Kimel AP-9

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|Indian Trail], North Carolina. A. A. Arms began manufacturing the AP-9 in 1988 until 1994. The AP-9 resembles the TEC-9.

Design

The standard AP-9 has a 5-inch barrel. The AP-9 Target began with a 12-inch barrel, but this was later reduced to 11 inches ; 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].
After the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994, a ten-round magazine was introduced. Original magazines included 10-round and 20-round capacities.

Accessories

The AP-9 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.