Weapons like the Colt M4 carbine — the primary service rifle across the Navy — are particularly effective in close-quarters and boarding operations. Another of the Navy’s standard sidearms is the Beretta M9. This semi-automatic pistol’s range and large ammunition capacity make it an ideal choice for Navy personnel. The Accuracy International Mk 13 — a bolt-action sniper rifle that can shoot more than half a mile — is critical for special operations teams like the US Navy SEALS.
24/7 Wall St. referenced a catalog of U.S. small arms from a Military Factory to identify the firearms used by the U.S. Navy. We ordered these guns by the time they entered the service. We also included supplemental information regarding the type of firearm, range, caliber, and manufacturer from the Military Factory.
Why This Matters
The defense industry in the United States dramatically impacts the nation’s economy. To arm military personnel with the tools they need, the Department of Defense spends a sizable portion of its budget on arms and research and development. Companies like General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin have made millions from military contracts.
These are the 30 firearms used by the U.S. Navy.
30. Browning M2
- Type: Heavy machine gun
- Year entered service: 1921
- Maximum effective range: 6,550 ft.
- Caliber: 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)
- Manufacturer: Saco Defense Industries
29. Heckler & Koch HK MP5
- Type: Submachine gun
- Year entered service: 1966
- Maximum effective range: 660 ft.
- Caliber: 9×19 parabellum
- Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
28. Saco Mk 19
- Type: Automatic grenade launcher
- Year entered service: 1967
- Maximum effective range: 4,500 ft.
- Caliber: 40x53mm
- Manufacturer: Saco Defense Industries
27. Fabrique Nationale M240
- Type: General purpose machine gun
- Year entered service: 1977
- Maximum effective range: 5,905 ft.
- Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
- Manufacturer: FN Manufacturing
26. FIM-92 Stinger
- Type: Air defense missile system
- Year entered service: 1981
- Maximum effective range: 15,750 ft.
- Caliber: 70mm
- Manufacturer: General Dynamics and Raytheon
25. Barrett M82
- Type: Anti-materiel rifle
- Year entered service: 1982
- Maximum effective range: 1,850 ft
- Caliber: 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)
- Manufacturer: Barrett Firearms
24. SIG-Sauer P226
- Type: Semi-automatic handgun
- Year entered service: 1984
- Maximum effective range: 165 ft.
- Caliber: 9×19 parabellum
- Manufacturer: SIG-Sauer
23. Fabrique Nationale M249 SAW / LMG
- Type: Light machine gun
- Year entered service: 1984
- Maximum effective range: 2,600 ft.
- Caliber: 15.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO
- Manufacturer: FN Manufacturing
22. M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (AT4)
- Type: Anti-armor rocket launcher
- Year entered service: 1987
- Maximum effective range: 985 ft.
- Caliber: 84mm
- Manufacturer: Alliant TechSystems
21. Glock 19
- Type: Semi-automatic service pistol
- Year entered service: 1988
- Maximum effective range: 165 ft.
- Caliber: 9×19 parabellum
- Manufacturer: Glock
20. Beretta M9
- Type: Semi-automatic service pistol
- Year entered service: 1990
- Maximum effective range:
- Caliber: 9×19 parabellum
- Manufacturer: Beretta
19. Colt M16A4
- Type: Automatic rifle
- Year entered service: 1990
- Maximum effective range: 1,968 ft.
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing
18. Stoner SR-25
- Type: Sniper rifle
- Year entered service: 1990
- Maximum effective range: 4,500 ft.
- Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
- Manufacturer: Knights Armament
17. M4 Carbine
- Type: Assault carbine
- Year entered service: 1994
- Maximum effective range: 1,640 ft.
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing and Remington Arms
16. Mk 23 Mod 0
- Type: Semi-automatic service pistol
- Year entered service: 1996
- Maximum effective range: 82 ft.
- Caliber: 45 ACP
- Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
15. FGM-148 Javelin
- Type: Anti-tank guided missile launcher
- Year entered service: 1996
- Maximum effective range: 8,202 ft.
- Caliber: 127mm
- Manufacturer: Raytheon and Lockheed Martin
14. Benelli M4 Super 90 (M1014 JSCS)
- Type: Semi-automatic combat shotgun
- Year entered service: 1999
- Maximum effective range: 164 ft.
- Caliber: 12-gauge
- Manufacturer: Benelli Armi
13. McMillan TAC-50
- Type: Sniper rifle
- Year entered service: 2000
- Maximum effective range: 6,561 ft.
- Caliber: 12.7x99mm NATO (.50 BMG)
- Manufacturer: McMillan Tactical Products
12. Heckler & Koch HK MP7
- Type: Submachine gun
- Year entered service: 2001
- Maximum effective range: 656 ft.
- Caliber: HK 4.6x30mm
- Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
11. Navy Mark 12 Special Purpose Rifle
- Type: Designated marksman rifle
- Year entered service: 2002
- Maximum effective range: 1,800 ft.
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing and Knights Armament Company
10. Fabrique Nationale Mk 48 LWMG
- Type: Lightweight machine gun
- Year entered service: 2003
- Maximum effective range: 2,624 ft.
- Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
- Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
9. Mk 14
- Type: Designated marksman rifle
- Year entered service: 2004
- Maximum effective range: 1,500 ft.
- Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
- Manufacturer: Smith Enterprises
8. Heckler & Koch HK 416
- Type: Assault rifle
- Year entered service: 2005
- Maximum effective range: 985 ft.
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
7. McMillan TAC-338
- Type: Sniper rifle
- Year entered service: 2005
- Maximum effective range: 5,250 ft.
- Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum, .338 Norma Magnum
- Manufacturer: McMillan Tactical Products
6. Heckler & Koch HK 417
- Type: Designated marksman rifle
- Year entered service: 2006
- Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft.
- Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
- Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
5. General Dynamics Mk 47 Striker AGL
- Type: Automatic grenade launcher
- Year entered service: 2006
- Maximum effective range: 5,600 ft.
- Caliber: 40x53mm grenades
- Manufacturer: General Dynamics
4. Fabrique Nationale FN SCAR (Mk 16 / Mk 17)
- Type: Automatic assault rifle
- Year entered service: 2009
- Maximum effective range: 1,640 ft.
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO
- Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
3. M320 GLM
- Type: Grenade launcher
- Year entered service: 2010
- Maximum effective range: 492 ft.
- Caliber: 40x46mm SR
- Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
The M320 GLM is a grenade launcher that uses 40x46mm SR caliber ammunition and has a range of 492 ft. It entered service in 2010 and is manufactured by Heckler & Koch.
2. HK 45
- Type: Semi-automatic service pistol
- Year entered service: 2013
- Maximum effective range: 165 ft.
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
1. Accuracy International Mk 13
- Type: Bolt-action sniper rifle
- Year entered service: 2017
- Maximum effective range: 3,940 ft.
- Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
- Manufacturer: Accuracy International
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