The L9-A1 is the largest of the Steyr pistol line and offers maximum accuracy for duty use, home defense and target shooting. A full-length integrated Picatinny rail allows for mounting of nearly any standard light and/or laser. The slide of the Steyr L9-A1 also features slide-racking grooves at both the rear and front of the slide. Featuring a low bore axis, this pistol minimizes recoil and improves control. The lower frame of the gun offers a standard slide release, right-handed magazine drop button and pivoting break-down lever. A key-operated manual safety is located next to the takedown lever. This gun also features three loaded chamber indicators. Sights are Steyr's trapezoidal setup for quick and easy sight picture acquisition. The barrel features traditional rifling that allows for shooting unjacketed lead bullets. This model features a 1/2x28 threaded barrel.