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At a glance
Harris Gun Works M-96larger figure on 3 of 3
Heckler & Koch P30larger figure on 0 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
unloaded, no scope
Single source25 lbs (11.35 kg) unloaded, no scope.[source]
P30L (without magazine)
Single sourceP30SK (without magazine)
Single sourceP30 (without magazine)
Single source647 g (22.8 oz) P30 (without magazine) 687 g (24.2 oz) P30L (without magazine) 598 g (21.1 oz) P30SK (without magazine)[source]
740 Gramm ohne Magazin[source]P30 · Gewicht ohne Magazin (without magazine)
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Harris Gun Works M-96 | Heckler & Koch P30 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Semi-automatic pistol[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | Germany[source] |
| In service | 1996 —present[source] | — |
| Used by | United States , Malaysia[source] | See Users[source] |
| Manufacturer | Harris Gunworks[source] | Heckler & Koch[source] |
| Variants | M86, M92[source] | See Variants[source] |
| Cartridge | 12.7x99mm NATO[source] | 9×19mm Parabellum .40 S&W P30(L)[source] 9 mm x 19[source]P30 · P30 magazine ammunition explicitly stated in own equipment paragraph |
| Action | semi-automatic[source] | Short recoil operated , Browning -type tilting barrel, locked breech[source] Selbstladepistole mit verriegeltem und gepuffertem Verschlusssystem[source]P30 · Action |
| Rate of fire | Gas operated semi-automatic.[source] | — |
| Feed system | 5-rounds detachable box magazine[source] | Detachable box magazine ; capacities: 17 rounds (9×19mm) P30(L) 15 rounds (9×19mm) 10 rounds (9×19mm) 13 rounds (9×19mm) P30SK 10 rounds (.40 S&W) P30(L) 13 rounds (.40 S&W) P30(L)[source] |
| Sights | detachable aperture type iron sights day or night optics[source] | Iron sights (luminescent or tritium)[source] U-Kimme und Balkenkorn[source]P30 · Visier |
| Designer | — | Frank Henninger[source] |
| Produced | — | 2006–present[source] |
| Magazine capacity | — | 15, 17, 20 Rounds[source] 15, 17, 20 Rounds[source]P30 Civil 15 Patronen[source]P30 · Standard magazine (Magazin) |
| Reported operators | — |
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P30L P30SK
Single source