Barrett M95
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The Barrett M95SP
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| Type | Bullpup anti-materiel rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
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| Used by | See Users |
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| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Company |
| Produced | 1995–present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 23.5 pounds (10.7 kg) empty, without scope |
| Length | 45 inches (114.3 cm) |
| Barrel length | 29 inch (73.7 cm) |
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| Cartridge | .50 BMG (12.7×99mm) |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 854 m/s (with M33 ball ammunition) |
| Maximum firing range | 1800 meters |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | None |
The Barrett M95 is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .50 BMG (12.7×99mm), and manufactured by Barrett Firearms Company.
Overview
The M95 is an improved version of the earlier Barrett M90. It is a bolt-action sniper rifle in a bullpup design. The major difference between the M95 and the M90 is that the pistol grip and trigger have been moved forward 1 inch (25 mm) for better magazine clearance. Also, the bolt handle has been redesigned and bent down and to the rear, the barrel chamber has been plated in chrome, and there are also some minor changes to the trigger and firing pin.
XM107
In 1999, the M95 won a military competition to become the new XM107. A small number were purchased by the U.S. Army for further testing, but ultimately, the M82 was chosen. The Barrett website also announces that M95 rifle is used for military and law enforcement applications in at least 15 other countries.
Users
Argentina - Used by Argentine Army and Argentine National Gendarmerie
Austria - Jagdkommando special group of the Austrian Army.[1]
Denmark[2]
Finland[3]
Greece[4]
Georgia - Used by Georgian Armed Forces and Georgian military Special force Brigade[5]
Italy - 9th Parachute Assault Regiment "Col Moschin".[6]
Jordan: Employed by Jordanian Special Operations Forces.[7]
Malaysia - Employed by the Malaysian Army Grup Gerak Khas.[8]
Netherlands - Royal Netherlands Marine Corps and Netherlands Army.[citation needed]
Philippines - Adopted by the Philippine Marine Corps.[9] Rifles were purchased in 1998.[10]
Spain - Spanish Army and Spanish Navy.[11]
Thailand - Royal Thai Navy SEALs.[citation needed]
Turkey - Used by Underwater Offence Group Command[citation needed]
See also
References
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- ↑ Equipment of the Royal Danish Army#General issued weapons and related equipment
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- ↑ http://www.armyrecognition.com/greece_hellenic_greek_army_military_equipment_uk/greece_hellenic_greek_army_land_ground_forces_military_equipment_armoured_vehicle_weapons_informati.html
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- ↑ Shea, Dan (Spring 2009). "SOFEX 2008". Small Arms Defense Journal, p. 29.
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External links
- Barrett product page on the M95
- Barrett M95 operator's manual
- Modern Firearms - Barrett Models M90 & M95
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