Sarsılmaz SAR9

Sarsılmaz SAR9 is a modern, indigenous, and national firearm developed by Sarsılmaz Arms, belonging to the semi-automatic pistol category. Designed for both duty and civilian use, the SAR9 is employed by various security forces including the Turkish Armed Forces and the General Directorate of Security.

Sarsılmaz SAR9 (Anadolu Agency)

Technical Specifications

• Caliber: 9×19 mm Parabellum
• Operating System: Short-recoil operated, locked breech
• Magazine Capacity: 15, 17 or 19 rounds (varies by model)
• Barrel Length: 109 mm
• Overall Length: 208 mm
• Weight: Approximately 780 g (unloaded)
• Trigger Type: Striker-fired
• Safety Features: Firing pin safety, trigger safety, optional manual safety
• Rail: Picatinny accessory rail
• Sights: Adjustable or fixed rear sight, polymer or fiber optic front sight (model dependent)

Design and Performance

The SAR9 is a compact and durable firearm that combines the ergonomic design of modern service pistols with a striker-fired mechanism similar to Glock. Its polymer frame ensures a lightweight construction, while interchangeable backstraps allow adaptation to different hand sizes. The firearm offers high shooting comfort and controllable recoil, making it user-friendly. Its reliability under extreme conditions—including high heat, freezing temperatures, and muddy environments—has been a key factor in its distinction for tactical operations.

Inventory Status and Usage

The SAR9 is actively used by Turkish Gendarmerie, Police, and Military Units. Due to its national production, it is also widely preferred by civilian users and private security companies. In 2018, the SAR9 entered the U.S. market and won the “Best Tactical Pistol” award following independent tests conducted there.

Sarsılmaz SAR9 (Anadolu Agency)

Production and Testing Process

The production of the SAR9 takes place at Sarsılmaz’s modern facilities in Düzce, utilizing entirely indigenous engineering and high-precision CNC machinery. Each SAR9 pistol undergoes a rigorous test of 100,000 rounds before entering serial production and is subjected to performance evaluations under extreme environmental conditions such as high heat, sand, mud, and ice. These durability standards ensure that the SAR9 provides reliability not only for domestic security operations but also for combat conditions.