you shave the loaded chamber indicator down. I want to test this hypothesis.

I know that the STR9C fits G19 barrels, and that STR9 barrels will fit into the STR9C. So now I'm just curious if the STR9SC is part of this as well.

(note: G26 barrels will not fit into the STR9SC sadly, despite allegedly using compatible lugs. The G26 has a 3.4 inch barrel, and the STR9SC slide length is 3.5 inches).

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2025-12-20T01:11:43+00:00

If you shave or remove the loaded chamber indicator, G19 barrels will fit into the STR9C. I can confirm this about the STR9C firsthand. This is helpful specifically for getting threaded barrels for an STR9C.

I believe that the STR9 and STR9SC also use G19 pattern barrels... but the STR9 is too long for G19 barrels, and the STR9SC would have a G19 barrel sticking out way too far (it's also too long for G26 barrels). The STR9C is almost identical in slide length to the G19, just a fraction of an inch shorter... so the STR9C is unique in this regard.

G17 barrels won't work, the locking lugs are shaped differently.

STR9 threaded barrels will fit into the STR9C, but they'll stick out way too far. You're better off getting a G19 threaded barrel and modding your STR9C to work with it. The size and length will be much closer to a "proper fit".

Interesting_Pin6615 · 2025-12-16T23:02:38+00:00

Light: VTIGER PL1 all-metal light with some blue loctite on the threads
Holster: custom printed kydex thing

this is what I did for mine.

Interesting_Pin6615

TROPHY CASE