B&T APC45
B&T AG (Brügger & Thomet) · Submachine Gun · In Production · 2011
Also known as: APC45, Advanced Police Carbine 45
Overview
The B&T APC45 is a Swiss blowback-operated, closed-bolt submachine gun chambered in .45 ACP, part of B&T's Advanced Police Carbine (APC) family introduced in 2011. It shares the APC9's modular hydraulic-buffered receiver, telescoping folding stock, fully ambidextrous controls, Picatinny rails, and a 3-lug muzzle for quick-detachable suppressors. The heavier .45 ACP cartridge gives it strong subsonic suppressed performance, making it popular with law enforcement and special operations users.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2500 g (88.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 597 mm (23.50") |
| Folded Length | 379 mm (14.92") |
| 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 | 260 m/s (853 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 477 J (352 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 1080 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Manual Safety, Closed Bolt
- Features: Telescoping Folding Stock, Ambidextrous Controls, Reversible Charging Handle, Picatinny Rail, 3 Lug Suppressor Mount, Flip Up Sights
Variants
- B&T APC45 Pro — Civilian Semi Automatic
Service history
Operators
- Various law enforcement and special operations units
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Produced alongside the APC9 and other APC-family chamberings
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Designer: B&T AG
Notes
Rate of fire is cited between roughly 800 and 1,080 rounds per minute depending on source; the APC45 differs from the APC9 mainly in caliber, magazine, and bolt mass. Civilian semi-automatic pistol and carbine variants (APC45 Pro) are also produced.
Background
The APC series grew from B&T's reputation for suppressors and special-operations gear; the .45 ACP variant capitalizes on the cartridge's naturally subsonic performance for quiet suppressed fire.