The Barrett M95 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG (12.7×99mm), and manufactured by Barrett Firearms Company. It has been adopted by a number of militaries around the world.
| Barrett M95 | |
|---|---|
 The Barrett M95 with camouflage finish | |
| Type | Bullpup Anti materiel sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1997–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Company |
| Produced | 1995–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 23.5 pounds (10.7 kg) empty, without scope |
| Length | 45 inches (114.3 cm) |
| Barrel length | 29 inches (73.7 cm) |
| Cartridge | .50 BMG (12.7×99mm) |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,800 feet per second (854 m/s) (with M33 ball ammunition) |
| Effective firing range | 2,000 yards (1,800 m) |
| Maximum firing range | 6,800 meters (7,400 yd) |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | None |
Overview edit
The M95 is an improved version of the earlier Barrett M90. It is a bolt-action 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 edit
In 1999, the M95 won a military competition to become the new XM107.[citation needed] 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 edit
Argentina - Comandos Anfibios, Gendarmería Nacional Sección de Fuerzas Especiales, Grupo Alacrán[1]
Austria - Jagdkommando special group of the Austrian Army.[2]
Greece[3]
Georgia - Used in limited number by special operations forces.[4]
India - Indian Army.[5][6]
Italy - 9th Parachute Assault Regiment "Col Moschin".[7]
Jordan: Employed by Jordanian Special Operations Forces.[8]
Malaysia - Employed by the Malaysian Army Grup Gerak Khas.[9]
Philippines - Adopted by the Philippine Marine Corps.[10] Rifles were purchased in 1998.[11]
Portugal - Used by the Special Operations Troops Centre of the Portuguese Army.[12]
Serbia - Used by the 72nd Brigade for Special Operations and the 63rd Parachute Brigade of the Serbian Armed Forces as well as by the Gendarmery.[13][14]
Spain - Spanish Army and Spanish Navy.[15]
Thailand - Royal Thai Navy SEALs.[16]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "wiw_sa_argentina - worldinventory". 24 November 2016. Archived from the original on 24 November 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Das Jagdkommando (JaKdo)" (in German). Retrieved 13 October 2009.
- ^ Administrator. "Greece Hellenic Greek army land ground forces military equipment armoured vehicle weapons informati". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Armament of the Georgian Army". Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Indian Army soldiers along the LoC to get deadly sniper rifles this month".
- ^ "Army goes for emergency purchase of some advanced sniper rifle". The Times of India.
- ^ Janez. "Barret M95". Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ Shea, Dan (Spring 2009). "SOFEX 2008". Small Arms Defense Journal, p. 29.
- ^ Thompson, Leroy (December 2008). "Malaysian Special Forces". Special Weapons. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ "The Philippine Marine Corps Scout Sniper Program". Archived from the original on 11 January 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2009.
- ^ Lt. Colonel. Jonathan C. Martir PN(M) (GSC). "Scout Sniper Development: "An accurate shot to the future"". Civil Military Operations & Environment Management Office. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
- ^ "EM LAMEGO COM AS OPERAÇÕES ESPECIAIS DO EXÉRCITO (I) | Operacional" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ Specijalne jedinice. "Gendarmerie of the Republic of Serbia". Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ Uran. "Посета Специјалној бригади: МИНИСТРУ ОДБРАНЕ ПРИВУКАО ПАЖЊУ ТЕШКИ СНАЈПЕР BARRETT М-95". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ Spanish Navy. "Armada Española - Ministerio de Defensa - Gobierno de España". Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "AAG_TH 26 July 2017".
External links edit
- Barrett product page on the M95
- Barrett M95 operator's manual
- Modern Firearms - Barrett Models M90 & M95