Truvelo TRV AR9
Truvelo Armoury · Carbine · In Production · 2022
Also known as: Truvelo TM-9, TRV AR9
Overview
The Truvelo TRV AR9 (also marketed as the TM-9) is a South African AR-15-pattern pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. It operates on a simple straight blowback action and is built around precision-forged 7075-T6 aluminium upper and lower receivers with an extended feed ramp and a cold-forged high-alloy chrome-molybdenum steel barrel offered in 9-inch and 10-inch lengths. Civilian models are semi-automatic, while a select-fire full-automatic version is produced for military and law enforcement use.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Closed Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Slide Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Hard Anodized |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Ar15 Pattern Ergonomics, 7075 T6 Forged Receivers, Extended Feed Ramp, Cold Forged Chrome Moly Barrel, 9 Or 10 Inch Barrel Options, Picatinny Rail, Select Fire Military Variant
Production
Production years: 2022-present
Marketed by Truvelo Armoury; production figures not published
Origin
Country of origin: South Africa
Notes
Barrel offered in 9-inch (~229 mm) or 10-inch (~254 mm) lengths; the 254 mm value here reflects the 10-inch option. Weight, overall length and magazine capacity are not published by the manufacturer.
Background
Truvelo is best known for its heavy anti-materiel and sniper rifles, so the AR-15-pattern AR9 marks the South African maker's move into the compact pistol-caliber carbine market alongside its long-range precision line.