The Charles Daly PAK-9 is a 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) semi-automatic pistol with a 6.3-inch barrel, 10-round capacity, and a blowback operating system. Two magazines are included. The gun weighs 6 lbs and measures 14.25 inches in overall length, with a matte black steel construction and synthetic grips and forend. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charles Daly 
• Model: PAK-9 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Barrel Length: 6.3 inches 
• Capacity: 10 rounds (includes two magazines) 
• Weight: 6 lbs 
• Length: 14.25 inches 
• Finish: Matte Black 
• Material: Steel 
• Safety Feature: Manual Trigger Block 
   

Features 

The blowback action keeps the design simple and cycles quickly. Flip-up front and rear sights provide a usable baseline sight picture that can be replaced with aftermarket options. The manual trigger block safety is the primary active safety. At 6 lbs and 14.25 inches, the PAK-9 is more pistol-carbine in feel than a standard handgun — it's AK-patterned in its controls and aesthetics. 
 

Common Uses 

• Sport shooting and range use 
• Home defense 
• Tactical training

The PAK-9 draws predictably mixed opinions depending on what buyers expected going in.

Build quality and ergonomics get generally favorable feedback — the construction feels solid for the price, and the AK-style grip is comfortable for most shooters. Accuracy at the range is reported as good, and the blowback cycling tends to be reliable with standard 9mm loads. Affordability is a recurring positive; the PAK-9 undercuts many tactical pistols with comparable specs.

The points of criticism are consistent across reviews. Some users experience feeding or ejection hiccups, particularly early in a break-in period or with certain hollowpoint loads. The 10-round capacity draws mixed reactions — it's adequate for some applications but falls short compared to higher-capacity alternatives. Aftermarket accessory support is limited relative to mainstream platforms like the Glock or AR-pattern pistols, which matters for buyers who want to modify extensively.