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| weight = {{cvt|900|g}}
| weight = {{cvt|900|g}} <br> {{cvt|920|g}} (SIX-9)
| length = {{cvt|285|mm}}
| length = {{cvt|285|mm}}
| part_length = {{cvt|50|mm}} (Barrel) <br> {{cvt|154|mm}} (Suppressor)
| part_length = {{cvt|50|mm}} (Barrel) <br> {{cvt|80|mm}} (SIX-9 Barrel) {{cvt|154|mm}} (Suppressor)
| width =
| width =
| height = {{cvt|114|mm}} <br> {{cvt|63|mm}} (Magazine removed)
| height = {{cvt|114|mm}} (VP9) <br> {{cvt|142|mm}} (SIX-9) <br> {{cvt|63|mm}} (VP9 magazine removed)
| diameter = {{cvt|35|mm}} (Suppressor section) <br> {{cvt|130|mm}} (Barrel section)
| diameter = {{cvt|35|mm}} (Suppressor section) <br> {{cvt|130|mm}} (Barrel section)
| crew =
| crew =
| passengers =
| passengers =
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| cartridge = [[9×19 Parabellum]]
| cartridge = [[9×19 Parabellum]], [[.45 ACP]] (SIX-45 Only)
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| range = approximately 5 meters
| range = approximately 5 meters
| max_range =
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| feed = 5-round detachable [[box magazine]]/pistol grip
| feed = 5-round detachable [[box magazine]]/pistol grip <br> 8-round detachable magazine (SIX-45 Only)<ref>{{cite web |title=RSR Stock #: BANDT-410110 Manufacturer Part #: BT-410110 |url=https://www.rsrgroup.com/product/BANDT-410110 |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref>
| sights = Open iron sights (100 mm length)
| sights = Open iron sights (100 mm length)
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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 |via=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>

==Variants==
Due to international demand, beginning in 2021<ref>{{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}}</ref> Brügger & Thomet began importing a version of the pistol to the United States as the '''Station SIX-9'''.<ref>{{cite web |title=STATION SIX-9 |url=https://bt-arms.com/products/station-six-9/ |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> To comply with American handgun regulations, the barrel length was increased and the grip was lengthened.<ref>{{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}}</ref> The integral suppressor included with the gun is of a [[Silencer_(firearms)#Wipes_and_packing_material|wiper-style design]]<ref>{{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}}</ref> while an additional metal-baffle training suppressor available.<ref>{{cite web |title=B&T Station Six 9 Training Suppressor SD-988195-T-US |url=https://www.eurooptic.com/B-T-Station-Six-9-Training-Suppressor-SD-988195-T-US.aspx}}</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>{{cite web |title=B&T Veterinary Pistol VP9 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DYvje68iwI |website=RECOILtv |publisher=Recoil Magazine}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 19:25, 3 September 2021

VP9
TypeBolt action suppressed pistol
Place of originSwitzerland
Production history
DesignerBrügger & Thomet
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)
Height114 mm (4.5 in) (VP9)
142 mm (5.6 in) (SIX-9)
63 mm (2.5 in) (VP9 magazine removed)
Diameter35 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
Feed system5-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 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).[4]

Variants

Due to international demand, beginning in 2021[5] Brügger & Thomet began importing a version of the pistol to the United States as the Station SIX-9.[6] To comply with American handgun regulations, the barrel length was increased and the grip was lengthened.[7] The integral suppressor included with the gun is of a wiper-style design[8] while an additional metal-baffle training suppressor available.[9] A second .45 ACP variant called the Station SIX-45 with a further lengthened grip and feeding from 1911 magazines was also announced. [10]

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. ^ "RSR Stock #: BANDT-410110 Manufacturer Part #: BT-410110". Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  3. ^ Zimmerman, Mark (19 September 2014). "VP9 Suppressed Pistol from B&T: The Silent Helper". Small Arms Review. Small Arms Review. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  4. ^ McCollum, Ian (15 December 2018). "B&T VP9 Silenced Pistol: A Modern Welrod". Forgotten Weapons. Retrieved 16 December 2018 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "Preview: Brugger & Thomet Station SIX Suppressed Pistol". American Rifleman. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  6. ^ "STATION SIX-9". Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  7. ^ "B&T Station SIX-9 operator manual" (PDF). Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  8. ^ "B&T Station SIX-9 operator manual" (PDF). Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  9. ^ "B&T Station Six 9 Training Suppressor SD-988195-T-US".
  10. ^ "B&T Veterinary Pistol VP9". RECOILtv. Recoil Magazine.
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