Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	Excel Industries, Inc. More Info

About the Gun

Hammer-fired compact is an upgraded stainless version of the earlier BL-9. It features 3-dot sights, a finger extension on its single-stack magazine and all-stainless steel construction.

Production

Production began in 2002 and continued into the mid-2000s.

Market value

MSRP during production was around $250–$300. Current used market value ranges from $200 to $300 depending on condition.

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

The Accu-Tek XL-9SS, as a stainless steel DAO 9mm compact from the mid-2000s, has extremely sparse user feedback in available archives, with no dedicated reviews or detailed testing reports emerging from forums or sales discussions of the era. One isolated 2007 forum mention described a similar stainless 9mm Accu-Tek model (likely the XL-9 or XL-9SS) as heavier than anticipated for its size, with snappy recoil, rough toolmarks, and an overall unremarkable or forgettable experience. Broader references to Accu-Tek/Excel pistols from that period frequently point to reliability inconsistencies across the brand, including feeding or ejection issues in budget designs, though no specific malfunctions are tied directly to the XL-9SS. Low production volume, limited market presence, and the company's eventual closure appear to have resulted in minimal long-term user data or adoption in the entry-level concealed carry segment.