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Manufacturer
	Excel Industries, Inc. More Info

About the Gun

Offered only in a black finish, this hammer-fired pistol has much squarer contours than earlier Accu-Tek models. The slide retraction grooves are broad and vertical and the sights are fixed.

Production

Production began in 1997 and ran through 2002.

Market value

MSRP during production was around $235. Market value for used models currently average $150–$250, depending on condition.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

The Accu-Tek BL-9, a short-production run compact DAO 9mm pistol from the late 1990s to early 2000s, received limited user feedback in archived forum discussions and sales descriptions from that era. Reports consistently described reliability difficulties, including failures to feed, inconsistent trigger function (sometimes requiring inversion or manipulation to engage), ejection problems, and malfunctions during initial use. Owners often mentioned the need for repairs, parts replacement, or specific handling to achieve limited function, with some examples failing outright or being returned. Quality control appeared inconsistent in the entry-level segment, contributing to perceptions of poor performance relative to contemporaries. Customer service delays were also noted in scattered accounts. Functional examples, when obtained after adjustments, offered basic operation in a lightweight, all-steel package, but the model saw low adoption and remains uncommon in the used market today.