Springfield Armory announced on November 12, 2025, that its Kuna 9mm pistol has been named the 2025 Handgun of the Year by Guns & Ammo, according to the company's Springfield Armory's press release. The award was chosen by a team of Guns & Ammo editors, contributors, and staff after the Kuna was tested as a finalist.
What Was Announced
Springfield says the Kuna won the award based on its design, reliability, accuracy, and value. Guns & Ammo Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole is quoted in the release calling the pistol highly recommended by the magazine's editorial staff. The Kuna was developed in partnership with HS Produkt and is described as a precision-manufactured PDW.
Key Details
- Action: Roller-delayed operating system, which the company says eliminates the need for a heavy bolt or gas system
- Controls: Fully ambidextrous
- Upper: Monolithic aluminum with integral M-Lok slots
- Barrel: 6-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, Melonite finish, 1/2x28 threaded muzzle with multi-port brake
- Sights: Adjustable hybrid flip-up metal sights, with aperture rear and ring post front, or a white dot front and U-notch rear
- Versions: Integrated Picatinny rail on the end plate, or a Strike Industries FSA brace on the Picatinny rail end plate
- Model 1: KN9069B, MSRP $1,020
- Model 2 (FSA brace): KN9069B-FSA, MSRP $1,173
What It Means for Gun Owners
For buyers, the award is a third-party endorsement from a long-running firearms publication, but the release does not include the test data behind the ranking. Readers interested in how the Kuna performed should look for the full Guns & Ammo review. The two price points give buyers a choice between a standard rail configuration and the FSA brace version.
Bottom Line
Springfield is promoting the Kuna's Guns & Ammo win as proof of its design and value. The award is a marketing milestone for the company, and the specs and pricing above are the verifiable details from the release.
