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At a glance
Benelli M3larger figure on 0 of 2
IWI Danlarger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1200 m[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source881 m/s (2,890 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Benelli M3 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Combat shotgun[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Italy[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1989–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Wars | Operation Ancient Babylon Battle of the Bridges of Nasiriyah[source] | — |
| Designed | 1980s[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Benelli[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
| Produced | 1989–present[source] | 2014–present[source] |
| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
| Cartridge | 12 or 20-gauge shells or slugs[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
| Calibre | 12 or 20 gauge[source] | — |
| Action | Pump action or recoil operated[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic[source] | — |
| Feed system | 7+1 round tubular magazine (Military) 5+1 round (Civilian)[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
| Designer | — | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
| Sights | — | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
| Reported operators |
| — |