Steyr SPP
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The Steyr SPP is a chunky 9 mm Pistol, where the SPP stands for Special Purpose Pistol, made by the Austrian company Steyr, famous for its use of synthetic materials in military products. Effectively, it is a semi-automatic version of the slightly more well known Steyr TMP.
Some changes were made to the weapon. These include changes to the barrel and grip.
The barrel and barrel jacket lengths were increased slightly so there is a greater length of protruding jacket and barrel. The forward tactical handle was removed and a small spur installed instead, so it is possible to hold it much like a very miniature rifle.
The SPP is believed to have been created in order to fulfill the pistol portion of the XVII Land Warrior objective handheld personal defence weapon. It is somewhat large for a pistol and is constructed mainly from synthetic materials. It is said to be extremely tough and very reliable.
