Choosing a compact, all-steel handgun for personal defense or dedicated range work requires balancing durability, controllability, and capacity. For shooters who prioritize a robust platform in a carry-friendly footprint, there are few options that combine weight, cartridge performance, and heritage design as effectively.

ARMALITE AR-24K is a preowned 9mm pistol offered in VERY GOOD condition; it comes as pictured with minor cosmetic wear, a pistol case, and one magazine. This pistol uses an all-steel frame and slide with a short 3.9-inch barrel, delivering a compact overall length (~7.5 inches) while maintaining the rigidity of forged steel construction.

Design & Construction

The AR-24K employs a CZ-75-style slide-inside-frame design for tight lockup and consistent slide-to-frame fit. With an unloaded weight of about 33 oz, the forged steel frame and slide absorb felt recoil, improving follow-up shot recovery compared with comparable alloy or polymer pistols.

Dimensions and Controls

Barrel length is 3.9 inches, overall length around 7.5 inches, height near 5.0 inches, and width approximately 1.4 inches—dimensions that make it manageable for duty carry or range use. The DA/SA (double-action/single-action) trigger offers a heavier first pull for safe carry and a lighter single-action for precision follow-ups. The model can include a manual safety or decocker depending on configuration.

Sights, Grip, and Capacity

Fixed low-profile combat 3-dot sights keep the sight picture simple and snag-free for holster use. Checkered synthetic grip panels provide consistent hand purchase. Magazine capacity is a practical 13+1 rounds of 9mm—balancing firepower with a compact grip profile.

View product details and pricing to confirm current stock and exact condition photos; the listed price for this preowned example is $499.99.

Performance & Applications

Chambered in 9mm, the AR-24K benefits from widespread ammo availability, manageable recoil for fast follow-up shots, and effective terminal performance with modern defensive loads. The added mass of an all-steel frame smooths recoil impulse on the range and can improve accuracy in rapid strings.

Buying Notes for Preowned Examples

This particular ARMALITE AR-24K is listed in VERY GOOD condition with minor cosmetic wear and includes a pistol case plus one magazine. Inspectors should confirm the DA/SA function, manual safety/decocker operation, and magazine condition before purchase. Check current availability online and proceed through the listed retailer to complete the transaction.

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