Videos tagged with Steyr TMP

This video details the history and evolution of the B&T MP9/TP9, tracing its origins from the Steyr TMP/SPP. It highlights B&T's crucial improvements, including the addition of a Picatinny rail and side-folding stock, and discusses the unique rotating barrel mechanism. The review also covers specialized features like the reduced back-pressure suppressor and its adoption by various military and law enforcement units.

The B&T TP9, an evolution of the Steyr TMP, is a compact PDW with a unique rotating barrel system. While offering extreme compactness for roles like vehicle work, it suffers from significant gas blowback, especially when suppressed, and a poor trigger. Its ergonomics are heavily right-hand biased, and iron sights are inadequate, necessitating an optic. Reliability issues with carbon buildup during suppressed full-auto fire require frequent maintenance.

This video ranks firearms from the movie Heat, highlighting the H&K USP 9mm and Beretta 92FS as top-tier choices (A-Tier) for their reliability and historical context. The Sig P220 and Ruger P89 also receive high marks. Conversely, the Colt 1911 Officer's Model is heavily criticized for unreliability and poor ballistics, landing it in the F-Tier.

This review compares the B&T TP9 SBR with the original Steyr SPP, highlighting design evolution and suppressor performance. The TP9, a modern iteration of the Steyr TMP/SPP, features improvements like an integrated rail and enhanced safety. Suppressor tests demonstrate significant noise reduction on the TP9, making it a favored compact 9mm SBR.

The B&T TP9 is a Swiss-made 9mm semi-automatic pistol, evolving from the Steyr TMP/SPP and B&T's MP9 SMG. It features a unique rotating barrel locked-breech system, an AR-15 style charging handle, ambidextrous controls, and a proprietary tri-lug muzzle device. The trigger pull is linear, and field stripping is straightforward, revealing the innovative barrel mechanism. The review also touches on NFA trust laws and includes a demonstration of a speed loader.