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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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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 |
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> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 16:48, 13 December 2024
| VP9 | |
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| Type | Bolt action suppressed pistol |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Brügger & Thomet |
| Unit cost | $2,100 |
| Produced | 2014–[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 900 g (32 oz) 920 g (32 oz) (SIX-9) |
| Length | 285 mm (11.2 in) |
| Barrel length | 50 mm (2.0 in) (Barrel) 80 mm (3.1 in) (SIX-9 Barrel) 154 mm (6.1 in) (Suppressor) |
| Height |
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| Diameter |
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| Cartridge | 9×19 Parabellum, .45 ACP (SIX-45 Only) |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective firing range | approximately 5 meters[citation needed] |
| Feed system |
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| Sights | Open 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "RSR Stock #: BANDT-410110 Manufacturer Part #: BT-410110". Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b McCollum, Ian (15 December 2018). "B&T VP9 Silenced Pistol: A Modern Welrod". Forgotten Weapons. Retrieved 16 December 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c d "B&T Veterinary Pistol VP9". RECOILtv. Recoil Magazine.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The quiet choice in 9mm: VP9". B&T. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ "B&T Station SIX-9 operator manual" (PDF). August 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
External links
[edit]- Product page at Brügger & Thomet Archived