TEC-9
The Intratec TEC-9, TEC-DC9, KG-99, and AB-10 are a line of blowback-operated semi-automatic pistols. They were developed by Intratec, an American subsidiary of the Swedish firearms manufacturer Interdynamic AB. Introduced in 1984, the TEC-9 was made of inexpensive molded polymers and a mixture of stamped and milled steel parts. The simple design of the gun made it easy to repair and modify. It was a commercial success, with over 250,000 being sold.
| TEC-9 | |
|---|---|
Intratec TEC-9 Mini | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol Pistol-caliber carbine |
| Place of origin | Sweden |
| Production history | |
| Designer | George Kellgren |
| Manufacturer | Intratec |
| Produced | 1984–2001 |
| No. built | 257,434 |
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| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.23–1.4 kg depending on model |
| Length | 241–317 mm depending on model |
| Barrel length | 76–127 mm depending on model |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Blowback-operated, semi-automatic pistol |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,181 ft/s (360 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Feed system | 10-, 20-, 32-, 36- and 50-round box magazine, 72-round drum magazine |
| Sights | Iron sight |
Similar to the AK-47's close association with third world notoriety, the TEC-9 is notorious in American pop culture for its association with organized crime and gang drive by shootings and mass shootings in the 1990s, with it most notably being used during the 101 California Street shooting and the Columbine High School massacre.