Welcome everyone to the 178th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only has a Fudd appeal? Each week the TFB staff weighs in with their thoughts, but readers get the final say in the poll at the bottom of each article.
In our last edition, our poll showed that you, the readers, by a narrow margin deemed the FAL-themed AR-15 a hot gat.
HGFC – Classic FAL Aesthetic or Poetically Pathetic? — Poll Results
At this time the original auction is still up with the price still sitting at $1,425. While this gun may be hot, it looks like the starting price was just a little too high. We hope this gun can find its way to a new home in the very near future.
In this week’s edition of HGFC, we look at a retro Intratec Model AB-10 chambered in 9mm. As is tradition, this classic 80s gat is currently up for sale on GunBroker for $1,499 Buy It Now with the Make Offer option available.
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP?
TEC Classic or Expensive Plastic?
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? TEC Classic or Expensive Plastic?
Let’s see what the Staff had to say about this week’s offering:
“Hot gat. But over priced” – Nick C.
“Not in .40 S&W, not my problem solver.” – Luke C.
”Any gun that has a magazine that’s longer than the barrel is hot, right?” – Eric B.
Selling this throwback gat is GunBroker seller gomoose02, located in Grand Forks ND. Let’s see what they had to say about this polymer classic.
Authors Note: The description is rather long, and we do not truncate these item descriptions. So I’ve added photos throughout for easier reading.
FOR SALE or TRADE!…This listing is for an Intratec AB-10 Semi Automatic 9mm Caliber Pistol. FEATURES: 2.75″ Barrel, 2-30rd Magazines (uses Tec 9 Mags), Right Hand Ejection, Black Finish, Polymer Frame, and Closed Bolt operation. CONDITION: Excellent like new showing little to no signs of use. We acquired this from a Local Client who stated he never shot it, we sell as used…ships as shown in the photos pistol with one original and one aftermarket magazine Factory Hard Case and Manual. We are selling off a number of our weapons from our Collection of Fine Firearms this year including Military Rifles, Machine Guns, and related items so keep an eye on our listings. We look forward to working with new customers as well as the thousands of current clients that helped make us one of the Top Sellers on Gunbroker.com
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? TEC Classic or Expensive Plastic?
………………………………………………………………………………….PAYMENT OPTIONS: This item is being offered with a cash discount price meaning payment in Cashier Check, USPS Money Order, Cash, or Bank Money Orders. Bank Transfers can be arranged with a $12.00 additional fee. We can accept most Credit Cards using the Gunbroker.com checkout service however the 3% Cash discount does not apply to that form of payment. AMEX cards will have to be called into our office for processing. PROMPT payment is expected within 10 days. Non Paying Bidders will be reported promptly to Gunbroker.com and a negative feedback will be posted if you do not pay. I do not take payments or offer Lay-a-Way. TRADING/BUYING: We Buy~Sell~Trade firearms and collectables. I am always interested in Quality, Unique, High Grade, Commemorative, Limited Edition, Tactical, Colt, Winchester, S&W, and out of production firearms in original excellent to new condition. I rarely accept current production, customs, or very common guns on trade. If you have a quality modern firearm you seldom see in most Gun Shops priced with my resale in mind I will probably be interested in it. Email me a very detailed description of your firearm or if you have more than one email a list with a detailed description and pricing or an idea of how much you need to get out of your trade or trades. Please do not be afraid to tell me about your trade and all you have with it, remember I only know what you tell me. Include a price and photos if possible. I will not answer emails if they are not detailed. Email us prior to bidding about trading do not bid first then try to negotiate a trade. If your trade is worth more we will pay you the difference. Information on how we handle direct purchases will be emailed to you should you have something we are interested in purchasing.
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? TEC Classic or Expensive Plastic?
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: Please submit all correspondence via email using the Gunbroker.com system and be sure your information listed with Gunbroker.com is current. Verify you are able to receive emails from the Gunbroker.com service. Spam blockers, firewalls, etc. may send emails to your junk mail. I can answer most questions within a very short period of time. SHIPPING/HANDLING: USA sales only, no exceptions! We ship using UPS or USPS and all shipments are sent insured to the amount you bid. Handguns ship 2 Day Air and Long Guns ship Ground. The shipping amount is posted on this listing and will be in addition to the amount you bid or the buy now price. ALL firearms must ship to a FFL Dealer or if the firearm qualifies we will accept a C&R. ALL Non Firearms will ship to the name and address you have listed with Gunbroker.com. The shipping rate posting in this listing is for the Continental USA only, Alaska and Hawaii rates are available upon request. We can ship your purchase within 48 hours of receipt of verified funds. This means the payment you send must clear our bank first, this may take up to 4 business days depending on your payment form.
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? TEC Classic or Expensive Plastic?
We are a FFL Licensed Dealer and we will include a copy of our FFL License with a firearm purchase to your dealer of choice. We ship any non firearm to the name and address you have listed with Gunbroker.com or the credit card holder. Warranty/Inspection Period: We do not handle, sell, or trade junk. All of our listings are advertised in true form, we take a lot of photos from multiple angles using natural light. We do not photo shop or alter the appearance of the firearm however we do remove serial numbers or change them electronically on most all listings for security reasons. We own every listing posted, we do not try to sell guns not in our inventory. I have no reason to mislead you nor do I want angry customers. Sales are final and sold AS IS unless approved by me. We do not offer any inspection periods. All firearms should be checked over by your Gunsmith prior to being shot or handled. In the event a firearm has to be returned to us the shipping and Gunbroker.com fees are never refundable under any circumstances and up to a 30% restocking fee will be charged. PLEASE know your own state and local laws prior to bidding. I will not modify any weapon to make it legal for your state. I will ship to all states if you have a FFL Dealer who will receive the item as it is listed without modification or disassembly.
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? TEC Classic or Expensive Plastic?
BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT LISTINGS: This listing is posted on Gunbroker.com under our user name Gomoose02 only. If you see this listing or our photos on Armslist or any other online junk service it is a fraudulent listing (yes it happens all the time). Remember if a deal is too good to be true it usually always is. You should only purchase a firearm from a Licensed FFL Dealer who has large number of positive feedbacks as a “seller” also be sure the seller has handled multiple items of similar value to the one you are purchasing. WHAT IS GOMOOSE02: B&B Guns is a Specialty Firearm Store established 1991 in Grand Forks ND. Combined with my helpers and associates we have over 200 years of experience in the firearm industry. This listing and all of our others are advertised to the best of our knowledge. Yes we do make mistakes and I do not claim to know everything about all firearms. I am always open to advice when it is offered in an honorable manner and I am open to serious offers. We always try to answer every detailed email and question in a very timely manner. If we do not answer you I recommend you verify your email address works with Gunbroker.com. Thank you for taking the time to view our listing and I look forward to offering you a safe, fast and friendly transaction.
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? TEC Classic or Expensive Plastic?
As firearm stories go, the story of Intratec is, well, rather fitting. Intratec started as Interdynamic USA in 1985 with a headquarters in Miami, Florida. With a combination of the 80s and being headquartered in Maimi, it’s no wonder these firearms were quickly known the world over.
What most don’t know is that Interdynamic USA was an offshoot of Swedish firearms manufacturer Interdynamic AB. Due to a lack of competitive firearms markets in Sweden, Interdynamic AB set up a stateside subsidiary in the United States to sell the KG-9, an open bolt semi-automatic 9mm pistol. The company would eventually change its name when George Kellgren left the company and Carlos Garcia renamed it Intratec. During this time, they continued to sell variants of the KG-99. Later, a specific model variant would be renamed Tec-9.
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? TEC Classic or Expensive Plastic?
While the company made it through the last half of the 80s and the 90s, Intratec closed its doors in 2001. Since then, this iconic design has gotten rarer as collectors have sought them out. Open bolt variants like the KG-9 increase in value like clockwork as these guns move further away from the 6pm news spotlight, and more into the hands of collectors. Were they the best 9mm guns of this era? Absolutely not. Do they still possess a certain cool factor that has yet to fade? Yes, yes they do.
So what is an old AB-10 like this worth in what appears to be a fine condition? Is it worth it for the history at just under $1,500, or would you rather leave this behind and buy a more modern closed bolt magazine fed 9mm. As always, I leave it up to you, the readers, to decide.
HOT GAT or FUDD CRAP? TEC Classic or Expensive Plastic?
What do you think? Is this Intratec Model AB-10 a Hot Gat or overpriced throwback Fudd Crap? Be sure to let us know in the comments below, and cast your vote to let us know if this Intratec Model AB-10 9mm is a Hot Gat or Fudd Crap: