Kimel AP-9

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Kimel AP-9
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Manufacturer A. A. Arms
Unit cost$279 MSRP
Produced1988–1994
VariantsMini AP-9
Target AP-9
P-95
AR-9 Carbine
Specifications
Mass3 lbs. 7 oz. (1,559 g)
Barrel  lengthStandard model: 5 in (127 mm)

Mini: 3 in (76 mm)
Target: 12 in (304 mm)

Carbine: 16.5 in (419 mm)

Cartridge 9×19 mm Parabellum
Action Blowback action

The Kimel AP-9 is a semiautomatic pistol that was manufactured by A. A. Arms and distributed by Kimel Industries, Inc. of Indian Trail, North Carolina. A. A. Arms began manufacturing the AP-9 in 1988 until 1994. [1] The AP-9 resembles the TEC-9.

The standard AP-9 has a 5-inch barrel. The AP-9 Target began with a 12-inch barrel (Target AP-9), but this was later reduced to 11 inches (AP-9/11 Target); they both have a separate fore-end and a fluted barrel. These firearms were banned by most states after the passage of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban. [2] [3] After the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994 a ten-round magazine was introduced. Original magazines included 10-round and 20-round capacities.

This firearm had original accessories of a hard plastic case, a nylon case with extra magazine pouches, a forward handle, a flash suppressor, and recoil compensator, as well as a barrel extension.

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