Mp7 At Home: Suppressed TP9

Published on December 23, 2022
Duration: 15:19

This video provides an in-depth user experience review of the TP9 firearm, focusing on its performance with a dedicated suppressor. The presenter highlights the TP9's unique non-threaded barrel design requiring a specific suppressor and discusses its effectiveness as a Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) and a capable travel gun. Despite initial criticisms of the firearm's ergonomics and cost, the suppressed setup is presented as a viable option for specific use cases, offering significant sound reduction and portability.

Quick Summary

The TP9 firearm, while criticized for aesthetics over function, offers unique capabilities when suppressed. Its dedicated flow-through suppressor provides good performance with low back pressure, making it a surprisingly manageable option for its size. While not ideal for concealed carry with the suppressor attached, it excels as a travel or home defense gun, offering significant firepower in a compact package.

Chapters

  1. 01:38TP9 Introduction & Initial Impressions
  2. 02:03TP9 Design Criticisms & Issues
  3. 03:01TP9 as a Capable Firearm
  4. 04:27TP9 Suppressor Design & Function
  5. 05:20TP9 Suppressor Performance & Gas
  6. 06:31TP9 Suppressor Generations
  7. 06:49Ammunition for Suppressed TP9
  8. 07:19TP9 Suppressor Size Benefits
  9. 07:38TP9 Suppressor Size Drawbacks
  10. 08:12Concealability with Suppressor
  11. 08:31TP9's Evolved Role
  12. 09:30TP9 as a Travel Gun
  13. 11:20Suppressor Value in Defensive Scenarios
  14. 13:11TP9's Hybrid Role & Capabilities
  15. 14:04Final Verdict & Alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main criticisms of the TP9 firearm?

The TP9 is criticized for prioritizing aesthetics over function, leading to minor issues. Common complaints include a poor trigger with long pre-travel, unreliable feeding of hollow points in the first third of the magazine, expensive and often out-of-stock magazines, and a tendency for the gun to shift zero if accessories are over-torqued or the mag is used for stabilization.

How does the dedicated TP9 suppressor perform?

The dedicated TP9 suppressor is a flow-through design with low back pressure. While large, it's surprisingly manageable and less gassy to the face than many pistol suppressors, even with duty loads. Its size also makes it resistant to overheating during extended shooting.

Is the TP9 with a suppressor good for concealed carry?

With the suppressor attached, the TP9 reaches an overall length of 19 inches, making it unsuitable for on-body concealment. Without the suppressor, it becomes much more concealable, fitting under a jacket.

What is the TP9's role when suppressed?

When suppressed, the TP9 transitions from a pure PDW to a hybrid role. It becomes a capable travel gun or home defense option, offering significant capability in a package that can fit in a day pack, allowing for accessories like optics and night vision.

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