In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at SHOT Show 2022 visiting with B&T to see their newest suppressor, a 9mm tri-lug silencer with a quick detach that takes only a button press to detach. And even though this is a high-performance B&T silencer, it’s going to run under $700 [Read More…]
[SHOT 2022] KCI USA Introduces B&T 9mm Magazine KCI USA showed off their new magazine for the B&T 9mm series of guns. Bottom line up front: suggested retail is $34.99 for a 30-round magazine, and they should be available within the next month. All KCI magazines [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at B&T to speak with the Swiss manufacturer about their newest pistol caliber carbine, the SPC-9. This gun is submachinegun designed to government contract specifications and includes elements from the AR-15 and the B&T SPC-9 series of guns. ««« [Read More…]
B&T USA has just announced the arrival of the SPC9 – Special Purpose Carbine – that combines features and characteristics from the B&T APC9, H&K MP5, and the AR-15 platforms. Critics of most blow-back operated pistol caliber carbines often note [Read More…]
To say that I am excited is a bit of an understatement. Knowing that more B&T suppressors are bound for U.S. shores is a great way to kick off the year. In fact, since B&T will be at the 2022 SHOT Show Industry Day At The Range, there’s a good chance we’ll [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the rare, only-400-made B&T KH9-SD, a compact 9mm pistol caliber carbine that competes directly with the H&K MP5-SD, but with a couple of amazing features. For one, the KH9-SD has a ported barrel with an integral suppressor that slides under a [Read More…]
Good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome back to another edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Phantom 22. Last week we dug into the Dead Air Primal on the Henry Model X in .45-70. [Read More…]
Aquila International, LLC have recently completed their delivery of a batch of small arms and accessories to Argentina’s Army Special Forces. The shipment includes Glock pistols and B&T submachine guns. The Argentinian special forces, specifically the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at B&T’s USA headquarters to talk about a very exciting development: The B&T line of suppressors will soon be available in the United States! From the lightweight aluminum with polymer baffle wipes “Jet” pistol suppressor to [Read More…]
Yes, it’s true: B&T will be importing the Haenel CR-223 as the B&T-15. The CR-223 is a semi-automatic gas-operated 5.56×45mm NATO carbine designed by C.G. Haenel in Germany. It’s basically the semi-auto version of the MK556. The CR-223/MK-556 has been in use by law enforcement [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits B&T USA to talk about their reboot of the B&T VP-9: The Station SIX. The Station SIX is an integrally suppressed, magazine-fed, bolt action pistol that will be available in 9mm or .45ACP. It’s possible that this might be the quietest handgun [Read More…]
For most of you, today is a fairly normal day. You woke up, fed the dog, drank coffee, did some lunges and/or pull ups and headed out to your gig at ACME Bottle Company. For me, however, your beloved host of TFB’s Silencer Saturday, today marks an important occasion. [Read More…]
I had a chance to stop by the B&T booth for Industry Day at the Range to see their newest addition to the sub-gun Market. Now in what some argue is the “best millimeter” the B&T APC10 made its way into the B&T booth where I was able to get some [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks about B&T’s newest Glock-mag fed submachinegun/pistol caliber carbine – the APC in 10mm. The APC is now famous as the first submachinegun ordered by the US Army since World War 2. While the APC is already available in multiple calibers, [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s coverage of #TriggrCon2019 , James visits the B&T booth to talk about the new barrel and handguard kits available for the GHM9. The kits will allow the end users to swap out their barrel and handguard for multiple configurations including extended barrel and [Read More…]
We all have our “Grail Guns” – firearms that we have lusted and yearned after for years but may not have the means to obtain. Given the opportunity, and resources, we’d jump at the chance to own that one gun that might as well be in a museum and unavailable [Read More…]
Davidson’s, one of the US’ largest firearms distributors, has announced a partnership with B&T USA for the distribution of B&T’s sought after products. B&T USA recently won the contract to provide the US Army’s new Sub Compact Weapon. [Read More…]
I’ll clarify right off the bat: Tar Heel State Firearms (THSF) actually has five of the unique B&T APC40 pistol caliber carbines, but three of them were already spoken for at the time of this writing. I spoke with Scott at THSF earlier this week, hoping that the [Read More…]
It’s taken years, but I’ve finally found a B&T firearm that I won’t consider performing evil acts to obtain. My friends over at AR15 maintain several threads dedicated to B&T guns, on of which is specific to the TP9. A few days ago, a sharp-eyed poster [Read More…]
Combining three of my favorite things into one complete package, Tim from the Military Arms Channel and James from TFBTV get a first look at the New B&T US Army Sub-Compact Weapon in this exclusive new video. We’ve covered the Army’s new contract for B&T sub guns several times in the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s NRAAM 2019 coverage, James Reeves visits B&T to check out their new B&T APC-9K submachinegun/SMG/PCC, which recently won a contract with the U.S. Army. The APC-9K is a PDW-sized 9mm submachinegun that accepts B&T’s proprietary mags and packs a punch in a [Read More…]
The Sheriff’s Department of Lake County, Indiana has selected the compact MP9 submachine gun form B&T, presumably for issuing to their Tactical Unit (S.W.A.T). The Lake County Sheriff’s Department has an 18 strong tactical unit who are “available [Read More…]
It’s just under a year since the US Army announced its search for a new submachine gun with the Sub Compact Weapon programme. Today, it has been announced that the submission from B&T USA, the US arm of the Swiss small arms specialists B&T AG, has been [Read More…]
Not all product or press releases get the attention they deserve, not initially anyway. Try launching a product at, for instance SHOT Show, and it will easily drown in the constant flow of wonderful – and not so – products. The B&T GLOCK Chassis is such [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits with B&T to talk about the NEW B&T APC-9 Pro. It offers a new lower, with an M4 style grip which is interchangeable with other AR15 grips. The new lower also has a bolt hold open. The upper on the APC PRO has a non-reciprocating, dual-side [Read More…]
Good day everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, a place where I dream about NFA deregulation, where one day all Americans will have access to supppressors, regardless of the the color of their guns. I know, I know – keep dreaming. Last week we [Read More…]
Ah Swiss precision, there’s almost nothing sexier in the firearms world. B&T does an excellent job at making practical and useful guns into a sort of industrial art. For example, many pistol caliber carbines that utilize GLOCK magazines end up looking a horrendous [Read More…]
Anyone with even a passing knowledge of my work here at TFB knows my love for the Swiss-made guns of B&T. The APC9, the company’s flagship law enforcement and military submachine gun/pistol caliber carbine is refined, capable and a true pleasure to shoot. So as [Read More…]
Hello everyone, my name is Pete and its been six weeks since my last B&T post (although my brother in arms Erik B. has been doing a stellar job of keeping us updated about B&T products in the EU). Even so, I feel it’s time I fell off the wagon to talk about [Read More…]
Those of you who run in B&T circles may have seen a curious image floating around social media earlier today. Since an image of a purported new APC model was leaked prior to public release, B&T wanted to clarify a few specifications and possible timelines for [Read More…]