First Look: Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm Pistol

Springfield Armory is launching the new Kuna 9mm pistol. Developed in partnership with HS Produkt, the roller-delayed Kuna is a personal defense weapon (PDW) with a small profile for quick handling.

This distinctively engineered pistol is named after the European Pine Marten, known in Croatia as the Kuna. A formidable hunter, the Kuna holds the distinction of being the country’s national animal as well as lending its name to military units.

At the heart of the Kuna lies a roller-delayed operating system for durability and reliability. Employing a roller to temporarily lock the bolt into battery, the Kuna eliminates the need for a heavy bolt or gas system. By reducing reciprocating mass, it minimizes recoil and muzzle flip, giving you better recoil control

The Kuna 9mm pistol employs a rugged, monolithic-aluminum upper with integral M-Lok slots, and the 6-inch barrel is cold-radial-hammer forged for strength and durability. The barrel is fixed for minimal movement and vibration during firing to enhance accuracy and shot-to-shot consistency and has a 1/2×28 tpi thread, along with a muzzle brake.

The fully ambidextrous Kuna features a reversible, non-reciprocating charging handle that automatically folds down and out of the way. This is complemented by a set of ambidextrous controls, including the safety, magazine release and bolt release.

The Kuna feeds from dedicated translucent 30-round magazines that feature metal feed lips for durability while still allowing you to see your current round count. The Kuna ships with two magazines and has an AR-pattern pistol grip with the same grip texture as on the Hellcat and Echelon pistols. The Kuna also features unique adjustable hybrid flip-up metal sights that offer users either a precision aperture rear/ring post front sighting system when flipped up, or a pistol-style white dot front sight/U-notch rear unit when folded down.

“The performance of the Kuna speaks for itself,” says Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “With its roller-delayed operating system and ruggedly durable design, the Kuna represents the new benchmark of capability.”

The Kuna is offered in two versions. One features an integrated Picatinny rail on the end plate and has an MSRP of $999. The other variant has a Strike Industries FSA brace fitted out on the Picatinny rail end plate and has an MSRP of $1,149. The brace employs a robust, steel-hinged design, ensuring a solid fit and enhanced shooting stability. This single-side folding brace offers quick deployment and compact storage.

For more information on the new Kuna 9mm or other products made by Springfield Armory, visit springfield-armory.com.