Post by Julian "Earl" Wetherington on Jan 18, 2008 15:30:50 GMT 10
Side-arms (Self-loading Pistols)
P226 Sig-Sauer Pistol (L105A1)
The P226 Sig-Sauer Pistol (L105A1) is currently a limited issue sidearm although it is a contender in the ongoing competition to find a replacement for the L9A1.
Browning Pistol (L9A1)
The Browning High Power Pistol (L9A1) is the general issue sidearm
USP Tactical .45 ACP
The USP Tactical (.45 ACP) incorporates a fully adjustable rear sight, a higher-profile front sight (as to be visible above the suppressor), an extended threaded barrel and O-ring, a match grade trigger, and an adjustable trigger stop. A unique feature of the USP Tactical is that the barrel is left-hand threaded (counter-clockwise to tighten), which makes the pistol incompatible with suppressors designed for the MK23 Mod 0.
(Bottom Pistol)
SMG's
Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 Submachine Gun (L92A1)
Issue limited to special forces and task forces involved in special operations. It is a German made submachine gun, capable of a rate of fire of 950 rounds a minute and firing 9mm Parabellum ammunition.
Assault Rifles
Heckler & Koch 53A3 Assault Rifle (L101A1)
Heckler & Koch 53 Assault Rifle (L101A1) is limited to special forces and task forces involved in special operations, such as close-protection teams.
SA80 Rifle (L85A2)
The standard issue rifle is now the L85A2, known popularly as the SA80. This is an enhanced variant of the original L85A1 version with improvements to the working parts (thingying handle, firing pin etc.), gas parts and magazines. The L85A2 is regarded by many as the most reliable standard rifle in service, a stark contrast to both the L1A1 and especially the vilified L85A1, which was dropped from NATO's list of approved weapons due to its unreliability with the NATO STANAG 5.56mm round. During the 2003 International shooting meet at Bisley, the British Army team won after firing over 62,000 rounds with no stoppages. During active service, the L85A2 is commonly fitted with a SUSAT 4x optical sight, and can also be fitted with a 40 mm L17A2 Under-slung Grenade Launcher (UGL), and a LLM01 laser aiming and torch attachment. It is fed by a 30 round magazine.
M4 Carbine
The M4 Carbine is a family of firearms tracing its lineage back to earlier carbine versions of the M16, all based on the original AR-15 made by ArmaLite. It is a shorter and lighter version of the M16A2 assault rifle, achieving 80% parts commonality with the M16A2. The M4 has selective fire options including semi-automatic and three-round burst (like the M16A2), while the M4A1 has a "full auto" option in place of the three-round burst.
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P226 Sig-Sauer Pistol (L105A1)
The P226 Sig-Sauer Pistol (L105A1) is currently a limited issue sidearm although it is a contender in the ongoing competition to find a replacement for the L9A1.
Browning Pistol (L9A1)
The Browning High Power Pistol (L9A1) is the general issue sidearm
USP Tactical .45 ACP
The USP Tactical (.45 ACP) incorporates a fully adjustable rear sight, a higher-profile front sight (as to be visible above the suppressor), an extended threaded barrel and O-ring, a match grade trigger, and an adjustable trigger stop. A unique feature of the USP Tactical is that the barrel is left-hand threaded (counter-clockwise to tighten), which makes the pistol incompatible with suppressors designed for the MK23 Mod 0.
(Bottom Pistol)
SMG's
Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 Submachine Gun (L92A1)
Issue limited to special forces and task forces involved in special operations. It is a German made submachine gun, capable of a rate of fire of 950 rounds a minute and firing 9mm Parabellum ammunition.
Assault Rifles
Heckler & Koch 53A3 Assault Rifle (L101A1)
Heckler & Koch 53 Assault Rifle (L101A1) is limited to special forces and task forces involved in special operations, such as close-protection teams.
SA80 Rifle (L85A2)
The standard issue rifle is now the L85A2, known popularly as the SA80. This is an enhanced variant of the original L85A1 version with improvements to the working parts (thingying handle, firing pin etc.), gas parts and magazines. The L85A2 is regarded by many as the most reliable standard rifle in service, a stark contrast to both the L1A1 and especially the vilified L85A1, which was dropped from NATO's list of approved weapons due to its unreliability with the NATO STANAG 5.56mm round. During the 2003 International shooting meet at Bisley, the British Army team won after firing over 62,000 rounds with no stoppages. During active service, the L85A2 is commonly fitted with a SUSAT 4x optical sight, and can also be fitted with a 40 mm L17A2 Under-slung Grenade Launcher (UGL), and a LLM01 laser aiming and torch attachment. It is fed by a 30 round magazine.
M4 Carbine
The M4 Carbine is a family of firearms tracing its lineage back to earlier carbine versions of the M16, all based on the original AR-15 made by ArmaLite. It is a shorter and lighter version of the M16A2 assault rifle, achieving 80% parts commonality with the M16A2. The M4 has selective fire options including semi-automatic and three-round burst (like the M16A2), while the M4A1 has a "full auto" option in place of the three-round burst.
- More Later