B&T APC9 Pro
B&T AG (Brügger & Thomet) · Submachine Gun · In Production · 2019
Also known as: APC9 Pro, Advanced Police Carbine 9 Pro, Sub Compact Weapon
Overview
The B&T APC9 Pro is the third-generation refinement of B&T's Swiss blowback-operated, closed-bolt 9x19mm submachine gun, introduced around 2019. Compared with the original APC9 it adds fully ambidextrous controls (safety, magazine release, bolt catch and reversible charging handle), a flat trigger, and interchangeable grip modules, while retaining the hydraulic buffer system, telescoping folding stock, Picatinny rails and 3-lug suppressor mount. A Glock-magazine version is offered as the APC9 Pro G, and the compact APC9K Pro was selected as the U.S. Army's Sub Compact Weapon in 2019.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2500 g (88.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 2900 g (102.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 626 mm (24.65") |
| Folded Length | 385 mm (15.16") |
| Barrel Length | 175 mm (6.89") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 596 J (440 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 1080 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Manual Safety, Closed Bolt
- Features: Hydraulic Buffer System, Telescoping Folding Stock, Fully Ambidextrous Controls, Interchangeable Grip Modules, Reversible Charging Handle, Flat Trigger, Picatinny Rail, 3 Lug Suppressor Mount, Flip Up Sights
Variants
- B&T APC9 Pro G - Glock Magazine
- B&T APC9K Pro - Us Army Sub Compact Weapon
Base model
Service history
Operators
- United States Army · adopted 2019 · as Sub Compact Weapon (SCW)
- Various law enforcement and special operations units
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Third-generation APC9; the compact APC9K Pro was adopted under the U.S. Army SCW program
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Designer: B&T AG
Notes
Cyclic rate is cited around 1,080 rounds per minute for the select-fire model; a semi-automatic-only version is offered for civilian and police markets. B&T lists a weight of about 2.9 kg including a 30-round magazine and sight. Magazines are offered in 15, 20, 25 and 30-round capacities.
Background
In 2019 the U.S. Army selected the compact APC9K Pro as the winner of its Sub Compact Weapon competition, choosing the Swiss design over entries from SIG Sauer and others to arm Personal Security Details protecting senior officers.