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| Barrett M95 | |
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The M95SP | |
| Type | Anti-materiel rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| 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 |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 854 m/s (with M33 ball ammunition) |
| Maximum range | 1800 meters |
| Feed system | 5 Round Detachable Box Magazine |
The Barrett M95 is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm), and manufactured by Barrett Firearms Company.
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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[]
[2][3]Spanish marine snipers covering a boarding party, 2002. 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[]
- Austria: Jagdkommando special group of the Austrian Army.[1]
- Finland[2]
- Greece[3]
- Georgia: Special Operative Department (SOD) of the MIA[4][5]
- Jordan: Employed by Jordanian Special Operations Forces.[6]
- Malaysia: Employed by Malaysian Army Grup Gerak Khas.[7]
- Philippines: Adopted by the Philippine Marine Corps.[8] Rifles were purchased in 1998.[9]
- Spain: Spanish Army and Spanish Navy.[10]
- Thailand: Royal Thai Navy SEALs.[citation needed]