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Difference between revisions of "Brügger & Thomet VP9"
Pyr0m4n14c (talk | contribs) m (Bow down before the Lord of We. Also, they SAY it's for putting down animals, sure, but then again, it is magazine-fed... and it does come with a set of sights... and a practice suppressor... and a rail mount... so... make of that what you will.) |
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[[File:BT-410000 1 big.jpeg|thumb|right|400px|Brügger & Thomet VP9, later model with grip safety and trigger guard- 9x19mm]] | [[File:BT-410000 1 big.jpeg|thumb|right|400px|Brügger & Thomet VP9, later model with grip safety and trigger guard- 9x19mm]] | ||
| − | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a 9x19mm integrally-suppressed pistol. In form and function it is heavily based on the WWII-era [[Welrod Pistol]], sharing the same layout, a removable magazine which | + | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a 9x19mm integrally-suppressed bolt-action pistol. In form and function it is heavily based on the WWII-era [[Welrod Pistol]], sharing the same layout, a removable magazine which forms the grip, and a manual bolt action operated by a circular knob at the rear of the weapon. Unlike the Welrod, however, the pistol is not marketed as a military weapon, being instead (ostensibly) intended as a humane animal killer for agricultural, hunting and veterinary use (the model name of the pistol is a contraction of "Veterinary Pistol 9mm"). It remains to be seen if the pistol's stated purpose of putting down sick animals is a euphemism, but as yet there are no known military users. |
| − | The suppressor | + | The suppressor is not of the same design as the Welrod's and is significantly less effective, only reducing the report to 129db with standard FMJ ammunition as opposed to the older weapon's 73dB. It features a series of baffles along with removable silicon wipes. Although very efficient, this suppressor design has a short life expectancy of only about 20 rounds (the baffles are, however, field-replaceable in only a few minutes, requiring no tools). For this reason the pistol also ships with a "practice" suppressor made of aluminum, allowing for more cost-effective training. |
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 07:49, 6 February 2019
The Brügger & Thomet VP9 is a 9x19mm integrally-suppressed bolt-action pistol. In form and function it is heavily based on the WWII-era Welrod Pistol, sharing the same layout, a removable magazine which forms the grip, and a manual bolt action operated by a circular knob at the rear of the weapon. Unlike the Welrod, however, the pistol is not marketed as a military weapon, being instead (ostensibly) intended as a humane animal killer for agricultural, hunting and veterinary use (the model name of the pistol is a contraction of "Veterinary Pistol 9mm"). It remains to be seen if the pistol's stated purpose of putting down sick animals is a euphemism, but as yet there are no known military users.
The suppressor is not of the same design as the Welrod's and is significantly less effective, only reducing the report to 129db with standard FMJ ammunition as opposed to the older weapon's 73dB. It features a series of baffles along with removable silicon wipes. Although very efficient, this suppressor design has a short life expectancy of only about 20 rounds (the baffles are, however, field-replaceable in only a few minutes, requiring no tools). For this reason the pistol also ships with a "practice" suppressor made of aluminum, allowing for more cost-effective training.
Specifications
(2014 - Present)
- Type: Bolt-action pistol
- Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
- Weight: 1.9 lbs (0.9 kg)
- Length: 11.3 in (28.6 cm)
- Barrel length: 2 in (5 cm)
- Feed System: 5-round detachable box magazine
- Fire Modes: Bolt-action
The Brügger & Thomet VP9 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killjoys | Sean Baek | Fancy Lee | "One Blood" (S01E06) | 2015 |
| Hannah John-Kamen | Dutch | "Kiss Kiss, Bye Bye" (S01E07) |
See Also
- Brügger & Thomet - A list of all firearms manufactured by Brügger & Thomet
- Welrod Pistol - The pistol on which the VP9 is conceptually based