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Many of you saw our very own James Reeves galavanting around Europe on TFBTV, and coming across the Kuna: a 9mm roller-delayed pistol. Now, the Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm is officially stateside in the US, and looks to be a true contender in the PCC space for 9mm shooters and range enthusiasts alike.
Springfield Armory @ TFB:
From the outset, you will have the opportunity to add the Kuna to your arsenal in two different configurations: one option is the base model (no brace) while the other touts a Strike Industries FSA brace. Their MSRPs are respectively $999 and $1,149. The specs for the Kuna can be read below as presented by Springfield Armory:
- 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)
The word Kuna is a curious word to us Americans, but over in Croatia it is their country’s national animal, the name for a European Pine Marten (a formidable hunter in their own right), and even military units are named after the Kuna. To explain more about this new pistol that has entered the US, Springfield Armory has their press release statement below:
“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
Check back later today for reviews on both TFB from yours truly and one on our sister website, OutdoorHub.com. As always, let us know your thoughts about Springfield Armory and their all-new series of Kuna 9mm pistols in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
