Brügger & Thomet APC9

B&T (formerly Brügger & Thomet) APC
Type Submachine gun
Place of origin Switzerland
Service history
In service 2011–present
Production history
Designer B&T
Designed 2000s
Manufacturer B&T
Produced 2011-present
Specifications
Weight 2.5kg with empty 30-round magazine and red dot sight
Length

597mm (Open)

385mm (Closed)
Barrel length 175mm

Cartridge 9×19mm
.45 ACP
.223 Remington(in Prototype Stage)
Action Straight blowback, closed bolt
Rate of fire 1080 rounds/min
Effective firing range 100m
Feed system 15, 20, 25 or 30 rounds (same as MP9)
Sights Aimpoint TL1 included

The Brügger & Thomet APC9 (Advanced Police Carbine 9mm) is a submachine gun produced and manufactured by B&T, formerly known as Brügger & Thomet of Switzerland. Announced in 2011, the weapon uses standard 9×19mm and .45 ACP rounds. The APC9 is offered in several different variants. The standard variant with a barrel length of 175mm (≈ 7 inches) and a polymer stock very similar to an H&K UMP's which folds to the right side, the assault variant with an adjustable B & T Foldable Visor Helmet stock and the carbine variant with a 406mm (16 inch) barrel for the civilian market.[1]

References

  1. "Modern Firearms - B&T Advanced Police Carbine / APC submachine gun (Switzerland)". World.guns.ru. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
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