Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug: The Ballistic’s Best Gun Of The Year Just Got Even Better

Springfield Armory Kuna Review: Is This 9mm PDW Worth It?

Editor’s Note: This Springfield Armory Kuna review was originally published in June 2025 and has been updated for July 31, 2026. The Springfield Armory Kuna is a compact 9mm pistol featuring a roller-delayed operating system, folding brace, and translucent magazine. Firearm photograph courtesy of Mike Hardesty; AI-generated background created with OpenAI; composite by AmmoLand News. The Springfield Armory Kuna enters the crowded field of compact…

Springfield Armory Kuna Tri-Lug: The Ballistic’s Best Gun Of The Year Just Got Even Better

Let’s get something out of the way right up front: the Springfield Armory Kuna won Ballistic’s Best Gun Of The Year for 2025. And no, we don’t hand that award out because everyone gets a participation trophy. The Editors’ Choice award is intentionally difficult to earn. In fact, we specifically noted that only guns that push the envelope in engineering, value, performance and that elusive “wow” factor get the honor. More than 100 guns and pieces…