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BSmall arms
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Heckler & Koch P9larger figure on 0 of 2
Mk 13 riflelarger 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
Length
Single source19.2 cm (7.5 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch P9 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | — |
| Place of origin | West Germany[source] | — |
| In service | 1969-present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Lebanese Civil War[source] |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | Herbert Meidel[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1965-1969[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | c.1969-1978(P9) 1970-1995(P9S)[source] | — |
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| No. built | SAO: 485; P9S: unknown[source] | — |
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| Variants | P9S, P9 SAO[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum .45 ACP 7.65×21mm Parabellum[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Roller delayed , Traditional Double Action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic[source] | — |
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| Feed system | 9-round (9×19mm) or 7-round (.45 ACP) single column, detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[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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