Stoeger rolled out two new STR-series pistols at SHOT Show 2026, and both are refinements of existing platforms rather than ground-up redesigns. The STR9 Thinline+ takes the slim concealment pistol and pushes capacity up to 19+1 with a ported barrel, while the STR-45 Combat brings .45 ACP authority to the Combat platform with a 5.18-inch threaded barrel and 16-round magazines.
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:
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:
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.
These aren't flashy guns, and that's the point. Stoeger built them to work daily without fuss, whether that's concealed carry for the Thinline+ or duty/home defense for the STR-45 Combat. At $699 and $649 respectively, they're priced to compete with budget-tier striker-fired guns while including features like optic cuts, threaded barrels, and multiple magazines that usually cost extra.
What do you guys and gals think? Is the STR9 Thinline+ a legitimate concealment option at 19+1, or does that defeat the purpose of a "slim" pistol? And is there still a strong enough .45 ACP market to justify new platform development? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.