The Navy’s impressive arsenal of firearms

Weapons such as the Colt M4 Carbine – the Navy’s primary service rifle – are particularly effective in close-in and boarding operations. Another of the Navy’s standard weapons is Beretta M9. This semi-automatic pistol’s range and large ammunition capacity make it an ideal choice for Navy personnel. TThe Accuracy International Mk 13—a bolt-action sniper rifle that can shoot more than half a mile—is essential for special operations teams like the US Navy SEALS.

24/7 Wall St. referenced a catalog of US caliber weapons from a military factory to identify the firearms used by the US Navy. I ordered these weapons until they entered service. We have also included additional information regarding the firearm type, range, caliber and manufacturer from the Military Factory.

Why this matters

The United States defense industry has a dramatic impact on the nation’s economy. To arm military personnel with the tools they need, the Department of Defense spends a sizable portion of its budget on weapons and research and development. Companies like General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin made millions from military contracts.

These are the 30 firearms used by the US Navy.

30. Browning M2

• Type: Heavy machine gun
• Year of entry into service: 1921
• Maximum Effective Range: 6,550 ft.
• Caliber: 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)
• Producer: Saco Defense Industries

29. Heckler & Koch HK MP5

• Type: Submachine gun
• Year of entry into service: 1966
• Maximum Effective Range: 660 ft.
• Caliber: 9×19 parabellum
• Producer: Heckler & Koch

28. Mk 19 jacket

• Type: Automatic grenade launcher
• Year of entry into service: 1967
• Maximum Effective Range: 4,500 feet.
• Caliber: 40x53mm
• Producer: Saco Defense Industries

27. National Factory M240

• Type: General purpose machine gun
• Year of entry into service: 1977
• Maximum Effective Range: 5,905 ft.
• Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
• Producer: FN Manufacturing

26. FIM-92 Stinger

• Type: Air defense missile system
• Year of entry into service: 1981
• Maximum Effective Range: 15,750 ft.
• Caliber: 70 mm
• Producer: General Dynamics and Raytheon

25. Barrett M82

• Type: Anti-materiel rifle
• Year of entry into service: 1982
• Maximum Effective Range: 1,850 feet
• Caliber: 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)
• Producer: Barrett Firearms

24. SIG-Sauer P226

• Type: Semi-automatic pistol
• Year of entry into service: 1984
• Maximum Effective Range: 165 ft.
• Caliber: 9×19 parabellum
• Producer: SIG-Sauer

23. National Factory M249 SAW / LMG

• Type: Light machine gun
• Year of entry into service: 1984
• Maximum Effective Range: 2,600 feet
• Caliber: 15.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO
• Producer: FN Manufacturing

22. M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (AT4)

• Type: Anti-armor missile launcher
• Year of entry into service: 1987
• Maximum Effective Range: 985 ft.
• Caliber: 84 mm
• Producer: Alliant TechSystems

21. Glock 19

• Type: Semi-automatic service pistol
• Year of entry into service: 1988
• Maximum Effective Range: 165 ft.
• Caliber: 9×19 parabellum
• Producer: Glock

20. Beretta M9

• Type: Semi-automatic service pistol
• Year of entry into service: 1990
• Maximum Effective Range:
• Caliber: 9×19 parabellum
• Producer: Beretta

19. Colt M16A4

• Type: Automatic rifle
• Year of entry into service: 1990
• Maximum Effective Range: 1,968 feet
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
• Producer: Colt Manufacturing

18. Stoner SR-25

• Type: Sniper rifle
• Year of entry into service: 1990
• Maximum Effective Range: 4,500 feet.
• Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
• Producer: Armament of the Knights

17. M4 carbine

• Type: Assault rifle
• Year of entry into service: 1994
• Maximum Effective Range: 1,640 feet
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
• Producer: Colt Manufacturing and Remington Arms

16. Mk 23 Mod 0

• Type: Semi-automatic service pistol
• Year of entry into service: 1996
• Maximum Effective Range: 82 ft.
• Caliber: 45 ACP
• Producer: Heckler & Koch

15. FGM-148 Javelin

• Type: Anti-tank guided missile launcher
• Year of entry into service: 1996
• Maximum Effective Range: 8,202 ft.
• Caliber: 127 mm
• Producer: Raytheon and Lockheed Martin

14. Benelli M4 Super 90 (M1014 JSCS)

• Type: Semi-automatic battle rifle
• Year of entry into service: 1999
• Maximum Effective Range: 164 ft.
• Caliber: 12 gauge
• Producer: Benelli Armi

13. McMillan TAC-50

• Type: Sniper rifle
• Year of entry into service: 2000
• Maximum Effective Range: 6,561 ft.
• Caliber: 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)
• Producer: McMillan Tactical Products

12. Heckler & Koch HK MP7

• Type: Submachine gun
• Year of entry into service: 2001
• Maximum Effective Range: 656 ft.
• Caliber: HK 4.6x30mm
• Producer: Heckler & Koch

11. Navy Mark 12 Special Purpose Rifle

• Type: Designated marksman rifle
• Year of entry into service: 2002
• Maximum Effective Range: 1,800 feet.
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
• Producer: Colt Manufacturing and Knights Armament Company

10. National Factory Mk 48 LWMG

• Type: Light machine gun
• Year of entry into service: 2003
• Maximum Effective Range: 2,624 feet
• Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
• Producer: National Factory

9. Mark 14

• Type: Designated marksman rifle
• Year of entry into service: 2004
• Maximum Effective Range: 1,500 feet.
• Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
• Producer: Smith Enterprises

8. Heckler & Koch HK 416

• Type: Assault rifle
• Year of entry into service: 2005
• Maximum Effective Range: 985 ft.
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
• Producer: Heckler & Koch

7. McMillan TAC-338

• Type: Sniper rifle
• Year of entry into service: 2005
• Maximum Effective Range: 5,250 ft.
• Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum
• Producer: McMillan Tactical Products

6. Heckler & Koch HK 417

• Type: Designated marksman rifle
• Year of entry into service: 2006
• Maximum Effective Range: 2,625 ft.
• Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
• Producer: Heckler & Koch

5. General Dynamics Mk 47 Striker AGL

• Type: Automatic grenade launcher
• Year of entry into service: 2006
• Maximum Effective Range: 5,600 feet
• Caliber: 40x53mm grenades
• Producer: General dynamics

4. National Factory FN SCAR (Mk 16 / Mk 17)

• Type: Automatic assault rifle
• Year of entry into service: 2009
• Maximum Effective Range: 1,640 feet
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO
• Producer: National Factory

3. M320 GLM

• Type: Grenade launcher
• Year of entry into service: 2010
• Maximum Effective Range: 492 ft.
• Caliber: 40x46mm SR
• Producer: Heckler & Koch

The M320 GLM is a grenade launcher that uses 40x46mm SR ammunition and has a range of 492 ft. It went live in 2010 and is manufactured by Heckler & Koch.

2. 45 HK

• Type: Semi-automatic service pistol
• Year of entry into service: 2013
• Maximum Effective Range: 165 ft.
• Caliber: .45 ACP
• Producer: Heckler & Koch

1. Accuracy International Mk 13

• Type: Bolt Sniper Rifle
• Year of entry into service: 2017
• Maximum Effective Range: 3,940 feet
• Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
• Producer: Accuracy International

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