KAK Industry Complete AR-9 Upper — 8" / 9mm

Upgrade your next AR-9 build with this complete upper assembly from KAK Industry. Chambered in 9mm, it features a durable 8" button-rifled barrel and a sleek 9" M-LOK free-float handguard, offering excellent modularity and balance for pistol-caliber carbine setups. This upper ships fully assembled and includes a bolt carrier group, charging handle, forward assist, and dust cover — ready to install.

Key Features

• Barrel Length: 8"
• Barrel Material: Button-rifled 41V50
• Chamber: 9mm NATO
• Twist Rate: 1:10"
• Muzzle Device: KAK Flashcan (1/2-36)
• Operating System: Blowback
• Upper Receiver: Forged 7075-T6 aluminum, precision machined to M16/M4 spec
• Handguard: 9" M-LOK free-float, 6061-T6 with proprietary clamping system and heavy-duty barrel nut
• Charging Handle: MIL-SPEC with enhanced large billet latch
• BCG: One-piece auto-profile carrier, 8620 steel, black nitride finish
• Compatibility: Works with Colt and Glock style magazines
• Includes: Bolt carrier group, charging handle, forward assist, and dust cover

Details — Upper

Barrel: 8" button-rifled 41V50 barrel chambered in 9mm NATO with a 1:10" twist. Paired with the KAK Flashcan muzzle device (1/2-36) and engineered for reliable blowback operation. The 9" M-LOK free-float handguard is machined from 6061-T6 and features a proprietary clamping system and heavy-duty barrel nut for secure fitment and repeatable zero.

Details — Bolt Carrier Group (BCG)

BCG: One-piece auto-profile carrier machined from aircraft/bearing-quality 8620 steel, properly heat treated and finished with black nitride. Firing pin machined from 8740, precision ground, and chrome plated. One-piece billet fully machined enhanced extractor, phosphate coated for increased reliability and corrosion resistance. S7 tool steel ejector and extractor retaining pin. 4130 gas key, nitride, precision staked using a hydraulic staking machine. Carrier key screws are Grade 8, properly heat treated and staked.

The weighted one-piece BCG is tuned to work with a wide range of hammer types and is compatible with Colt and Glock style magazines.

Charging Handle: MIL-SPEC charging handle with an enhanced large billet latch for easy, positive manipulation.

Testing & Notes

All KAK complete upper receivers are test-fired by KAK Industry for feed and function using commercially loaded ammunition — no guesswork, no hassle.

Please note: KAK Industry 9mm uppers do not support last round bolt hold open (LRBHO) functionality when used with KAK AR9 lowers.

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