Springfield Armory KUNA, 9mm, 6.125 Barrel, 2- 30rd Magazines, Strike Ind FSA Brace, Pistol

Springfield Armory Kuna, 9mm, 6 Barrel, 30rd, Black, w/ Strike Industries FSA Brace, PistolThe Springfield Armory Kuna is a compact 9mm pistol-caliber platform built around a roller-delayed operating system. This KN9069B-FSA configuration adds a Strike Industries FSA folding brace on the Picatinny end plate, so you get a more stable shooting position without giving up the short overall length that makes a PDW useful for home defense, vehicle carry or range work. ARMSAGORA's retailers carries the black Kuna with two 30-round magazines ready to ship to your FFL.At the heart of the Kuna is a roller-delayed blowback design developed with HS Produkt. Instead of relying on a heavy bolt or a gas system, a locking roller briefly holds the bolt in battery. That lighter reciprocating mass cuts felt recoil and muzzle rise, which is the main reason the Kuna stays flat and controllable in rapid strings. For a 9mm PDW that you may shoot one-handed or from retention, that control matters as much as capacity.Strike Industries FSA BraceThis model ships with the Strike Industries FSA brace installed on the integrated Picatinny rail end plate. The FSA is a single-side folder with a steel hinge, so it deploys quickly and locks up solidly when you need a braced firing position. Folded, the pistol packs down for storage or transport; open, it helps you drive the gun and keep the sights on target. If you prefer the bare Picatinny end plate without a brace, Springfield also offers the non-brace Kuna under a different SKU and UPC.6 Threaded Barrel and Muzzle BrakeThe cold radial hammer-forged 6 barrel is finished in Melonite for wear and corrosion resistance. Twist rate is 1:10, and the muzzle is threaded 1/2x28 and capped with a multi-port muzzle brake from the factory. That thread pitch is the common 9mm / .223 pattern, so you can mount a compatible muzzle device or suppressor once local law and your tax stamp allow it. The fixed barrel design limits movement during the shot cycle, which helps the Kuna stay consistent from shot to shot.Monolithic Upper and Polymer LowerA monolithic aluminum upper receiver with Type III hardcoat anodizing forms the backbone of the gun. The integral handguard carries M-Lok slots for lights, grips and other accessories without adding a separate rail. The lower is injection-molded glass-filled polymer to keep weight down while giving you an AR-pattern grip with adaptive texture and an integral trigger guard. Overall length runs from about 15.5 folded to about 24.5 with the brace open, and weight is listed at 5 lb 5 oz with an empty magazine.Controls Built for Either HandEvery major control is ambidextrous: safety, magazine release and bolt release. The charging handle is reversible and non-reciprocating, and it folds down out of the optic or sight line when you are not using it. Hybrid flip-up sights come installed so the pistol is ready to shoot out of the box, and the flat aluminum trigger gives a clean, consistent break for a PDW-style platform. Whether you shoot left- or right-handed, you can run the Kuna without swapping parts first.Capacity and MagazinesKN9069B-FSA includes two 30-round translucent magazines with metal feed lips. The clear bodies make it easy to check load at a glance, and the metal lips stand up to hard use better than all-polymer designs. Thirty rounds of 9mm in a compact braced pistol is a serious defensive or range loadout; if you need a 10-round version for capacity-restricted jurisdictions, Springfield lists separate low-capacity SKUs rather than shipping this model with reduced magazines.Who the Kuna FitsChoose the braced Kuna when you want a short 9mm that still gives you a stable support point, high capacity and modern accessory rails. It sits between a conventional handgun and a full carbine: easier to store and maneuver than a rifle, with more control and onboard ammo than a typical pistol. Pair it with a weapon light on the M-Lok handguard, keep the factory flip-up sights or add a red dot on the top rail, and you have a flexible home-defense or range PDW. Browse related handguns and braces and stocks if you are building out a similar setup.SpecificationsBrandSpringfield ArmoryModelKunaPart NumberKN9069B-FSAUPC706397988951Caliber9mmActionSemi-auto, roller-delayedBarrel Length6 cold radial hammer forged, MeloniteTwist Rate1:10Thread Pitch1/2x28Muzzle DeviceMulti-port muzzle brakeCapacity30+1 (two 30-round magazines included)Upper ReceiverMonolithic aluminum, Type III hardcoat anodizedLower ReceiverInjection-molded glass-filled polymerHandguardIntegral M-LokBraceStrike Industries FSA folding braceSightsHybrid flip-upTriggerFlat aluminumGripAR-pattern with adaptive textureCharging HandleReversible, non-reciprocatingSafetyAmbidextrousOverall Length15.5 - 24.5Weight5 lb 5 ozFinishBlackFrequently Asked QuestionsDoes this Kuna include a brace?Yes. KN9069B-FSA ships with a Strike Industries FSA folding brace mounted on the Picatinny end plate.What caliber and capacity is it?It is chambered in 9mm and includes two 30-round translucent magazines with metal feed lips.Is the barrel threaded?Yes. The 6 Melonite barrel is threaded 1/2x28 and comes with a multi-port muzzle brake installed.What operating system does the Kuna use?It uses a roller-delayed blowback system that reduces reciprocating mass and felt recoil compared with simple blowback PDWs.Are the controls ambidextrous?Yes. The safety, magazine release and bolt release are ambidextrous, and the charging handle is reversible.Do I need an FFL to buy this?Yes. This is a firearm pistol. It must ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer.How long is the Kuna with the brace folded?Springfield lists overall length from about 15.5 with the brace folded to about 24.5 with it open.