{"id":13550,"date":"2026-06-14T04:11:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T02:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italytacticalshop.it\/product\/sa-ar9-light-ops-gen2-sa-cx02-core-hal-etu-black\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T04:11:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T02:11:34","slug":"sa-ar9-light-ops-gen2-sa-cx02-core-hal-etu-black","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/italytacticalshop.it\/en\/product\/sa-ar9-light-ops-gen2-sa-cx02-core-hal-etu-black\/","title":{"rendered":"SA AR9 Light Ops Gen2 (SA-CX02 CORE\u2122 HAL ETU\u2122) \u2013 Black"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Specna Arms AR9 Light Ops Gen2 (SA-CX02 CORE\u2122 HAL ETU\u2122)<\/strong> in <strong>black finish<\/strong> is a high-performance airsoft rifle <strong>with 115 m\/s output and upgraded internals<\/strong>. It features the <strong>HAL ETU\u2122 unit<\/strong>. The <strong>nylon body and metal M-LOK handguard<\/strong> ensure excellent handling, while the <strong>TDC hop-up chamber<\/strong> with <strong>Helium\u2122 flat bucking<\/strong> delivers accuracy and range.<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose the AR9 Light Ops CORE\u2122 Gen2 by Specna Arms?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Specna Arms AR9 Light Ops Gen2 (SA-CX02 CORE\u2122 HAL ETU\u2122)<\/strong> relies on a lightweight yet durable <strong>CORE\u2122 series nylon body reinforced with fiberglass<\/strong>, offering a realistic matte finish and excellent durability, often <strong>stronger than cheap metal alloy bodies<\/strong>. A metal outer barrel with a <strong>14 mm CCW thread<\/strong> and steel components such as screws, pins or the ejection port add strength where it matters. The result is an extremely lightweight yet solid <strong>PDW platform<\/strong> that excels in movement and is ideal for <strong>CQB scenarios<\/strong> and dynamic gameplay. Controls are based on the <strong>AR-15 (M4) platform<\/strong>, making them intuitive and easy to learn. It features an <strong>ambidextrous charging handle<\/strong>, clear fire selector and easy hop-up adjustment via the ejection port. The magazine release uses a lever-style system similar to <strong>AK \/ CZ EVO<\/strong>, providing more secure and comfortable handling than a standard button while keeping the magazine firmly in place. The <strong>M-LOK handguard<\/strong> allows mounting accessories such as a vertical grip, tactical flashlight or a PEQ box. The new <strong>Light Ops stock<\/strong> with a rubber cheek rest and <strong>QD sling points<\/strong> keeps the setup lightweight. The battery is stored in the buffer tube, requiring a <strong>buffer stick<\/strong> type battery. Overall, this is a powerful rifle combining <strong>low weight, modern design and excellent Gen2 internals<\/strong> in one affordable platform. The <strong>CORE\u2122 Gen2 series<\/strong> stands out for its build quality, offering upgraded internals such as the <strong>\u00c6ther\u2122 gearbox<\/strong> with <strong>HAL ETU\u2122<\/strong>, a metal nozzle, <strong>TDC hop-up chamber<\/strong> with <strong>Helium\u2122 flat bucking<\/strong> and a <strong>6.03 mm precision inner barrel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Features of Specna Arms AR9 Light Ops CORE\u2122 Gen2<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; flex-wrap: wrap; background: #fff; margin-top: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 320px; padding: 30px; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;\">HAL ETU\u2122 Processor Unit<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Advanced features such as binary trigger, pre-cocking, trigger sensitivity adjustment and protection for Li-Pol batteries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Lightweight CORE\u2122 Construction<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Fiberglass-reinforced nylon body offers low weight and high durability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;\">6.03 mm Precision Barrel, TDC Hop-up and Helium\u2122 Flat Bucking<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Improves accuracy and consistency thanks to the TDC pressure system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;\">ESA\u2122 QSC System and \u00c6ther\u2122 Gearbox<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Quick spring change ESA\u2122 without disassembly. Reinforced \u00c6ther\u2122 gearbox with 8 mm bearings, inspection windows for AoE and upgrade parts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius: 8px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Metal M-LOK Handguard<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Easy installation of accessories like M-LOK grips, RIS rails, flashlights or PEQ box.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 260px; padding: 25px; text-align: center;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0;\">HAL ETU\u2122 Programming<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" style=\"border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wTPisDWN0rU?si=rrDflpKzbUssYlNB\" title=\"Specna Arms AR9 Light Ops\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic;\">Overview of basic settings and functions of the HAL ETU\u2122 unit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Platform:<\/strong> AR9 (SMG \/ PDW)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Series:<\/strong> CORE\u2122 Gen2<\/li>\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 760-840 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 2215 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Source:<\/strong> AEG (electric)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unit:<\/strong> HAL ETU\u2122<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gearbox:<\/strong> \u00c6ther\u2122 V2 QSC (reinforced)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick Spring Change:<\/strong> Yes (ESA\u2122)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hop-up:<\/strong> TDC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel:<\/strong> 6.03 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Velocity:<\/strong> 115 m\/s<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bearings:<\/strong> 8 mm (ball)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connector:<\/strong> T-Dean<\/li>\n<li><strong>Body Material:<\/strong> Fiberglass-reinforced nylon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handguard Material:<\/strong> Metal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handguard Type:<\/strong> M-LOK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thread:<\/strong> 14mm CCW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Package Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Specna Arms AR9 Light Ops\u00a0CORE\u2122 Gen2<\/li>\n<li>Mid-cap magazine (100 BBs)<\/li>\n<li>Folding sights<\/li>\n<li>M90 spring<\/li>\n<li>Specna Arms stickers<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Important Notice Before First Use<\/h2>\n<p>To start using the rifle, it is necessary to <strong>activate the HAL ETU unit<\/strong> by following this exact procedure, otherwise the rifle will not respond to the connected battery:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Set the fire selector to Safe<\/li>\n<li>Connect the battery and wait 3 seconds until you hear a beep<\/li>\n<li>Pull and hold the trigger for 5 seconds until you hear another beep<\/li>\n<li>The rifle is now ready to use<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Specna Arms AR9 Light Ops Gen2 (SA-CX02 CORE\u2122 HAL ETU\u2122) in black finish is a high-performance airsoft rifle with 115 m\/s output and upgraded internals. It features the HAL ETU\u2122 unit. The nylon body and metal M-LOK handguard ensure excellent handling, while the TDC hop-up chamber with Helium\u2122 flat bucking delivers accuracy and range. 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