The US Army is currently evaluating several 9mm commercial sub machine systems to satisfy their Sub Compact Weapon requirement for Military Police Personal Security Details which protect dignitaries. Swiss company B&T has two variants of their APC9 under evaluation.
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The APC9 is their standard model with collapsible stock and ambidextrous controls.
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The APC9-K SD has a short Suppressor, under the handguard. While integral suppression was not a threshold requirement, it was an objective. Additional suppression to become fully ear safe can be threaded into the barrel.
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Below are two photos which depict how compact the weapon is with the telescoping stock fully closed.
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For more information on this product and other B&T products please visit their website www.bt-ag.ch/eng.
For information on becoming a B&T USA dealer please contact Jon Scott at B&T USA, +1 (813) 653-1200. Or email sales@bt-arms.com.