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JIMENEZ ARMS INC. J.A. NINE 9MM LUGER (9x19 PARA)
Guns International #: 103686490 Seller's Inventory #: 694789
Category: Handguns - American Pistols - 9mm Pistols
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Description:
Guns Listing ID: 694789
The Jimenez JA-9 (often marketed as the JA Nine) is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9×19mm (9mm Luger), manufactured by Jimenez Arms in the United States. It is part of the line of inexpensive, entry-level handguns that trace design influence back to earlier Jennings and Bryco pistols.
Key Features
Caliber: 9×19mm (9mm Luger)
Action: Blowback-operated, single-action semi-automatic
Capacity: Typically 8+1 rounds (magazine variations exist)
Barrel Length: Approximately 3.5 inches
Overall Length: About 6–6.5 inches
Weight: Roughly 23–26 ounces (unloaded)
Frame: Zinc alloy construction with steel internal components
Finish: Commonly black, chrome, or nickel-style coatings
Sights: Fixed low-profile sights
Safety: Manual thumb safety and magazine disconnect safety (on most models)
Design and Construction
The JA-9 uses a simple blowback operating system, which is relatively uncommon for 9mm pistols due to the cartridge’s higher pressure compared to smaller calibers. To keep costs low, it uses a zinc alloy frame and minimal machining. The design prioritizes affordability and basic functionality over refinement or advanced ergonomics.
Performance
Chambered in 9mm, the JA-9 produces noticeably more recoil than its .380 ACP counterparts. It is intended for basic defensive use at close range. Like many budget pistols in this category, performance and reliability can vary depending on ammunition choice, maintenance, and individual firearm condition.
Applications
Budget concealed carry (where permitted)
Entry-level personal defense
Basic recreational shooting
Collection of inexpensive American-made handguns
Collector Interest
The Jimenez JA-9 is primarily of interest to collectors studying the evolution of low-cost American handguns, particularly those associated with the “Ring of Fire" manufacturing lineage. While not considered a premium or high-end firearm, it represents a notable segment of late 20th-century budget pistol production in the U.S.
Summary
The Jimenez JA-9 (JA Nine) is a compact 9mm blowback-operated pistol known for its affordability and simple construction. It was designed as an entry-level defensive handgun and remains a recognizable example of low-cost American pistol manufacturing from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Price: $175.99
Manufacturer: JIMENEZ ARMS INC.
Model: J.A. NINE
Caliber Info: 9MM LUGER (9x19 PARA)
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 3.5" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: chrome