| Image | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
 | Strike Arms Pistol | Check Price |
From high-end to bottom of the barrel budget Glock clones, I’ve shot more than I can begin to remember. Some have blown me away and some have probably been better off as paperweights, but the majority fall in the middle.
The Strike Arms compact pistol frame caught my eye immediately due to its aggressive texturing and cuts, so I reached out to the team over at Strike and they were kind enough to send me a complete build with Strike Industries components and a Hexion Tech Seeker red dot sight.
So before we go any further, I’d like to send a huge shout out to them!
It’s hard not to compare a build like this to a standard Glock, so I’ll try to refrain from it too much, but the review wouldn’t be complete without it. That said, with or without a Glock to compare it too, I think you’d be surprised.
Features
The first thing I noticed when I got the Strike Arms frame in my hand was how light it was and the grip texture.
It’s aggressive enough to lock the pistol into your hand without being annoying and feels great in hand overall. The grip angle feels natural, and the beavertail allows a high grip without worrying about slide bite.
Once you pair all of that with the sizable trigger guard undercut, it’s hard to find something to complain about from a purchase perspective. The pistol points naturally for me, and draws from concealment easily and quickly.
The slide honestly looks great in my opinion, but the serrations are a bit slicker than I’d like. However, I had no issues racking the slide or press checking. It features a universal optics mount cut and the Seeker mounted with ease.
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Range Report
On the range, the pistol ran without a single hiccup. I wound up putting 400 or so rounds through it so far, with ammo ranging from cheaper Blazer Brass 124-grain to defensive ammo such as Hornady Critical Duty and even some subsonic ammo from Hornady.
Accuracy was consistent and predictable. The trigger that came with the frame was pre-installed and I’m not sure what type it is, but it gets the job done.
Is it the smoothest? No. Does it have the shortest reset? No. Is it repeatable? Yes, and that’s most important.
At typical defensive distances, it had no problem keeping tight groups that I’d be more than confident with to carry. The Seeker provided adequate brightness in both indoor and outdoor settings, and with the variety of reticles it provides, you can really set it up for your style of shooting.
In a nutshell, the Strike Arms pistol handled well and shot reliably. I still need some more time with it, but so far so good.
Pros & Cons
- Affordable without sacrificing quality
- Ergonomic cuts and aggressive texturing
- Shoots reliably
- Plays host to a plethora of Glock Gen3 aftermarket parts
- Frame comes with pre-installed parts kit
- Overall build can cost more than a factory Glock (depending on the parts you pick)
- Trigger leaves a bit to be desired, but it’s an easy fix
Final Thoughts
After my time with the Strike Arms pistol, I’m happy to report that it definitely doesn’t fall into the “better as a paperweight” category. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, but it does the fundamentals very well. It’s comfortable to shoot, reliable, and practical.
For someone looking for a compact frame to build out without unnecessary gimmicks, this one is worth a serious look. It may not have decades of history behind it, but so far it has proven a capable contender.
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