AK-9
- Category
- Personal Defense Weapon
- Barrel
- 200 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.80 kg
- Introduced
- 2007
About
What it is, and why it matters
The AK-9 is a select-fire personal defense weapon chambered in 9x39mm, produced by Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash) since 2007. This Russian-manufactured firearm reflects the engineering traditions and quality standards of its country of origin, designed to meet the demands of both civilian and professional users in a competitive global marketplace. Featuring a 20-round magazine capacity, this personal defense weapon offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense. The 7.9-inch barrel maximizes accuracy potential and ballistic performance, making this an excellent choice for target shooting, competition, or field use. At 3800g (134.0 oz), this is a substantial firearm whose weight contributes to reduced felt recoil and enhanced stability during precision shooting. The steel frame provides a solid, premium feel with the durability to withstand decades of regular use and thousands of rounds. This firearm represents its manufacturer's commitment to delivering a well-engineered, reliable product that serves the needs of discerning shooters seeking quality, accuracy, and dependable performance from a proven platform.
The AK-9 was created so that Russian Spetsnaz operators trained on AK-pattern rifles could have a subsonic suppressed weapon with familiar controls, rather than learning the completely different manual of arms required by the AS Val and VSS Vintorez.
The 9x39mm cartridge was originally developed for the AS Val / VSS Vintorez family and is derived from the 7.62x39mm case necked up to 9mm with a heavy subsonic projectile. The SP-6 armor-piercing variant can penetrate 8mm of steel at 100 meters despite its subsonic velocity, thanks to the hardened-steel penetrator core and heavy bullet mass. The AK-9's 20-round polymer magazine is proprietary. The weapon is significantly quieter with suppressor attached than 5.45mm AK variants with suppressors, as the subsonic ammunition eliminates the supersonic crack. Limited production for special operations units only - not a general-issue weapon.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Kalashnikov Concern
- Category
- Personal Defense Weapon
- Country
- Russia
- Status
- Limited production
- Produced
- 2007
- Variant of
- Suppressed
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 200 mm
- Overall length
- 881 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.80 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 4.20 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated long stroke
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 20
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 290 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 673 J
- Effective range
- 200 m
- Maximum range
- 400 m
- Rate of fire
- 775 rpm
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Rotating bolt
Select fire
Side folding stock
Integral suppressor mount
Quick detach suppressor
Subsonic ammunition- Armor piercing capable
- Special operations optimized
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 54 personal defense weapons | 3.80 kg | 2.23 kg | Among the heaviest tenth |
| Overall lengthAmong 53 personal defense weapons | 881 mm | 582 mm | Among the longest tenth |
| Barrel lengthAmong 55 personal defense weapons | 200 mm | 168 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 57 personal defense weapons | 20 | 30 | Holds fewer rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the AK-9
How much does the AK-9 weigh?
The AK-9 weighs 3.80 kg (8.38 lb) empty and 4.20 kg (9.26 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the AK-9?
The AK-9 is chambered in 9x39mm.
How many rounds does the AK-9 hold?
The AK-9 holds 20 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the AK-9?
The AK-9 is 881 mm (34.7 in) long overall, with a 200 mm (7.87 in) barrel.
Who makes the AK-9?
The AK-9 is made by Kalashnikov Concern (Russia).
When was the AK-9 introduced?
The AK-9 was introduced in 2007.
How does the AK-9 operate?
The AK-9 uses a gas operated long stroke action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- Russian Special Forces (Spetsnaz)
- 2007
- FSB Alpha Group
- Russia
Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/ak-9' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "ak-9", "name": "AK-9", "manufacturer": { "id": "kalashnikov-concern", "name": "Kalashnikov Concern", "countryCode": "RU", "foundedYear": 1807, "website": "https://kalashnikovgroup.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": "active", "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": true, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:38", "version": "3593fe6aaed7a4f74f79c1f4f9b92bb1f45e039a826875e780967c2ed2b49d04" }, "category": { "id": "personal-defense-weapon", "name": "Personal Defense Weapon", "description": "Compact firearms designed for non-frontline military personnel" }, "country_of_origin": "RU", "year_introduced": 2007, "barrel_length_mm": 200, "weight_empty_g": 3800, "action_type": "gas_operated_long_stroke"}