U.S. Air Force buys Swiss B&T APC9K sub compact weapons
The submachine guns are reportedly likely to end up with security personnel of the U.S. Air Force, possibly as replacements for Heckler & Koch MP5s
By Eyal Boguslavsky, Israel Defense, November 29, 2020
https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/46791
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| The APC9 submachine gun. Swiss special forces vesion .Photo: B&T |
The value of the contract is said to be $128,300. The contract is called "Prototype Opportunity Notice (PON) for Sub Compact Weapon (SCW) System" which may indicate that it is an initial order for evaluation, with a potential for more. It’s not known which configuration the APC9 will be in, but the website said that it could be the APC9K PRO version
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The Firearm Blog website reported that Swiss company B&T won an order to supply the U.S. Air Force with 65 APC9K 9×19 mm carbines with magazines and associated spare parts. the option of up to 1,000 more.
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| Right side view B&T APC9K will almost fit in the palm of your hand,if you have really big hands. (Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Note: US Army model optic sights,without forward hand grip |
Left side view B&T APC9K will almost fit in the palm of your hand,if you have really big hands. (Photos: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Note: US Army model optic sights,without forward hand grip
Test driving the Army's new B&T APC-9K | GearScout Down Lowe, Dec 6, 2019
The website said that it is likely, but not mentioned or confirmed, that the new B&T APC9Ks will end up with the security personnel of the U.S. Air Force and that they may replace Heckler & Koch MP5s. The Miami Beach Police Department is another user of the B&T APC9K.
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