TEC-9

semi-automatic pistol

The Intratec TEC-9, also called a TEC-DC9, KG-99, or AB-10, is a blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol.

TEC-9/TEC-DC9/AB-10
Intratec TEC-9 ("TEC-9 Mini" shown)
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin
Production history
DesignerGeorge Kellgren
ManufacturerIntratec
Produced1985–2001
No. built257,434
Variants
  • KG-99
  • TEC DC-9
  • TEC DC-9M
  • AB-10
  • TEC-9M (Mini, 76 mm barrel, no barrel jacket, 22-round magazine)
  • TEC-9S (stainless steel)[1]
Specifications
Mass1.23–1.4 kg depending on model
Length241–317 mm depending on model
Barrel length76–127 mm depending on model

Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
Caliber9mm
ActionBlowback-operated, semi-automatic pistol
Muzzle velocity1,181 ft/s (360 m/s)
Effective firing range50 m (160 ft)
Feed system10-, 20-, 32-, 36- and 50-round box magazine, 72-round drum magazine
SightsIron sight

References

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  1. Hogg, Ian (1989). Jane's Infantry Weapons 1989–90, 15th Edition. Jane's Information Group. p. 70. ISBN 0-7106-0889-6.