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At a glance
Measured figures
Thunder 45 Ultra Compact
Single sourceThunder 9
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Bersa Thunder 9 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Argentina[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Bersa[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
| Produced | 1994–present[source] |
192 mm (7.6 in) Thunder 9, 40 165 mm (6.5 in) Thunder 9, 40 Ultra Compact 170 mm (6.7 in) Thunder 45 Ultra Compact[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Thunder 45 Ultra Compact
Single sourceThunder 9
Single sourceThunder 9, 40 Ultra Compact
Single sourceThunder 9, 40 (unloaded)
Single source794 g (28.0 oz) Thunder 9, 40 695 g (24.5 oz) Thunder 9, 40 Ultra Compact 766 g (27.0 oz) Thunder 45 Ultra Compact 870 g (31 oz) Thunder 9, 40 (unloaded)[source]
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Thunder 45 Ultra Compact
Single sourceThunder 9, 40
Single sourceThunder 9 and 40 Ultra Compact
Single source110 mm (4.3 in) Thunder 9, 40 89 mm (3.5 in) Thunder 9 and 40 Ultra Compact 92 mm (3.6 in) Thunder 45 Ultra Compact[source]
Barrel length
Single source673 mm (26.5")[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Variants | Thunder Ultra Compact[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum (Thunder 9 & Thunder 9 Ultra Compact) .40 S&W (Thunder 40 & Thunder 40 Ultra Compact) .45 ACP (Thunder 45 Ultra Compact)[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Locked breech, Short recoil operated[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | Detachable box, double stack magazine : 17 + 1 rounds (Thunder 9) 13 + 1 rounds (Thunder 40) 13 + 1 rounds (Thunder 9 Ultra Compact) 10 + 1 rounds (Thunder 40 Ultra Compact) 7 + 1 rounds (Thunder 45 Ultra Compact)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| In service | — | 2001–present[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Sights | — | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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