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M9-SD

Beretta M9 SD

Summary

The M9 Silenced is a sub-variant of the M9 pistol equipt with an M9-QD suppressor that uses subsonic ammunition for maximun stealth.

Description

"M9 Silenced" - Based on the M9 pistol (Beretta 92FS) adopted by the US Military.
This version features a large sound suppressor (M9-QD) designed for the Beretta M9 handgun.
The M9-QD by Advanced Armament Co. attaches via a snap-on mechanism and has dedicated iron sights built in.
The traditional iron sights on the suppressor have been swapped out for tritium night sights that glow green in the dark.

Sound: quiet signature
Ballistics: slightly increased accuracy
Handling: slightly reduced recoil
Ammo: 9×19mm Parabellum (M9 Mags)


Items added to US Arsenal (Ammunition Supply Point):


- M9-QD Suppressor
- M9-SD (M9 w/ M9-QD attached)
- 9×19mm 15rnd M9 Mags (M882, M1152, M1153, M874, MK 243 MOD 0, DM11 A1B2, & Tracer-Incendiary)


Item Rank Requirements & Supply Costs:


- M9 | Private | 5
- M9-QD | Corporal | 5
- M9 SD | Corporal | 10
- 9×19mm M9 Mag (M882) | Private | 1
- 9×19mm M9 Mag (M874) | Corporal | 2
- 9×19mm M9 Mag (M1152) | Sergeant | 2
- 9×19mm M9 Mag (M1153) | Lieutenant | 3
- 9×19mm M9 Mag (MK 243 MOD 0) | Captain | 4
- 9×19mm M9 Mag (DM11 A1B2) | Captain | 5
- 9×19mm M9 Mag (Tracer-Incendiary) | Captain | 6


Magazine Descriptions:


--- 9×19mm 15rnd M9 Mag (M882)


Magazine loaded with M882 full metal jacket cartridges.
Type: FMJ
Weight: 124 grains
Velocity: 1230 fps (Supersonic)
Energy: 410 ft-lbs
Purpose: General


--- 9×19mm 15rnd M9 Mag (M1152)


Magazine loaded with M1152 full metal jacket flat nose cartridges.
Type: FMJ-FN
Weight: 115 grains
Velocity: 1320 fps (Supersonic)
Energy: 445 ft-lbs
Purpose: Penetration


--- 9×19mm 15rnd M9 Mag (M1153)


Magazine loaded with M1153 jacketed hollow point cartridges.
Type: JHP
Weight: 147 grains
Velocity: 1000 fps (Subsonic)
Energy: 326 ft-lbs
Purpose: Stopping-power


--- 9×19mm 15rnd M9 Mag (M874)


Magazine loaded with M874 full metal jacket cartridges.
Type: FMJ
Weight: 147 grains
Velocity: 950 fps (Subsonic)
Energy: 295 ft-lbs
Purpose: Stealth


--- 9×19mm 15rnd M9 Mag (MK 243 MOD 0)


Magazine loaded with MK 243 MOD 0 jacketed hollow point cartridges.
Type: JHP
Weight: 147 grains
Velocity: 975 fps (Subsonic)
Energy: 310 ft-lbs
Purpose: Lethality


--- 9×19mm 15rnd M9 Mag (DM11 A1B2)


Magazine loaded with DM11 A1B2 full metal jacket armor-piercing cartridges.
Type: FMJ-AP (Tungsten carbide core)
Weight: 95 grains
Velocity: 1400 fps (Supersonic)
Energy: 410 ft-lbs
Purpose: Armor penetration


--- 9×19mm 15rnd M9 Mag (Tracer-Incendiary)


Magazine loaded with 9mm tracer-incendiary cartridges combining a pyrotechnic tracer compound with an incendiary tip.
Type: FMJ-T-I (Tracer-Incendiary)
Weight: 115 grains
Velocity: 1250 fps (Supersonic)
Energy: 399 ft-lbs
Purpose: Target marking / light incendiary effect


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Background:

The AAC M9-QD suppressor and the Beretta XM9 “Hush Puppy” were both developed to provide suppressed 9mm handgun capabilities for specialized military use, but they differ significantly in purpose, design, and operational context. The XM9, a Cold War-era project, was tailored for ultra-quiet, limited-use scenarios such as evasion and survival—often for downed aircrew—with features like rubber wipe suppressors and a manual slide lock to eliminate mechanical noise. In contrast, the AAC M9-QD, developed in the 2000s for modern special operations, uses a baffle stack, durable materials, and a recoil booster for full semi-automatic function, making it suitable for sustained tactical engagements.

Both suppressors use a distinctive quick-detach mounting system involving scallop cuts on the barrel and spring-loaded plunger pins—eschewing threaded barrels for rapid attachment, precise alignment, and enhanced field compatibility. The XM9 prioritized maximum silence at the cost of durability and speed, while the M9-QD reflects a modular, mission-flexible philosophy, offering greater longevity and serviceability. Each reflects the operational demands and technological capabilities of its era—one built for stealth in isolated engagements, the other for versatility in dynamic combat environments.

License

Arma Public License (APL)