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| name = Barrett M95
| image= Barrett M95SP.jpg
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|caption=The Barrett M95SP
| caption = The Barrett M95 with camouflage finish
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|type=[[Bullpup]] [[anti-materiel rifle]]
| type = [[Bullpup]] [[anti-materiel rifle|Anti materiel sniper rifle]]
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| weight = 23.5 pounds (10.7 kg) empty, without scope
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| length = 45 inches (114.3 cm)
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The '''Barrett M95''' is a [[bolt-action]] [[sniper 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.
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.


==Overview==
==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&nbsp;mm) for better [[Magazine (firearm)|magazine]] clearance. Also, the [[Bolt (firearm)|bolt handle]] has been redesigned and bent down and to the rear, the [[Chamber (weaponry)|barrel chamber]] has been plated in chrome, and there are also some minor changes to the trigger and [[firing pin]].
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 {{convert|1|in}} for better [[Magazine (firearm)|magazine]] clearance. Also, the [[Bolt (firearm)|bolt handle]] has been redesigned and bent down and to the rear, the [[Chamber (weaponry)|barrel chamber]] has been plated in chrome, and there are also some minor changes to the trigger and [[firing pin]].


==XM107==
==XM107==
In 1999, the M95 won a military competition to become the new [[Barrett M82|XM107]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2015}} A small number were purchased by the U.S. Army for further testing, but ultimately, the [[Barrett M82|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.
In 1999, the M95 won a military competition to become the new XM107.{{Citation needed|date=February 2015}} A small number were purchased by the U.S. Army for further testing, but ultimately, the [[Barrett M82|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.{{cn|date=October 2024}}


==Users==
==Users==
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[[File:Barrett M95 Users.png|thumb|Map with users of the Barrett M95 in blue]]<!--READ FIRST: This section is for cited entries only. Please do not add entries into this list without a citation from a reliable source. All entries without a citation will be removed. Thank you.-->
[[File:Barrett M95SP.jpg|thumb|Barrett M95SP with [[Magazine (firearms)|magazines]], ready to be fired]]
[[File:US Navy 021209-O-0000X-002 Spanish Sailors aboard the Santa Maria-class Frigate Navarra (F-85) man provide cover for boarding teams, during a hostile boarding of the North Korean vessel, So San.jpg|thumb|right|Spanish marine snipers covering a boarding party, 2002.]]
*{{flag|Argentina}} - [[Amphibious Commandos Group|Comandos Anfibios]], Gendarmería Nacional Sección de Fuerzas Especiales, [[Grupo Alacrán]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-11-24 |title=wiw_sa_argentina - worldinventory |url=https://sites.google.com/site/worldinventory/wiw_sa_argentina |access-date=2023-03-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124203421/https://sites.google.com/site/worldinventory/wiw_sa_argentina |archive-date=24 November 2016 }}</ref>
*{{flag|Argentina}} - Used by [[Argentine Navy]] and [[Argentine National Gendarmerie]]
*{{flag|Austria}} - ''[[Jagdkommando]]'' special group of the [[Austrian Army]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doppeladler.com/oebh/jakdo.htm |title=Das Jagdkommando (JaKdo) |language=German |accessdate=2009-10-13}}</ref>
*{{flag|Austria}} - ''[[Jagdkommando]]'' special group of the [[Austrian Federal Army|Austrian Army]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doppeladler.com/oebh/jakdo.htm |title=Das Jagdkommando (JaKdo) |language=de |access-date=2009-10-13}}</ref>
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*{{flag|Greece}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/greece_hellenic_greek_army_military_equipment_uk/greece_hellenic_greek_army_land_ground_forces_military_equipment_armoured_vehicle_weapons_informati.html|title=Greece Hellenic Greek army land ground forces military equipment armoured vehicle weapons informati|last=Administrator|website=www.armyrecognition.com|access-date=23 April 2018}}</ref>
*{{flag|Denmark}}<ref>[[Equipment of the Royal Danish Army#General issued weapons and related equipment]]</ref>
*{{flag|Georgia}} - Used in limited number by [[Georgian Special Operations Forces|special operations forces]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mod.gov.ge/ge/news/read/9442/tavdacvis-dzalebis-warmomadgenlebma-lojistikis-dge-agnishnes |title=თავდაცვის ძალების წარმომადგენლებმა ლოჯისტიკის დღე აღნიშნეს |lang=ka |access-date=27 April 2024}}</ref>
*{{flag|Finland}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4373/108374267618127tkiv2000lu6.jpg |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-06-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616205221/http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4373/108374267618127tkiv2000lu6.jpg |archivedate=2012-06-16 }} www.mil.fi</ref>
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*{{flag|India}} - [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Philip |first=Snehesh Alex |date=2019-01-11 |title=Indian Army soldiers along the LoC to get deadly sniper rifles this month |url=https://theprint.in/defence/indian-army-soldiers-along-the-loc-to-get-deadly-sniper-rifles-this-month/176464/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-01-11 |title=Army goes for emergency purchase of some advanced sniper rifles for troops deployed at LoC |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-goes-for-emergency-purchase-of-sniper-rifles-for-troops-deployed-at-loc/articleshow/67490375.cms |access-date=2024-05-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
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*{{flag|Greece}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/greece_hellenic_greek_army_military_equipment_uk/greece_hellenic_greek_army_land_ground_forces_military_equipment_armoured_vehicle_weapons_informati.html|title=Greece Hellenic Greek army land ground forces military equipment armoured vehicle weapons informati|first=|last=Administrator|date=|website=www.armyrecognition.com|accessdate=23 April 2018}}</ref>
*{{flag|Georgia}} - Used in limited number by [[Georgian Special Operations Forces|special operations forces]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://geo-army.ge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=9&lang=en |title=Armament of the Georgian Army |accessdate=23 December 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309192408/http://geo-army.ge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=9&lang=en |archivedate=9 March 2012 }}</ref>
*{{flag|Italy}} - [[9th Parachute Assault Regiment]] "Col Moschin".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.colmoschin.it/fucili-di-precizione/barret-m95.html|title=Barret M95|author=Janez|access-date=23 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222210218/http://www.colmoschin.it/fucili-di-precizione/barret-m95.html|archive-date=22 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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*{{flag|India}} - [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theprint.in/security/indian-army-soldiers-along-the-loc-to-get-deadly-sniper-rifles-this-month/176464/|title=Indian Army soldiers along the LoC to get deadly sniper rifles this month|}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-goes-for-emergency-purchase-of-sniper-rifles-for-troops-deployed-at-loc/articleshow/67490375.cms/|title=Army goes for emergency purchase of some advanced sniper rifle|}}</ref>
*{{flag|Italy}} - [[9th Parachute Assault Regiment]] "Col Moschin".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.colmoschin.it/fucili-di-precizione/barret-m95.html|title=Barret M95|author=Janez|accessdate=23 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141222210218/http://www.colmoschin.it/fucili-di-precizione/barret-m95.html|archive-date=22 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*{{flag|Jordan}}: Employed by Jordanian Special Operations Forces.<ref>Shea, Dan (Spring 2009). "SOFEX 2008". ''Small Arms Defense Journal'', p. 29.</ref>
*{{flag|Jordan}}: Employed by Jordanian Special Operations Forces.<ref>Shea, Dan (Spring 2009). "SOFEX 2008". ''Small Arms Defense Journal'', p. 29.</ref>
*{{flag|Malaysia}} - Employed by the Malaysian Army [[Grup Gerak Khas]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tactical-life.com/online/special-weapons/malaysian-special-forces |title=Malaysian Special Forces |author=Thompson, Leroy |date=December 2008 |publisher=Special Weapons |accessdate=2010-03-14}}</ref>
*{{flag|Malaysia}} - Employed by the Malaysian Army [[Grup Gerak Khas]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tactical-life.com/online/special-weapons/malaysian-special-forces |title=Malaysian Special Forces |author=Thompson, Leroy |date=December 2008 |publisher=Special Weapons |access-date=2010-03-14}}</ref>
*{{flag|Philippines}} - Adopted by the Philippine Marine Corps.<ref name="Archive">{{cite web |url=http://www.navy.mil.ph/digest.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111080029/http://www.navy.mil.ph/digest.html|archivedate=2008-01-11|title=The Philippine Marine Corps Scout Sniper Program|accessdate=2009-05-22}}</ref> Rifles were purchased in 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marinecorps.mil.ph/c6_sniperdev.html |title=Scout Sniper Development: "An accurate shot to the future" |accessdate=2010-07-02 |author=Lt. Colonel. Jonathan C. Martir PN(M) (GSC) |publisher=Civil Military Operations & Environment Management Office |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306133108/http://marinecorps.mil.ph/c6_sniperdev.html |archivedate=2012-03-06 }}</ref>
*{{flag|Philippines}} - Adopted by the Philippine Marine Corps.<ref name="Archive">{{cite web |url=http://www.navy.mil.ph/digest.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111080029/http://www.navy.mil.ph/digest.html|archive-date=2008-01-11|title=The Philippine Marine Corps Scout Sniper Program|access-date=2009-05-22}}</ref> Rifles were purchased in 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marinecorps.mil.ph/c6_sniperdev.html |title=Scout Sniper Development: "An accurate shot to the future" |access-date=2010-07-02 |author=Lt. Colonel. Jonathan C. Martir PN(M) (GSC) |publisher=Civil Military Operations & Environment Management Office |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306133108/http://marinecorps.mil.ph/c6_sniperdev.html |archive-date=2012-03-06 }}</ref>
*{{PRT}} - Used by the [[Special Operations Troops Centre]] of the [[Portuguese Army]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=EM LAMEGO COM AS OPERAÇÕES ESPECIAIS DO EXÉRCITO (I) {{!}} Operacional|url=https://www.operacional.pt/em-lamego-com-as-operacoes-especiais-do-exercito-i/|access-date=2020-11-08|language=pt-PT}}</ref>
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*{{flag|Serbia}} - Used by Serbian [[Gendarmery (Serbia)|Gendarmerie]] and by [[Special Brigade]] of [[Serbian Army]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://specijalne-jedinice.com/Srbija/Zandarmerija-English.html#sthash.6Ofm6yco.dpbs|title=Gendarmerie of the Republic of Serbia|author=Specijalne jedinice|publisher=|accessdate=13 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bog-rata.com/2018/11/29/m-93-snajper-specijalna-brigada/|title=Посета Специјалној бригади: МИНИСТРУ ОДБРАНЕ ПРИВУКАО ПАЖЊУ ТЕШКИ СНАЈПЕР BARRETT М-95|author=Uran|publisher=|accessdate=13 January 2019}}</ref>
*{{flag|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 (Serbia)|Gendarmery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://specijalne-jedinice.com/Srbija/Zandarmerija-English.html#sthash.6Ofm6yco.dpbs|title=Gendarmerie of the Republic of Serbia|author=Specijalne jedinice|access-date=13 January 2019|archive-date=22 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722213522/https://specijalne-jedinice.com/Srbija/Zandarmerija-English.html#sthash.6Ofm6yco.dpbs|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bog-rata.com/2018/11/29/m-93-snajper-specijalna-brigada/|title=Посета Специјалној бригади: МИНИСТРУ ОДБРАНЕ ПРИВУКАО ПАЖЊУ ТЕШКИ СНАЈПЕР BARRETT М-95|author=Uran|access-date=13 January 2019}}</ref>
*{{flag|Spain}} - [[Spanish Army]] and [[Spanish Navy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armada.mde.es/ArmadaPortal/page/Portal/ArmadaEspannola/buques_infanteria/04_material_IM--02_armamento--04_fusil_barret_es|title=Armada Española - Ministerio de Defensa - Gobierno de España|author=Spanish Navy|publisher=|accessdate=23 December 2014}}</ref>
*{{flag|Spain}} - [[Spanish Army]] and [[Spanish Navy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armada.mde.es/ArmadaPortal/page/Portal/ArmadaEspannola/buques_infanteria/04_material_IM--02_armamento--04_fusil_barret_es|title=Armada Española - Ministerio de Defensa - Gobierno de España|author=Spanish Navy|access-date=23 December 2014}}</ref>
*{{flag|Thailand}} - [[Royal Thai Navy SEALs]].<ref>{{cite web|title=AAG_TH 26 July 2017|url=http://aagth1.blogspot.com/2017/07/sniper-frontier-2017-army-games-2017.html}}</ref>
*{{flag|Thailand}} - [[Royal Thai Navy SEALs]].<ref>{{cite web|title=AAG_TH 26 July 2017|url=http://aagth1.blogspot.com/2017/07/sniper-frontier-2017-army-games-2017.html}}</ref>
*{{flag|Turkey}} - Used by [[Underwater Offence Group Command]]{{Citation needed|date=February 2015}}


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Sniper rifles of the United States]]
[[Category:Anti-materiel rifles]]
[[Category:Anti-materiel rifles]]
[[Category:Military equipment introduced in the 1990s]]

Latest revision as of 03:07, 6 October 2024

Barrett M95
The Barrett M95 with camouflage finish
TypeBullpup Anti materiel sniper rifle
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1997–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerBarrett Firearms Company
Produced1995–present
Specifications
Mass23.5 pounds (10.7 kg) empty, without scope
Length45 inches (114.3 cm)
Barrel length29 inches (73.7 cm)
Cartridge.50 BMG (12.7×99mm)
ActionBolt action
Muzzle velocity2,800 feet per second (854 m/s) (with M33 ball ammunition)
Effective firing range2,000 yards (1,800 m)
Maximum firing range6,800 meters (7,400 yd)
Feed system5-round detachable box magazine
SightsNone

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.

Overview

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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

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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.[citation needed]

Users

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Map with users of the Barrett M95 in blue
Barrett M95SP with magazines, ready to be fired

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "wiw_sa_argentina - worldinventory". 24 November 2016. Archived from the original on 24 November 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Das Jagdkommando (JaKdo)" (in German). Retrieved 13 October 2009.
  3. ^ Administrator. "Greece Hellenic Greek army land ground forces military equipment armoured vehicle weapons informati". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  4. ^ "თავდაცვის ძალების წარმომადგენლებმა ლოჯისტიკის დღე აღნიშნეს" (in Georgian). Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  5. ^ Philip, Snehesh Alex (11 January 2019). "Indian Army soldiers along the LoC to get deadly sniper rifles this month". ThePrint. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Army goes for emergency purchase of some advanced sniper rifles for troops deployed at LoC". The Times of India. 11 January 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  7. ^ Janez. "Barret M95". Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  8. ^ Shea, Dan (Spring 2009). "SOFEX 2008". Small Arms Defense Journal, p. 29.
  9. ^ Thompson, Leroy (December 2008). "Malaysian Special Forces". Special Weapons. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
  10. ^ "The Philippine Marine Corps Scout Sniper Program". Archived from the original on 11 January 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2009.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "EM LAMEGO COM AS OPERAÇÕES ESPECIAIS DO EXÉRCITO (I) | Operacional" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  13. ^ Specijalne jedinice. "Gendarmerie of the Republic of Serbia". Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  14. ^ Uran. "Посета Специјалној бригади: МИНИСТРУ ОДБРАНЕ ПРИВУКАО ПАЖЊУ ТЕШКИ СНАЈПЕР BARRETT М-95". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  15. ^ Spanish Navy. "Armada Española - Ministerio de Defensa - Gobierno de España". Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  16. ^ "AAG_TH 26 July 2017".
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