[lklawson]

New for 2022, Savage Arms introduces their competitor to the Kel Tec PF9, Ruger LC9s, and the Glock 43.

This single-column 9mm pistol has an MSRP of $479 to $561 depending on model and options. Round-count at 7, 8, or 10 depending on flush-fit, extendomag or +1 baseplates.

You need a pic:

Here's their official link on the website:

Stance | Handgun | Savage Arms

Put accuracy and dependability in the palm of your hand with the new Savage handgun, Stance. Savage Stance is a micro-compact handgun and a new option for everyday carry.

savagearms.com

Just my opinion here, but I think that this is hitting the market 7 years too late. They should have popped this no later than the Glock 43. Now that the market is dominated by double-stack guns in the same size, holding 10+ rounds I think that this gun, no matter how well designed, is going to languish in obscurity. Maybe if they'd been able to ship in 2020, during the COVID buying panic, they would have been able to make back R&D, but this is WAY too late to the market. Maybe they've got a double-stack waiting in the wings to announce at SHOT or something. Otherwise Savage has just screwed the pooch with this. ...which makes me sad.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

 

[Rerun]

New for 2022, Savage Arms introduces their competitor to the Kel Tec PF9, Ruger LC9s, and the Glock 43.

This single-column 9mm pistol has an MSRP of $479 to $561 depending on model and options. Round-count at 7, 8, or 10 depending on flush-fit, extendomag or +1 baseplates.

You need a pic:

Here's their official link on the website:

Stance | Handgun | Savage Arms

Put accuracy and dependability in the palm of your hand with the new Savage handgun, Stance. Savage Stance is a micro-compact handgun and a new option for everyday carry.

savagearms.com

Just my opinion here, but I think that this is hitting the market 7 years too late. They should have popped this no later than the Glock 43. Now that the market is dominated by double-stack guns in the same size, holding 10+ rounds I think that this gun, no matter how well designed, is going to languish in obscurity. Maybe if they'd been able to ship in 2020, during the COVID buying panic, they would have been able to make back R&D, but this is WAY too late to the market. Maybe they've got a double-stack waiting in the wings to announce at SHOT or something. Otherwise Savage has just screwed the pooch with this. ...which makes me sad.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

Agree completely.

Price is a bit high.

Maybe if it sold for around $250-300?

eldar

 

[ajole]

With or without the teeny safety, Single action, priced like the Sig with the same features. Three colors of frame, but the slide is always black.

If they were offering a red dot slide at this price, they might have something.

We’ll see what the price is at the dealer, but there area LOT of proven higher capacity guns for 25-50% less money.

 

[Visper]

Just my opinion here, but I think that this is hitting the market 7 years too late. They should have popped this no later than the Glock 43. Now that the market is dominated by double-stack guns in the same size, holding 10+ rounds I think that this gun, no matter how well designed, is going to languish in obscurity. Maybe if they'd been able to ship in 2020, during the COVID buying panic, they would have been able to make back R&D, but this is WAY too late to the market. Maybe they've got a double-stack waiting in the wings to announce at SHOT or something. Otherwise Savage has just screwed the pooch with this. ...which makes me sad.

Kirk, I agree, most people are looking for more capacity, even if it is a single stack. Hellcat is the only one out of the bunch that isn't an X or XL for additional capacity. It's just amazing how they got that many rounds in a single stack. The next would be the X and XL options, aka Glock 43 and Sig P365. So now the Glock 43XL is a glorified G19 just thinner...

All the others are 6/7/8 +1 capacity.

Lets see we have(not a complete list but most popular):
1. Sig P365/X/XL/SAS etc...
2. Glock 43/X/XL
3. Springfield Hellcat
4. Ruger LC9
5. Kel Tec PF9
6. Walther CCP
7. S&W M&P Shield
8. Springfield XD-S
9. Kahr PM9
10. Mossberg MC1
11. Savage Stance

So the Savage offers a 10 round (extended base) mag, it may move them up the list if it adds capacity without really adding a ton of length to the grip.

I like the looks and wouldn't mind taking it for a test drive though. There will always be a spot for single stacks, but the market has s ton of options out there, but then again double stack wise there are even MORE options, so maybe we are reading this wrong and it will be a strong contender.

 

[ajole]

Double or single stack means nothing. It’s the width of the gun and grip.
Everyone is right at 1”. Some are 10% thinner, some are 10% thicker, but they’re all “thin enough”.

After that, it’s capacity, features, and ergonomics. To me, ergonomics trumps capacity and features. But some people like more capacity at any price, and others love features even if they can’t use them.

 

[lklawson]

I like the looks and wouldn't mind taking it for a test drive though. There will always be a spot for single stacks, but the market has s ton of options out there, but then again double stack wise there are even MORE options, so maybe we are reading this wrong and it will be a strong contender.

I hope so. I don't want bad things to happen to most gun companies.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk

 

[undeRGRound]

I'm with your original thesis, Kirk.

But I wouldn't be surprised if there is a double stack soon thereafter. If it's a great piece, and the YouTube reviewers can get that message thru their capacity bias (which I have as well) then perhaps Savage can become a CCW player too. Hopefully