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| ref = <ref name="ARES">{{cite web |last1=Ferguson |first1=Jonathan |title=Swiss VP9 integrally-suppressed pistol – Armament Research Services |url=http://armamentresearch.com/swiss-vp9-suppressed-pistol/ |website=Armament Research |publisher=[[Armament Research Services]] |accessdate=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427004420/http://armamentresearch.com/swiss-vp9-suppressed-pistol/ |archive-date=27 April 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="SAR">{{cite web |last1=Zimmerman |first1=Mark |title=VP9 Suppressed Pistol from B&T: The Silent Helper |url=http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2761 |website=Small Arms Review |publisher=Small Arms Review |access-date=16 December 2018 |date=19 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508064952/http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2761 |archive-date=8 May 2021}}</ref>
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The '''Brügger & Thomet VP9''' (Veterinary Pistol 9mm) is a manual repeater, [[box magazine|magazine fed]], integrally-[[Suppressor|suppressed]] pistol created by [[Brügger & Thomet]] (now B&T) for use as a veterinary pistol for [[Animal euthanasia|putting down]] sick and wounded animals. The design is based on the [[Welrod]] pistol.
The '''Brügger & Thomet VP9''' (Veterinary Pistol [[9mm caliber|9mm]]) is a [[repeating firearm#Manual|manually repeating]], [[box magazine|magazine]]-fed, integrally-[[suppressor|suppressed]] [[pistol]] created by [[Brügger & Thomet]] (now B&T) for use as a [[veterinary]] pistol for [[animal euthanasia|putting down]] sick and wounded animals. The design is based on the [[Welrod]] pistol.


==Design==
==Design==
The design is heavily based on the Welrod pistol designed by the [[Special Operations Executive]] (SOE) for use in [[World War II]] and is mechanically almost identical.<ref name="FW">{{cite web |last1=McCollum |first1=Ian |title=B&T VP9 Silenced Pistol: A Modern Welrod |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7tP9s4mm5I |via=YouTube |publisher=Forgotten Weapons |accessdate=16 December 2018 |date=15 December 2018}}</ref> Its original purpose was to quickly and humanely put down sick animals without frightening nearby animals or people.<ref name="recoiltv" /><ref name="ARES"/><ref name="SAR"/><ref name="FW"/><ref name="americanrifleman"/><ref name="bt ag page">{{cite web |title=The quiet choice in 9mm: VP9 |url=https://bt-ag.ch/en/products/bt-firearm-products/vp9/ |website=B&T |access-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119055205/https://bt-ag.ch/en/products/bt-firearm-products/vp9/ |archive-date=19 November 2021}}</ref> B&T first produced the pistol when approached by a customer requesting 25 bolt-action suppressed pistols. B&T suggested using the Welrod design but adapting it for 9mm which the customer agreed to. Initially only 30 were made, 25 for the customer and 5 for hobby use by B&T employees, but production and sales were expanded when it was realized that there was a market for such a pistol.<ref name="recoiltv" />
The design is heavily based on the Welrod pistol designed by the [[Special Operations Executive]] (SOE) for use in [[World War II]] and is mechanically almost identical.<ref name="FW">{{cite web |last1=McCollum |first1=Ian |title=B&T VP9 Silenced Pistol: A Modern Welrod |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7tP9s4mm5I |via=YouTube |publisher=Forgotten Weapons |accessdate=16 December 2018 |date=15 December 2018}}</ref> Its original purpose was to quickly and humanely kill sick animals without frightening nearby animals or people.<ref name="recoiltv" /><ref name="ARES"/><ref name="SAR"/><ref name="FW"/><ref name="americanrifleman"/><ref name="bt ag page">{{cite web |title=The quiet choice in 9mm: VP9 |url=https://bt-ag.ch/en/products/bt-firearm-products/vp9/ |website=B&T |access-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119055205/https://bt-ag.ch/en/products/bt-firearm-products/vp9/ |archive-date=19 November 2021}}</ref> B&T first produced the pistol when approached by a customer requesting 25 bolt-action suppressed pistols. B&T suggested using the Welrod design but adapting it for 9&nbsp;mm which the customer agreed to. Initially only 30 were made, 25 for the customer and 5 for hobby use by B&T employees, but production and sales were expanded when it was realized that there was a market for such a pistol.<ref name="recoiltv" />


==Variants==
==Variants==
Beginning in 2021,<ref name="americanrifleman">{{cite web |title=Preview: Brugger & Thomet Station SIX Suppressed Pistol |url=https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/preview-brugger-thomet-station-six-suppressed-pistol/ |website=American Rifleman |access-date=3 September 2021 |date=5 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903192556/https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/preview-brugger-thomet-station-six-suppressed-pistol/ |archive-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> Brügger & Thomet began importing a version of the pistol to the United States as the '''Station SIX-9'''. To comply with American handgun regulations, the barrel length was increased and the grip was lengthened.<ref name="recoiltv" /> The integral suppressor included with the gun is of a [[Silencer_(firearms)#Wipes_and_packing_material|wiper-style design]] ; additionally, a metal-baffle training suppressor is available.<ref name="manual">{{cite web |title=B&T Station SIX-9 operator manual |url=https://bt-arms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/STATION-SIX.pdf |access-date=3 September 2021 |date=August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101023118/https://bt-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/STATION-SIX.pdf |archive-date=1 January 2022}}</ref> A second .45 ACP variant called the '''Station SIX-45''' with a further lengthened grip and feeding from 1911 magazines was also announced.<ref name="recoiltv">{{cite web |title=B&T Veterinary Pistol VP9 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DYvje68iwI |website=RECOILtv |publisher=Recoil Magazine}}</ref>
Beginning in 2021,<ref name="americanrifleman">{{cite web |title=Preview: Brugger & Thomet Station SIX Suppressed Pistol |url=https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/preview-brugger-thomet-station-six-suppressed-pistol/ |website=American Rifleman |access-date=3 September 2021 |date=5 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903192556/https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/preview-brugger-thomet-station-six-suppressed-pistol/ |archive-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> Brügger & Thomet began importing a version of the pistol to the United States as the '''Station SIX-9'''. To comply with American handgun regulations, the barrel length was increased and the grip was lengthened.<ref name="recoiltv" /> The integral suppressor included with the gun is of a [[Silencer_(firearms)#Wipes_and_packing_material|wiper-style design]]; additionally, a metal-baffle training suppressor is available.<ref name="manual">{{cite web |title=B&T Station SIX-9 operator manual |url=https://bt-arms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/STATION-SIX.pdf |access-date=3 September 2021 |date=August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101023118/https://bt-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/STATION-SIX.pdf |archive-date=1 January 2022}}</ref> A second .45 ACP variant called the '''Station SIX-45''' with a further lengthened grip and feeding from [[M1911 pistol|M1911 magazine]]s was also announced.<ref name="recoiltv">{{cite web |title=B&T Veterinary Pistol VP9 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DYvje68iwI |website=RECOILtv |publisher=Recoil Magazine}}</ref>

==See also==
* {{annotated link|Welrod}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 16:48, 13 December 2024

VP9
TypeBolt action suppressed pistol
Place of originSwitzerland
Production history
DesignerBrügger & Thomet
Unit cost$2,100
Produced2014–[1]
Specifications
Mass900 g (32 oz)
920 g (32 oz) (SIX-9)
Length285 mm (11.2 in)
Barrel length50 mm (2.0 in) (Barrel)
80 mm (3.1 in) (SIX-9 Barrel) 154 mm (6.1 in) (Suppressor)
Height
  • 114 mm (4.5 in) (VP9)
  • 142 mm (5.6 in) (SIX-9)
  • 63 mm (2.5 in) (VP9 magazine removed)
Diameter
  • 35 mm (1.4 in) (suppressor section)
  • 130 mm (5.1 in) (barrel section)
Cartridge9×19 Parabellum, .45 ACP (SIX-45 Only)
ActionBolt-action
Effective firing rangeapproximately 5 meters[citation needed]
Feed system
  • 5-round detachable box magazine/pistol grip
  • 8-round detachable magazine (SIX-45 only)[2]
SightsOpen iron sights (100 mm length)
References[1][3]

The Brügger & Thomet VP9 (Veterinary Pistol 9mm) is a manually repeating, magazine-fed, integrally-suppressed pistol created by Brügger & Thomet (now B&T) for use as a veterinary pistol for putting down sick and wounded animals. The design is based on the Welrod pistol.

Design

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The design is heavily based on the Welrod pistol designed by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) for use in World War II and is mechanically almost identical.[4] Its original purpose was to quickly and humanely kill sick animals without frightening nearby animals or people.[5][1][3][4][6][7] B&T first produced the pistol when approached by a customer requesting 25 bolt-action suppressed pistols. B&T suggested using the Welrod design but adapting it for 9 mm which the customer agreed to. Initially only 30 were made, 25 for the customer and 5 for hobby use by B&T employees, but production and sales were expanded when it was realized that there was a market for such a pistol.[5]

Variants

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Beginning in 2021,[6] Brügger & Thomet began importing a version of the pistol to the United States as the Station SIX-9. To comply with American handgun regulations, the barrel length was increased and the grip was lengthened.[5] The integral suppressor included with the gun is of a wiper-style design; additionally, a metal-baffle training suppressor is available.[8] A second .45 ACP variant called the Station SIX-45 with a further lengthened grip and feeding from M1911 magazines was also announced.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Ferguson, Jonathan. "Swiss VP9 integrally-suppressed pistol – Armament Research Services". Armament Research. Armament Research Services. Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
  2. ^ "RSR Stock #: BANDT-410110 Manufacturer Part #: BT-410110". Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b Zimmerman, Mark (19 September 2014). "VP9 Suppressed Pistol from B&T: The Silent Helper". Small Arms Review. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  4. ^ a b McCollum, Ian (15 December 2018). "B&T VP9 Silenced Pistol: A Modern Welrod". Forgotten Weapons. Retrieved 16 December 2018 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ a b c d "B&T Veterinary Pistol VP9". RECOILtv. Recoil Magazine.
  6. ^ a b "Preview: Brugger & Thomet Station SIX Suppressed Pistol". American Rifleman. 5 February 2021. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  7. ^ "The quiet choice in 9mm: VP9". B&T. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  8. ^ "B&T Station SIX-9 operator manual" (PDF). August 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
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