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The SEAL Rifle So Powerful, It Redefines Lethal
As one of America’s most elite special forces groups, ensuring that United States Navy SEALs have every weapon necessary to complete their mission is a top priority. This is why this specialized military group has a unique weapon set that can take out targets and individuals anywhere worldwide as long as they have the right tools for the job.
29. FIM-92 Stinger
- Year entered service: 1981
- Type: Air defense missile system
- Maximum effective range: 15,750 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 70mm
28. Mossberg Model 590
- Year entered service: 1975
- Type: Pump-action shotgun
- Maximum effective range: 130 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 12-gauge
27. Smith & Wesson Model 686
- Year entered service: 1981
- Type: Six-shot revolver
- Maximum effective range: 300 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .357 Magnum
26. Barrett M82
- Year entered service: 1982
- Type: Anti-materiel rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,850 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
25. ST Kinetics Ultimax 100
- Year entered service: 1982
- Type: Light machine gun
- Maximum effective range: 3,280 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm NATO
24. Kalashnikov AKSU-74
- Year entered service: 1983
- Type: Submachine gun
- Maximum effective range: 656 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.45x39mm Soviet
23. Colt M45 MEU
- Year entered service: 1986
- Type: Semi-automatic pistol
- Maximum effective range: 165 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .45 ACP
22. Saco M60E3
- Year entered service: 1986
- Type: Light machine gun
- Maximum effective range: 3,600 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
21. M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (AT4)
- Year entered service: 1987
- Type: Anti-armor rocket launcher
- Maximum effective range: 985 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 84mm
20. Remington M24 SWS
- Year entered service: 1987
- Type: Bolt-action sniper rifle
- Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
19. SIG-Sauer P228
- Year entered service: 1988
- Type: Semi-automatic pistol
- Maximum effective range: 165 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 9x19mm parabellum
18. Beretta M9
- Year entered service: 1990
- Type: Semi-automatic pistol
- Maximum effective range: 164 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 9x19mm parabellum
17. Colt M16A4
- Year entered service: 1990
- Type: Assault rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,968 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm NATO
16. Heckler & Koch HK MP5K
- Year entered service: 1991
- Type: Submachine gun
- Maximum effective range: 656 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 9x19mm parabellum
15. Colt M4
- Year entered service: 1994
- Type: Assault carbine
- Maximum effective range: 1,640 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm NATO
14. FGM-148 Javelin
- Year entered service: 1996
- Type: Anti-tank guided missile launcher
- Maximum effective range: 8,202 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 127mm
13. Heckler & Koch HK GMG
- Year entered service: 1996
- Type: Automatic grenade launcher
- Maximum effective range: 5,000 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 40x53mm
12. Heckler & Koch Mk23 Mod 0
- Year entered service: 1996
- Type: Semi-automatic pistol
- Maximum effective range: 82 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .45 ACP
11. Accuracy International AW50
- Year entered service: 1999
- Type: Anti-materiel rifle
- Maximum effective range: 4,921 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 12.7x99mm NATO
10. Benelli M4 Super 90
- Year entered service: 1999
- Type: Semi-automatic shotgun
- Maximum effective range: 164 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 12-gauge
9. McMillan TAC-50
- Year entered service: 2000
- Type: Anti-materiel rifle
- Maximum effective range: 6,561 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 12.7x99mm
8. Navy Mark 12 Special Purpose Rifle
- Year entered service: 2002
- Type: Designated marksman rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,800 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 5.56x45mm NATO
7. Fabrique National Mk 48 LWMG
- Year entered service: 2003
- Type: Light weight machine gun
- Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
6. Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR
- Year entered service: 2004
- Type: Designated marksman rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,500 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
5. M32 MGL
- Year entered service: 2006
- Type: Six-shot grenade launcher
- Maximum effective range: 1,315 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 40x46mm grenade
4. Barrett M107
- Year entered service: 2008
- Type: Anti-personnel sniper rifle
- Maximum effective range: 1,850 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO)
3. M39 Enhanced Marksman Rifle
- Year entered service: 2008
- Type: Designated marksman rifle
- Maximum effective range: 2,550 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 7.62x51mm NATO
2. AirTronic PSRL-1
- Year entered service: 2009
- Type: Anti-personnel shoulder-fired rocket launcher
- Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: 40mm Rocket
1. Accuracy International Mk13
- Year entered service: 2017
- Type: Bolt-action sniper rifle
- Maximum effective range: 3,940 ft.
- Caliber/ammunition: .300 Winchester magnum