Brügger & Thomet MP9
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The Brügger & Thomet MP9 (Machine Pistol 9mm) is a machine pistol
designed and manufactured by Brügger & Thomet
of Switzerland
. The MP9 is a selective-fire 9x19mm Parabellum caliber machine pistol. It uses 15, 20, 25, 30 round transparent polymer detachable box magazine
s. It has three safeties; ambidextrous safety / fire mode selector switch button (manual safety), trigger safety and drop safety. The MP9 is a development of the Steyr
TMP
. Differences from the TMP include a stock that folds to the right side of the weapon, an integrated Picatinny rail
, and a new trigger safety.
, which is installed in SPP's removed forward grip space, front of the trigger guard. And the TP9SF is its selective-fire variant, meaning that they have an underbarrel picatinny rail
instead of the MP9's foregrip.
Last variants (MP9-N, MP45) have new designed ambidextrous 3 position selectors. The old Steyr style cross-bolt push button selectors are replaced by new "HK" style selectors.
Machine pistol
A machine pistol is a handgun-style, often magazine-fed and self-loading firearm, capable of fully automatic or burst fire, and normally chambered for pistol cartridges. The term is a literal translation of Maschinenpistole, the German term for a hand-held automatic weapon...
designed and manufactured by Brügger & Thomet
Brügger & Thomet
Brügger & Thomet AG is a licensed Swiss defense supplier specializing in the design and manufacturing of firearms and tactical components such as sound suppressors and rail systems. The company is located in Thun, Switzerland. B&T consists of a trading and manufacturing division...
of Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. The MP9 is a selective-fire 9x19mm Parabellum caliber machine pistol. It uses 15, 20, 25, 30 round transparent polymer detachable box magazine
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
s. It has three safeties; ambidextrous safety / fire mode selector switch button (manual safety), trigger safety and drop safety. The MP9 is a development of the Steyr
Steyr
Steyr is a town, located in the Austrian federal state of Upper Austria. The town is situated at the confluence of the rivers Steyr and Enns. Steyr is Austria's 12th most populated town and simultaneously the 3rd largest town in Upper Austria....
TMP
Steyr TMP
The Steyr TMP is a select-fire 9x19mm Parabellum caliber machine pistol manufactured by Steyr Mannlicher of Austria. The Magazines come in 15, 20, or 30 round detachable box types. A suppressor can also be fitted...
. Differences from the TMP include a stock that folds to the right side of the weapon, an integrated Picatinny rail
Picatinny rail
The Picatinny rail or MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail or a "Tactical Rail" is a bracket used on some firearms in order to provide a standardized mounting platform. A similar system is the Weaver rail mount.-Description:...
, and a new trigger safety.
Variants
The TP9 is a semi-automatic civilian variant of MP9. Its design like Steyr SPP. But its differential feature is a underbarrel MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny RailPicatinny rail
The Picatinny rail or MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail or a "Tactical Rail" is a bracket used on some firearms in order to provide a standardized mounting platform. A similar system is the Weaver rail mount.-Description:...
, which is installed in SPP's removed forward grip space, front of the trigger guard. And the TP9SF is its selective-fire variant, meaning that they have an underbarrel picatinny rail
Picatinny rail
The Picatinny rail or MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail or a "Tactical Rail" is a bracket used on some firearms in order to provide a standardized mounting platform. A similar system is the Weaver rail mount.-Description:...
instead of the MP9's foregrip.
Last variants (MP9-N, MP45) have new designed ambidextrous 3 position selectors. The old Steyr style cross-bolt push button selectors are replaced by new "HK" style selectors.
Users
| Country | Organization name | Model | Quantity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 India |
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 Portugal |
Portuguese Army Portuguese Army The Portuguese Army is the ground branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces which, in co-operation with other branches of the Portuguese military, is charged with the defence of Portugal... (Portuguese Army's side arm Side arm A side arm is a weapon, usually a pistol but can be a dagger, as used in pre-modern times, which is worn on the body in a holster to permit immediate access and use. A side arm is typically required equipment for military personnel and sometimes carried by law enforcement personnel... ) |
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 Switzerland |
Swiss Police Law enforcement in Switzerland Law enforcement in Switzerland is mainly a responsibility of the 26 cantons of Switzerland, who each operate cantonal police agencies. Some cities also operate municipal police agencies as provided for by cantonal law. The federal government provides specialised services and is responsible for the... |
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See also
- Steyr TMPSteyr TMPThe Steyr TMP is a select-fire 9x19mm Parabellum caliber machine pistol manufactured by Steyr Mannlicher of Austria. The Magazines come in 15, 20, or 30 round detachable box types. A suppressor can also be fitted...
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- Minebea PM-9Minebea PM-9The Minebea PM-9 Submachine Gun, known officially in the Japan Self-Defense Forces as the or as the M9, is a Japanese-made machine pistol...
- PP-2000PP-2000The PP-2000 is a submachine gun made by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau. It was first publicly displayed at the Interpolytech-2004 exhibition in Moscow even though its patent was filed in 2001 and issued in 2003.- Overview :...
- Heckler & Koch VP70Heckler & Koch VP70The VP70 is a 9 mm, 18-round, double action only, semi-automatic/three-round burst capable polymer frame pistol manufactured by German arms firm Heckler & Koch GmbH...
- Beretta 93RBeretta 93RThe Beretta Model 93R is a selective-fire machine pistol, designed and manufactured by the Italian Beretta company in the 1970s for police and military use, that is derived from their semi-automatic Model 92...
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