The SAR USA SAR9 SOCOM is a striker-fired 9mm pistol with a 5.2-inch threaded barrel and an optics-ready, ported slide. The slide has an RMSc footprint for direct red dot mounting and serrated surfaces front and rear. The frame includes a Picatinny rail and ships with 15-round capacity magazines. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: SAR USA 
• Model: SAR9 SOCOM 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 15+1 
• Barrel Length: 5.2 in 
• Color/Finish: OD Green (Special Forces Green) 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5.2-inch threaded barrel 
• Ported and serrated optics-ready slide with RMSc footprint 
• Picatinny rail on frame for accessories 
• OD Green (Special Forces Green) finish 
• 15-round magazine capacity

Owners of the SAR9 SOCOM appreciate the factory threaded barrel and ported slide combination, noting it reduces muzzle movement on follow-up shots without requiring aftermarket parts. The OD Green finish draws attention at the range and the overall package is seen as competition-ready out of the box for the price.

The RMSc footprint gets mixed reviews. Users who already own RMSc-footprint optics are happy; those coming from Trijicon or larger footprint dots need an adapter plate, which some feel should have been addressed with a more universal cut. The Picatinny rail is well-regarded for light attachment.

SAR USA's aftermarket support is the most common concern. The SAR9 SOCOM has a smaller accessories ecosystem compared to more established striker-fired platforms, and holster availability for the ported slide profile takes effort to find. Build quality itself draws few complaints.