AA Arms AP-9 9mm Semi-Auto, Full-Size, Two-Tone, 5-inch Barrel, Polymer Frame, 20+1, U.S.-Made
This U.S.-made AA Arms AP-9 stands out with its two-tone finish, polymer lower paired with a tubular metal upper, and a distinctive ventilated barrel shroud. Built from 1988–1994 and distributed by Kimel Industries, it uses a simple blowback, closed-bolt system and a forward magazine well. It is in very good overall condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling and use. See the photos for a closer look.
What’s Included
- Owner's manual
- 1x 20-round steel detachable magazine
The AP-9 uses a simple blowback, closed-bolt action and feeds from a detachable magazine positioned ahead of the trigger guard. This forward magazine well supports its 20+1 capacity while maintaining a compact 5-inch standard barrel configuration.
The upper is a tubular metal assembly over a polymer lower, delivering the model’s recognizable two-tone appearance. Its ventilated cylindrical barrel shroud features elongated oval ports, with a right-side ejection port completing the upper’s functional layout.
Controls are straightforward and right-side oriented, including a charging handle and a thumb safety on the same side. The integral textured grip with finger grooves offers a secure hold on this full-size 9mm platform.
Sighting is fixed and practical: a hooded ring front post paired with a fixed rear notch. Manufactured in the United States and distributed by Kimel Industries, this example reflects the AP-9’s late-1980s to early-1990s production era.