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==Design==
==Design==
The design is heavily based on the Welrod pistol designed by the SOE for use in [[World War II]] and is mechanically almost identical with only the grip safety being needed to be depressed before the bolt can by cycled (a feature not on the Welrod).<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 |website=Youtube |publisher=Forgotten Weapons |accessdate=16 December 2018 |date=15 December 2018}}</ref>
The design is heavily based on the Welrod pistol designed by the SOE for use in [[World War II]] and is mechanically almost identical with only the grip safety being needed to be depressed before the bolt can by cycled (a feature not on the Welrod).<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>


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[Welrod]]
* [[Welrod]]


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
[[Category:Pistols]]
* [https://bt-ag.ch/en/products/bt-firearm-products/vp9/ Product page] at Brügger & Thomet

[[Category:9mm Parabellum firearms]]
[[Category:9mm Parabellum firearms]]
[[Category:Firearms of Switzerland]]
[[Category:Firearms of Switzerland]]
[[Category:Pistols]]
[[Category:Silenced firearms]]
[[Category:Silenced firearms]]

Revision as of 08:15, 14 April 2021

VP9
TypeBolt action suppressed pistol
Place of originSwitzerland
Production history
DesignerBrügger & Thomet
Produced2014–[1]
Specifications
Mass.900 kg (1.98 lb)
Length285 mm (11.2 in)
Barrel length50 mm (2.0 in) (Barrel)
154 mm (6.1 in) (Suppressor)
Height114 mm (4.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in) (Magazine removed)
Diameter35 mm (1.4 in) (Suppressor section)
130 mm (5.1 in) (Barrel section)

Cartridge9×19 Parabellum
ActionBolt-action
Effective firing rangeapproximately 5 meters
Feed system5-round detachable box magazine/pistol grip
SightsOpen iron sights (100 mm length)
References[1][2]

The Brügger & Thomet VP9 (Veterinary Pistol 9mm) is a manual repeater, magazine fed, integrally-suppressed pistol created by Brügger & Thomet (now B&T). The design is based on the Welrod pistol.

Design

The design is heavily based on the Welrod pistol designed by the SOE for use in World War II and is mechanically almost identical with only the grip safety being needed to be depressed before the bolt can by cycled (a feature not on the Welrod).[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ Zimmerman, Mark (19 September 2014). "VP9 Suppressed Pistol from B&T: The Silent Helper". Small Arms Review. Small Arms Review. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  3. ^ McCollum, Ian (15 December 2018). "B&T VP9 Silenced Pistol: A Modern Welrod". Forgotten Weapons. Retrieved 16 December 2018 – via YouTube.