Military rifles of the world.

[TexMex Leprechaun 0]

Ok, we all know the m-16 is the standard wepon of the U.S. military,atleast for now. Maybe its just me that does not know, but what is the standard issue rifle of other countries, and what round do they shoot? Also do the Swiss still let the serviceman take the wepon to his home? Another thing, do most countries use the 9mm pistol?

[blackdog~ 0]

Most eastern block and asian countries use the AK-47/74 and modifications of it. They shoot 5.45 caliber rounds.

[denoir 0]

Sweden: The AK-5 is the standard rifle. It's a modification of the FNC and uses standard NATO 5,56 mm ammunition.

Before, we used the AK-4 that is a modification of the HK G3 (7,62 mm). It has been more or less completely phased out.

The standard service pistol is the 9mm Pistol 88 (Glock 17).

[TexMex Leprechaun 0]

I thought about getting an Ak-74, but if do get an AK it will probably be the 47, like the 7.62x39 better than the .223. Great looking rifles Denoir, did you like the HK3? Just another rifle I looked at getting.

[Baron von Beer 0]

That poor AK4. Bad PR. Sure the AK5 looks like a much better weapon. All clean and shiny. The other little guy looks like he's been to hell and back, and now kicked to the curb.

[m21man 0]

British forces use the .223 SA-80.

[CrunchyFrog 0]

Denmark:

Assault rifles:

M75 (HK G3 only the danish national guard, replaced by the M95)

M95 (Diemaco C7)

M96 (Diemaco C8)

HK33, Only by Jaeger korpset (Hunter Corps, like the US Rangers) and Froemands korpset (Frogman corps, like US Navy Seals)

HK53, Only by Jaeger korpset and Froemands korpset

Pistols:

SIG P210 9mm pistol

Machineguns:

MG62 (MG3)

LSV (LSW) In near future

HK21 & HK23, Only by Jaeger korpset

SMGs

MP5, Only by Jaeger korpset and Froemandskorpset

MP5SD, Only by Jaeger korpset and Froemandskorpset

Sniper rifles

MSG-90

M82A2

[sanctuary 19]

I dont know what exact weapon we use in France for sure.

But what i know is we like to use very heavy weapon.

This way, when we surrender ;) we can do some damage to our opponent

<span style='font-size:6pt;line-height:100%'>some version of famas actually</span>

[4 IN 1 0]

China PLA are changing all their type 81(another modification of AK47) into type 95 using 5.8mm rounds.......

personaly i heard that (from those active duty boys) they are not bad but still need to improve (not big improvment, oh well at less better then those SA-80s)

but their little brother type 88(which is a sniper rifle) is like crap, someone even said that they are designed and made by those dumbass who dunno what sniper rifle is

[ozanzac 0]

Australia uses the F-88 Steyr Assault Rifle as it's standard rifle.

And the M-4 as it's special forces weapon.

We did have M-16's. But we sold those to our poorer Pacific neighbours.

We also used to use a localised version of the FN-FAL, the L1A1 SLR.

[joltan 0]

Germany:The old HK G3 has been replaced by the HK G36

comparison G3 vs G36

carabine version of the G36

[Consigliere 0]

We also used to use a localised version of the FN-FAL, the L1A1 SLR.

The British Army used the SLR, it's not a localised version (by 'localised' I suppose you mean Australian? ).

[ran 0]

FAMAS F1

FAMAS G2 which should completely replace the old F1 in a near future

1074x768 FAMAS G2 wallpaper

G2 Modifications now available from the GIAT (not issued in the french army although some COS and other SF commands operatives got their paws on a few of these beauties):

[ozanzac 0]

We also used to use a localised version of the FN-FAL, the L1A1 SLR.

The British Army used the SLR, it's not a localised version (by 'localised' I suppose you mean Australian? ).

Yeah. I did. Canada and Britain and other commonwealth countries also used the weapon extensively. Each country had it's own modifications to what was essentially the same rifle. I know that all of ours had wooden butstocks, and handles as illustrated in the pic below.

Australia made its own and New Zealands L1A1's. Canada made it's own (known as the C1 and C2), Britain made it's own as well as Indias.

[Consigliere 0]

Here's the British made version fitted with SUIT sight

Much better looking than yours so    

[ozanzac 0]

Agreed, our guns look more suited to parade duties, the Brit's version looks more suited for fighting in style . Our soldiers complained about the wooden features during Vietnam and only selected units were permitted to camoflage their weapons.

[Gollum1 0]

Ok, we all know the m-16 is the standard wepon of the U.S. military,atleast for now. Maybe its just me that does not know, but what is the standard issue rifle of other countries, and what round do they shoot?

Yes, because we're all Americans, right?

Finland uses the AK-47 modification RK 62

The RK-62 m76

And the newest and best RK-95

more info at

Valmet Weapons

Guns.ru

Uses 7.62 Warsaw Pact ammo

[Balschoiw 0]

Quote[/b] ]Germany:The old HK G3 has been replaced by the HK G36

and the standard pistol is the

P 8 now

The replacement for the G3 ZF "Sniper"- Rifle is the

G 22

cal 7.62 x 67 especially developed for this rifle in 2 variants.

Silencer included, Hensoldt optics for ranges up to 1000 m´s,

NV capable.

My favourite G36 modification is the AG36 I used during my last missions.

We also have a promising BIO - LRWS

[Ex-RoNiN 0]

Greece uses the G3 for conscripts and standard infantry units.

Border units (esp at Turkish border), special forces (paras, seals, marines etc.) use the M16/M4 variants.

[shadow 6]

Norway still use the AG-3 (G3A3). We also have some MP5s here and there. Officers usually carry a Glock 17 , but some SF also have the SOCOM/Mark23 (thank god). Our SF also has some G36-versions too (I think its G36, G36C and a few AG36 to go with the G36).

Very funny pic, Balschoiw. Have any more?

[Assault (CAN) 1]

In Canada we use the Diemaco C7A1 as the standard issue service rifle.

C7A1

A C7A2 version is also in the works:

C7A2

[mr burns 131]

imo the price for the most futuristic looking standard issue rifle has to go to South Africa:

Vektor CR-21

that does even more look like a toy than the xm-8

btw: good to see you back Bals how was your time in congo ?

[JAP 2]

Belgian army

FNC ( ofcourse ... )

GP ( pistol )

AW ( sniperrifle )

MAG & Minimi ( machinegun )

Milan ( AT )

Mistral & MI .50 ( AA )

Cheers

[Balschoiw 0]

Quote[/b] ] good to see you back Bals how was your time in congo?

Thx. I am currently checking what I am allowed to tell

I´ll make a comprehensive post when I get clearance.

Congo is an extrodinary african country. The vegetation and landscape is great and they have loads of mosquitos.

On the other hand we have a country in permanent state of civil war fueled by the countries neighbours who are eager to get control over the diamond mines and such.

Well and there are kidsoldiers. More on that later.

I had my first command on this mission and it worked pretty well. Noone lost, only minor injuries.

Had some scary experiences with AP mines, refreshened my doorgunner knowledge and did some Hussein - fishing with Semtex.

It will take some days until I can post a complete story (I hope so).

To sum it up it was a sucessfull mission that still needs to be continued for a very long time.

[RED 0]

Its great to see you back safe Bals Did you take many pictures, I would love to see them sometime if you did. I might see you on ICQ at some point

Edit: Sorry for going offtopic. Here is a picture of the British Sa80:

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