Brügger &amp; Thomet VP9Brügger &amp; Thomet VP9 Brügger & Thomet VP9 The Brügger & Thomet VP9 (Veterinary Pistol 9mm) is a ｍanual repeater, magazine fed, integrally-suppressed pistol created by Brügger & Thomet (now B&T). The design is based on the Welrod pistol. Design. The design is heavily based on the Welrod pistol designed by the SOE for use in World War II and is mechanically almost identical with only the grip safety being needed to be depressed before the bolt can by cycled (a feature not on the Welrod). Variants. Due to international demand, beginning in 2021 Brügger & Thomet began importing a version of the pistol to the  United States as the Station SIX-9. To comply with American handgun regulations, the barrel length was increased and the grip was lengthened. The integral suppressor included with the gun is of a wiper-style design while an additional metal-baffle training suppressor available. A second .45 ACP variant called the Station SIX-45 with a further lengthened grip and feeding from 1911 magazines was also announced. Brügger & Thomet VP9 The Brügger & Thomet VP9 (Veterinary Pistol 9mm) is a ｍanual repeater, magazine fed, integrally-suppressed pistol created by Brügger & Thomet (now B&T). The design is based on the Welrod pistol. Design