Steyr TMP
Steyr Mannlicher GmbH · Personal Defense Weapon · Out Of Production · 1992
Also known as: Tactical Machine Pistol, Taktische Maschinenpistole
Overview
The Steyr TMP (Taktische Maschinenpistole / Tactical Machine Pistol) is a compact 9×19mm select-fire machine pistol developed by Friedrich Aigner at Steyr Mannlicher in 1989, entering production 1992. It pioneered an all-polymer machine-pistol shell paired with a short-recoil rotating-barrel locking system inherited from the Steyr GB pistol - atypical for an SMG-class weapon and chosen to tame muzzle flip in the very compact, stockless package. An integrated vertical foregrip provided controllability during full-auto bursts (cyclic ~875 rpm), and the threaded muzzle accepted a suppressor. Despite technical merit, the TMP saw limited commercial uptake - roughly 2,000 TMPs and 1,000 SPPs were produced before Steyr Mannlicher's new ownership culled underperforming product lines.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1300 g (45.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 282 mm (11.10") |
| Barrel Length | 130 mm (5.12") |
| Height | 162 mm (6.38") |
| Width | 45 mm (1.77") |
| Sight Radius | 188 mm (7.40") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Select Fire |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 380 m/s (1247 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 540 J (398 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 875 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Polygonal |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: 15 Round Detachable Box, 20 Round Detachable Box, 30 Round Detachable Box
- Safety mechanisms: Fire Selector
- Features: Rotating Barrel Locking, Integrated Vertical Foregrip, Ambidextrous Controls, Threaded Barrel Suppressor Ready, Closed Bolt Firing
Variants
- Steyr TMP (select-fire) — Machine Pistol
- Steyr SPP — Semi Auto Civilian
- Steyr SPP Carbine — Fixed Stock Carbine
- MA-13 MK-II (Myanmar) — Burmese License
Service history
Operators
- Austrian EKO Cobra · as TMP
- Italian GIS (Carabinieri SF) · as TMP
- Myanmar (license production) · as MA-13 MK-II
Production
Estimated total produced: 3,000 · Production years: 1992-2001
~2,000 TMPs + ~1,000 SPPs total estimated. Limited commercial uptake.
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Friedrich Aigner
Discontinued: 2001
Notes
Source variance on muzzle velocity (370/375/400 m/s); 380 m/s used as midpoint. Designed by Friedrich Aigner specifically. SPP semi-auto civilian variant lacks the foregrip. In 2001 Steyr sold the entire TMP design and rights to Brügger & Thomet (reportedly for one Austrian Schilling) - B&T applied 20+ design changes and released the result in 2003 as the B&T MP9.
Background
In 2001 Steyr sold the entire TMP design and manufacturing rights to Swiss firm Brügger & Thomet - reportedly for one Austrian Schilling. B&T applied 20+ design changes (side-folding stock, full-length Picatinny rail, redesigned trigger safety, refined ergonomics) and released the result in 2003 as the B&T MP9, which became widely adopted by SOF, executive-protection details, and police globally. The TMP is therefore the direct ancestor of the modern MP9/TP9 family.