Brugger & Thomet · Pistol · In Production · 2014
| Weight (empty) | 900 g (31.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 285 mm (11.22") |
| Barrel Length | 50 mm (1.97") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 290 m/s (951 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 295 J (218 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The B&T VP9 is a Swiss integrally-suppressed bolt-action 9mm pistol heavily based on the British World War II-era Welrod assassination pistol. It retains the Welrod's signature design: a tubular receiver with an integral suppressor extending its full length, a manually operated rotating bolt with a circular knob at the rear, and a removable magazine that doubles as the grip. The barrel is internally ported to bleed gas and slow standard 9mm ball ammunition to subsonic velocities, producing a mea...
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Designer: Brügger & Thomet (B&T) design team