SAKI A9-A1
| SAKI A9-A1 | |
|---|---|
 The A9-A1 compact assault rifle with the sound suppressor attached and the stock unfolded. | |
| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin |  Alteria |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1995–present |
| Used by | See #Users |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | SAKI Co. Ltd. |
| Designed | 1993 |
| Manufacturer | SAKI Co. Ltd. |
| Produced | 1994-present |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 9x39mm |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Gas actuated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700-900 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 270 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 200 m |
| Maximum firing range | 400 m (with an optical sight mounted) |
| Feed system | 20-round box magazine |
| Sights | PSO-1, Kobra RDS, PKA-S HOLO |
The A9-A1 is a compact assault rifle manufactured by SAKI Arsenals for the Alterian Erityisoperaatiojoukot.
The A9-A1 is a gas operated, rotating bolt weapon, which utilizes a long stroke gas piston, located above the barrel, and a rotating bolt with 4 lugs. The receiver is made from steel stampings; the forend and pistol grip are made from polymer. The steel buttstock folds up and above the receiver when not in use. The charging handle is welded to the right side of bolt carrier on earlier production guns with current production guns having a charging hand that folds up, making the gun more low profile by decreasing the chances of the charging handle snagging onto articles of clothing and equipment. Earlier production models of the 9A-91 featured the safety / fire selector lever at the left side of the receiver, above the trigger guard. Current production models feature the safety / fire selector lever at the right side and a sight mounting rail on the left side of the receiver. This allows the user to attach various scopes and red-dots onto the rail to aid in aiming the weapon. The fire selector allows for semi- and full-automatic fire. The flip-up rear sight has settings for 100 and 200 meters range, but the relatively short sight base and steep trajectory of the subsonic bullet effectively restricts the 9A91 to ranges of about 100 meters.
