Doral: Turkish arms maker Sarsilmaz's submachine gun, SAR 109T, has been officially added to the operational inventory of the Miami-Dade County Police Department in Doral, Florida. This marks the first time a Turkish submachine gun has been adopted by a US law enforcement agency.
According to Anadolu Agency, the Doral region in South Florida, a key commercial and diplomatic hub with high security requirements, necessitates rapid response capabilities and highly reliable equipment for its police units. The newly acquired SAR 109T-a compact, highly modular 9-millimeter submachine gun built on an AR-style platform-will now fulfill that need.
The weapon features an advanced recoil compensation system and an optimized buffer to maintain accuracy during rapid deployments. The platform offers extensive tactical flexibility via its 9.8-inch barrel, an optics-compatible receiver, and a four-sided Picatinny rail system for the seamless integration of mission-specific accessories.
The Miami-Dade County Police Department has also initiated testing and evaluation processes for several specialized handguns from Sarsilmaz, including the SAR9 SOCOm Compact and the SAR9 Full Size models. Additionally, the agency is evaluating the SAR9 Gen 3 Frontline series, which is a modification of the core SAR9 family designed to meet the needs of modern law enforcement.
The specialized platform provides tactical advantages such as tritium night sights, an optically compatible slide design, and an extended magazine for faster reloading.
Latif Aral Alis, chair of Sarsilmaz, remarked that the new partnership highlights the firm's internationally recognized engineering capabilities and reliability. He stated, "That our products are preferred by law enforcement agencies in the world's most key markets today is not just a commercial success but a clear reflection of our commitment to reliability, quality, and operational performance in the field."