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Kimel AP-9
The AP-9 was an inexpensive, simple to manufacture 9x19mm pistol, designed to capitalize on the market of the Intratec TEC-9 series of guns in the 1980s. It was manufactured by AA Arms and distributed by Kimel Industries, Inc of Indian Trail, NC. The AP-9 became widely available in 1990 and continued until 2001, however sales dropped off and cosmetic changes had to be instituted as a result of the Clinton Assault Weapon Ban of 1994 (officially known as the Omnibus Crime Bill 1994).
Many people confuse the AP-9 with the TEC-9. Externally they are similar but there are many small differences, the most obvious being the front sight and the shape of the receiver. Both guns can load and use the same magazine.
Specifications
(1988 - 2001)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber: 9x19mm
- Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
- Length: 11.9 in (30.2 cm)
- Barrel length: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Capacity: TEC-9 magazines
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto
The AP-9 is used by the following actors in the following movies, television series, and video games:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Gutenberg | Paulyn Sun | Lam Lai-wah | Stainless; full-auto | 2018 |
| Iron Man 2 | Seen on table while arming Warmachine | Stainless with flash suppressor/compensator | 2010 | |
| From Paris With Love | Chinese thug | 2010 | ||
| Babylon A.D. | Neolite | 2008 | ||
| Underworld: Evolution | Seen in armory | Stainless | 2006 | |
| Blade: Trinity | Parker Posey | Danica Talos | 2004 | |
| Vampire Assassins | ||||
| District B13 | One of K2s' henchmen | 2004 | ||
| House of the Dead | Jonathan Cherry | Rudy | Stainless w/ scope | 2003 |
| The Italian Job | One of Mashkov's men | 2003 | ||
| I Spy | Seen in the hands of a terrorist | 2002 | ||
| Lone Hero | Hugh Dillon | King | 2002 | |
| Lone Hero | Lou Diamond Phillips | Bart | 2002 | |
| Christmas Rush | Ghost Dragons gangster | 2002 | ||
| Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | Mike Myers | Austin Powers | Stainless with flash suppressor/compensator | 1999 |
| Blade | Several of Frost's Familiars | 1998 | ||
| American Dragons | Yakuza gunman | Stainless | 1998 | |
| The Pest | Jeffrey Jones | Gustav Shank | 1997 | |
| Midnight Man | James Lew | Prince Samarki | 1995 | |
| Léon: The Professional | Keith A. Glascoe | Benny | 1994 | |
| Bad Blood | Lorenzo Lamas | Travis Blackstone | 1994 | |
| Bad Blood | Chang's henchmen | 1994 | ||
| Last Action Hero | Closet assassin | Stainless | 1993 | |
| Hard Boiled | One of Johnny Wong's thugs | 1992 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate Universe | Lucian Alliance foot soldiers | 2009 - ???? | ||
| Caprica | Esai Morales | Joseph Adama | "New Cap City" | 2009 - 2010 |
| The Kill Point | Steve Cirbus | Deke Quinlan | Two-Tone Finish | 2007 |
| The Unit | One of Dragovich's men | Stainless with flash suppressor/compensator | 2006 - 2009 | |
| Dark Angel | Red Series soldiers | With and without suppressers | 2000 - 2002 | |
| Seven Days | Terrorist | "The Fire Last Time" | 1998 - 2001 | |
| Stargate SG-1 - Season 10 | Lucian Alliance foot soldiers | 1997 - 2007 | ||
| Viper | Numerous Bad Guys | 1996 - 1997 | ||
| Star Trek: Voyager | Power Plant Guards | "Time and Again" | 1995 - 2001 | |
| The X-Files | Various FBI/Police tactical officers, military/black-ops personnel | Mocked up to resemble Heckler & Koch MP5K | 1993 - 1998 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| They Hunger | AP-9/TEC-9 hybrid with full auto and three round burst | 1999 | |
| Team Fortress 2 | "Cleaner's Carbine" | Stylized appearance, attached suppressor and folded stock | 2007 |
See Also
- Interdynamic KG-9 / Intratec TEC-9 - the AP-9 was designed as a competitor to this firearm.