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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
Taurus PT92larger 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
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | Taurus PT92 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | since 1983[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | The Troubles Lebanese Civil War[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7 |
216 mm (8.5 in)[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.
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 9mm Parabellum[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | 9×19mm Parabellum .32 ACP .380 ACP .40 S&W[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Recoil-operated[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | detachable box magazine (standard) (9mm) 10, 15, or 17 (+1) (.32 Auto) 12+1 (.380 ACP) 19+1 (.40 S&W) 10 or 11 (+1)[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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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Taurus Armas[source] |
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| Type | — | Semi-automatic pistol[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Brazil[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1983[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1983–present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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