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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 1
SIG Sauer M17larger figure on 0 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
M17
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | SIG Sauer M17 |
|---|---|---|
| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2017–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | Global War on Terrorism War in Afghanistan[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | Tim Butler[source] |
M18
Single sourceM17 203 mm (8.0 in) M18 183 mm (7.2 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | M18[source] |
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 9mm NATO[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Short recoil-operated[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 17 or 21-round box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | self-illuminating iron sights for low-light conditions[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | SIG Sauer, Inc. , Newington, New Hampshire , U.S.[source] |
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| Type | — | Semi-automatic pistol[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | United States[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2015–2017[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2017–present[source] |
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| No. built | — | 200,000[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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