Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm – Roller Delayed and Technology Advanced

You may have seen rumors on the internet of this firearm being overseas, but now the rumors can be dispelled. This firearm is real and it is in the United States: the Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm. This is an advanced roller-delayed operating system, PDW-style 9mm. Whether you want to deploy this compact handgun as a truck gun, bedside home defense tool, or simply enjoy it at the range with your friends, it is officially here!

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Specifications – Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm

The Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm is definitely going to be a series of firearms from Springfield because at the time of its announcement, they already have 2 offerings for the public. The stock or base model has an MSRP of $999 while an upgraded version featuring a Strike Industries FSA brace will run you $1,149 at full retail. All of the specs for the Springfield Armory Kuna can be read below:

Cartridge: 9mm
Barrel: 6″ Cold Radial Hammer Forged, Melonite®, 1:10
Sights: Hybrid Flip-Up
Upper Receiver: Monolithic Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum, Type III Hardcoat Anodized
Lower Receiver: Injection Molded Glass-Filled Polymer
Gas System: Roller-Delayed
Handguard: Integral, M-Lok®
Pistol Brace: None (Stock Model) | Strike Industries FSA (Brace Equipped Model)
Trigger: Flat Aluminum

Muzzle Device: Multi-Port Muzzle Brake
Receiver End Plate: Picatinny
Charging Handle: Ambidextrous, Non-Reciprocating
Safety Switch: Ambidextrous
Trigger Guard: Integral to Receiver
Grip: AR-Pattern w/ Adaptive Grip Texture
Magazines: (2) 30-Round
Weight: 4 lbs 10 oz (Stock Model) | 5 lbs 5 oz (Brace Equipped Model)
Length: 15.5″ (Stock Model) | 15.5″ – 24.5″ (Brace Equipped Model)
MSRP: $999 (Stock Model) | $1,149 (SKU: KN9069B-FSA)

A Word from Springfield Armory on the Kuna 9mm

A “Kuna” is a peculiar name for those of us in the US because it has its origins in Croatia. A Kuna is a European Pine Marten, and is known as a formidable hunter in Croatia and holds the distinction of being the country’s national animal. This naming convention has also been applied to military units and is depicted on Croatian currency. To further expand on the firearm itself, Springfield Armory shares some words of their own via their press release statement:

The all-new Kuna™ from Springfield Armory® is a PDW built to deliver exceptional performance in a portable package. Its monolithic aluminum upper provides a durable frame, housing a roller-delayed operating system that dramatically reduces felt recoil. Fully ambidextrous, this feature-rich platform is available in 9mm and comes with two 30-round magazines. Precision manufactured for optimal fit and function the Kuna’s small profile, nimble handling and prolific capacity make it a fierce personal defense platform.

Final Thoughts

The Springfield Armory Kuna is sure to sell like hotcakes as its most direct competitors are Century Arms imported knock-offs of an MP5 as well as the actual MP5 from Heckler and Koch. Both of which are considerably more expensive than the Kuna. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Springfield Armory and their all-new series of Kuna 9mm pistols in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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