Huglu Mohac Sport in 9mm Luger: testing the Turkish PCC/SBR at the range

Unveiled at 2025 Shot Show as a PDW, the Mohac sporting PCC is available in Europe with either a 12" (305 mm) or 16" (406 mm) barrel. Other Mohac configurations include compact 4.8-inch (122 mm) and 8-inch (203 mm) versions, as well as additional 12- and 16-inch long-gun variants. Depending on the model, different handguard configurations and black or Flat Dark Earth finishes are also offered. The Sport version tested here is currently available in black only.

Huglu has publicly announced plans to export the Mohac to the United States once the necessary U.S. import and regulatory approvals have been obtained. At the time of writing, however, the Huglu Mohac Sport line still does not appear to be commercially available domestically, and no official U.S. MSRP or release date has been announced. Also, the 12-inch version tested here, when equipped with its shoulder stock, is federally classified as a Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) and subject to applicable NFA registration and approval requirements.

There may be more news soon: Huglu is already confirmed as an exhibitor at SHOT Show 2027 in Las Vegas...

Huglu Mohac: an “AR” with a side charging handle

The Huglu Mohac is a compact, relatively affordable PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) chambered in 9mm Luger. Its AR-compatible lower receiver is paired with a separate upper receiver containing a compact blowback action and a side-mounted charging handle that can be installed on either side.

Both major receiver components are cleanly machined from aluminum alloy and finished for surface protection.

Feeding is from CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1-pattern magazines. Their design allows the bolt catch to act directly on the magazine without requiring additional linkage, enabling Huglu to use a one-piece bolt catch that remains easy to operate from either side.

Ambidextrous operation is a recurring theme: the safety selector and magazine release, like the bolt catch, are present on both sides of the lower receiver, a practical advantage during live-fire use.

The separate pistol grip, buffer-tube-style extension and six-position adjustable shoulder stock are supplied by established Turkish component manufacturer DLG. The use of subcontracted and off-the-shelf components helps keep manufacturing costs under control without compromising the basic functionality of the platform.

The Huglu Mohac’s two-piece blowback bolt

Unlike conventional AR-9 systems, which typically use a long, one-piece bolt carrier assembly, Huglu took a more compact approach with the Mohac. The operating system is positioned higher in the receiver, with the recoil-spring guide and most of the bolt mass located above the traditional AR centerline.

For more efficient manufacturing, Huglu designed the blowback bolt as a two-piece assembly. The heavy upper section is connected to the lower bolt head by a T-slot arrangement. This solution provides the mass required for reliable blowback operation while keeping the individual components relatively simple to manufacture.

The complete bolt assembly weighs just under 600 g (about 21.2 oz). By comparison, AR-9 bolts commonly weigh around 450 to 500 g (15.9 to 17.6 oz), although the weight of the buffer must also be added. On some AR-9 systems, the total reciprocating mass can therefore reach approximately 800 g (28.2 oz).

The Mohac’s layout reduces the total distance the bolt has to travel during cycling, contributing to a faster operating cycle.

Our test gun was equipped with a straight-blade, single-stage trigger, for which we measured a pull weight of 1,740 g (3.84 lb).

At the front, the Mohac Sport features a streamlined, enclosed aluminum handguard and factory flip-up sights. The barrel is threaded 1/2x28 UNEF and comes from the factory with a birdcage-style flash hider.

Sights, takedown and practical details

The Huglu Mohac Sport comes from the factory with polymer flip-up iron sights, including an aperture-style rear sight, although most users will probably mount an optic on the long MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail running along the top of the gun.

One particularly positive feature is how easy the Mohac is to field-strip. A single takedown pin allows the gun to be separated very quickly into its main components for cleaning and maintenance.

Another well-thought-out detail can be found in the sling attachment points. The QD sling-swivel sockets on both sides of the aluminum handguard use metal inserts, rather than simply being machined directly into the aluminum as a cost-saving measure. It is a small detail, but one that suggests careful design despite the Mohac’s price-conscious construction.

At the range: shooting the Huglu Mohac

For our range test, we fitted the Mohac with a Falke S red-dot sight and tested accuracy from a supported seated position at 50 meters (55 yards) using eight different 9mm loads: four handloads and four factory loads.

In live fire, the Mohac Sport benefits from the shorter bolt travel of its compact blowback system compared with more conventional AR-9 designs. The bolt does not need to travel as far behind the bolt-catch position, which remains approximately where it would be on an AR-15 originally designed around the much longer .223 Remington cartridge.

In principle, the shorter reciprocating stroke allows for a faster operating cycle and potentially quicker follow-up shots. That said, the Mohac is fairly lively under recoil, with a noticeably abrupt recoil impulse and muzzle movement.

A compensator could probably help tame this behavior, and the gun’s standard 1/2x28 UNEF muzzle thread gives U.S. shooters no shortage of aftermarket options.

With an overall weight of less than 6.2 lb (2.8 kg), the Mohac feels particularly well suited to dynamic shooting disciplines. Accuracy was entirely respectable for a PCC in this price category.

Our best group measured 23 mm (0.91") at 50 meters, fired with a handload using a 115-grain Hornady HAP bullet. Among the factory ammunition tested, the best results came from GECO 124-grain Hexagon.

Huglu Mohac Sport: specifications and price

Conclusion: the Huglu Mohac Sport

The new Huglu Mohac Sport is a functional 9mm pistol-caliber carbine with a modular design, widely available and relatively inexpensive magazines, straightforward controls and simple maintenance.

Function and accuracy were both convincing in our test. The only real criticism concerns the somewhat harsh recoil impulse, which could likely be reduced with the addition of a compensator.

Otherwise, the Mohac Sport follows the pattern we have already seen with other Huglu firearms: it offers a considerable amount of gun for the money.

For U.S. shooters, however, availability remains the key question. At the time of writing, Huglu has not yet announced a confirmed U.S. release date or official U.S. MSRP for the Mohac Sport.