| Kimel AP-9 | |
| Origin: | United States |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Unit Cost: | $279 MSRP |
| Production Date: | 1988–1994 |
| Variants: | Mini AP-9 Target AP-9 P-95 AR-9 Carbine |
| Part Length: | Standard model: 5 in (127 mm) Mini: 3 in (76 mm) Target: 12 in (304 mm) Carbine: 16.5 in (419 mm) |
| Weight: | 3 lbs. 7 oz. (1,559 g) |
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.