Intratec TEC-DC9 in 9mm Luger includes the original box, manual and one magazine. The magazine may need to be removed or restricted if you live in a restricted region.

The TEC-9 is a well-known semi-automatic pistol developed in the United States and played a key role in launching the career of George Kellgren, who would later become the CEO and lead designer at Kel-Tec. The firearm is a simple blowback-operated design, featuring a tubular upper receiver and a polymer injection-molded lower frame. Introduced in 1984 by Intratec, the U.S. subsidiary of Swedish company Interdynamics AB, the TEC-9 was economically produced and widely distributed, with over 250,000 units made. Its origins trace back to the MP-9, a firearm based on the Carl Gustav M/45, initially intended for sale to the South African government, though no official buyer was found. Kellgren later repurposed the design into an open-bolt, semi-automatic pistol for the U.S. market, removing the stock and foregrip. However, the BATFE determined it was too easy to convert to full-auto and forced a redesign to a closed-bolt version, which became known as the KG-99. This model gained popularity in the media and appeared in pop culture, such as in Miami Vice. Despite its fame, the TEC-9—like the MAC-10, MAC-11, and Draco—eventually earned a notorious reputation. California banned the TEC-9 in 1990, prompting Intratec to rebrand it as the TEC-DC9 (“Designed for California”), which featured minor changes. Later, the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban led to another redesign, resulting in the AB-10 (“After Ban”), which removed the barrel shroud and came with a 10-round magazine. Due to mounting lawsuits and increasing regulation, Intratec eventually ceased operations. With the company’s dissolution, production of the TEC-9 and its variants came to an end.

The TEC-DC9 pictured is the item for sale. This pistol is in great shape for its age given its model and condition. We would consider this excellent condition and note that this is a perfect TEC-DC9 for TEC9 and 1980s/1990s firearm collectors. The pistol is used but does not show many signs of being used much. The action still feels new and strong the bolt face looks good. The bore looks great with a clean bore, good rifling and only minor fouling. The finish on the firearm is 97%+ intact with the only wear really being on the magazine. This pistol includes the original case it shipped with, manual, price sheet, and flyer. Again a very collectible example.

Molded into the lower frame:

Intratec

Miami FL

9mm Luger

Mod: Tec-DC9

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S/N Over molded into frame