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Steyr TMP / B&T MP9
Model: Steyr TMPThe TMP (Tactical Machine Pistol) is a machine pistol; a select-fire weapon the size and general shape of a pistol. It's a very compact, well-made weapon from the Austrian company Steyr Mannlicher as a personal defense weapon (PDW), to be given to drivers and other soldiers who need more firepower than a pistol, but less bulk than a carbine.. The TMP is a product of the 90s and is renowned for controlabillity in automatic fire, with bursts of 10-15 rounds remaining accurate; most machine pistols will go off-target after 2 or 3 rounds.
The SPP (Special Purpose Pistol) is a civilian version that lacks the foregrip and is semi-auto only. The Brügger & Thomet MP9 is a Swiss copy that includes an integrated trigger safety, Picatinny rail, and folding stock. Likewise, the TP9 is a semi-auto pistol variant of the MP9 that replaces the foregrip with a short Picatinny rail. All versions fire the common 9x19mm Parabellum round.
Where to find:
The TMP is used by Austria and Italy's counter-terrorism units, while the MP9 is used by the Mumbai, India police, the Portuguese army, and the Swiss police. The SP99 is a fairly popular weapon among civilian shooters, though a little pricey at about $1000.
Complexity:
The TMP's method of operation gives it greatly reduced recoil, making it extremely accurate even in long bursts. It has been compared to the Glock in terms of toughness and can be field stripped in seconds. The SPP is rather bulky for a handgun, though.
Size and weight:
Weight 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) empty. Barrel length 130 mm (5.12 in.). Total length 282 mm (11.10 in.).
Action:
Short recoil, rotating barrel.
Caliber(s):
9x19mm Parabellum
Magazine:
Detachable box magazine. 15, 20, 25, or 30 rounds.
Trigger:
Single-action.
Controls:
The safety is a cross-bolt button just behind the top of the trigger guard; push to the left for FIRE, to the right for SAFE. The cocking handle is on the back of the gun, just below the rear sight. The fire selector is built into the trigger; low pressure fires semi-auto, full pressure fires full-auto. The magazine catch is a button on the left side of the frame, just below the safety. The slide lock is on the left side of the frame.
Loading: How to load the firearm and make ready to fire.
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Push the safety from left to right to activate it.
3) Take a loaded magazine and push it into the magazine well in the bottom of the butt. Tug on it slightly to ensure that it's seated.
4) Pull the cocking handle back and let it snap forward.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
Cannot be done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Take a loaded magazine and push it into the magazine well in the bottom of the butt. Tug on it slightly to ensure that it's seated.
To prepare to fire, pull the cocking handle back and let it snap forward.
Unloading:
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Push the safety from left to right to activate it.
3) Press the magazine catch and remove the magazine.
4) Pull the cocking handle back and examine the chamber for ammunition.
5) Release the cocking handle.
6) Deactivate the safety.
7) Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping:
How to take down the weapon for cleaning, with pictures if possible.
Design Quirks:
Unique aspects of this gun.
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