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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2018 1:38:23 AM EDT
I heard someone bring up in a discussion that apparently the only variant that the US armed forces use is a special model of the Barrett known as the M82A1M (M being for Military?) and it has some differences from the civilian model kinda how the Beretta M9 is different for civilians vs. the military ones (proof marks and such).
Does anyone have any thoughts on whether this is true, and also what the difference between the two models is? Thanks. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 2/25/2018 3:59:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: robpiat]
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Ask in the 50 Cal forum...There is an insider over there that would be the best to answer
https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/50-Cal/3/ I believe the military model is the M107 series. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2018 4:25:23 PM EDT
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Thanks man. I'll try to post there. Yeah, I think they moved to the 107 but id like to know what was issued.
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USA
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Posted: 3/4/2018 11:09:36 PM EDT
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Cost! Uncle Sam always pays 10x for civilian equivalent!
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USA
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Posted: 3/5/2018 8:35:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bearcat24:
Cost! Uncle Sam always pays 10x for civilian equivalent! |
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Posted: 3/11/2018 2:14:59 PM EDT
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Original M82A1s back in Desert Storm era were COTS.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/13/2018 1:05:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RenegadeX:
Original M82A1s back in Desert Storm era were COTS. |
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Posted: 3/13/2018 1:13:12 PM EDT
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Commercial off the shelf
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Posted: 3/13/2018 1:59:37 PM EDT
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Marine Corps had M82A3s.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/13/2018 2:28:03 PM EDT
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Gotcha. Thanks. Does anyone know why the modern M82A1s have had so many changes made to them, but haven't had their names changed (e.g. new rail, rear sight, etc)?
Do any units like socom still buy the commercial M82A1s? As far as I understand they are identical to the M107 with the exception of the spiked bipod feet, and rear monopod who can be added. |
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Posted: 3/13/2018 7:04:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By henryfrank:
Gotcha. Thanks. Does anyone know why the modern M82A1s have had so many changes made to them, but haven't had their names changed (e.g. new rail, rear sight, etc)? Do any units like socom still buy the commercial M82A1s? As far as I understand they are identical to the M107 with the exception of the spiked bipod feet, and rear monopod who can be added. He worked for Barrett in its infancy. |
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Posted: 3/13/2018 7:41:13 PM EDT
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Not sure why the a1 name is left as opposed to 107. May be a legacy thing.
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Posted: 3/20/2018 6:28:48 PM EDT
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@ironhandjohn
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Posted: 3/20/2018 6:47:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By henryfrank:
I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but what are COTS? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By henryfrank:
Originally Posted By RenegadeX:
Original M82A1s back in Desert Storm era were COTS. he is lucky enough to own one of the 14 the government can't find. |
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Posted: 3/20/2018 6:57:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ironhandjohn]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By henryfrank:
Gotcha. Thanks. Does anyone know why the modern M82A1s have had so many changes made to them, but haven't had their names changed (e.g. new rail, rear sight, etc)? Do any units like socom still buy the commercial M82A1s? As far as I understand they are identical to the M107 with the exception of the spiked bipod feet, and rear monopod who can be added. |
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Posted: 3/20/2018 7:08:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ironhandjohn:
The M107 also had the upswept charging handle that the civilian model didn’t, as well as the plastic molding piece around the handgrip on the rear of the stock. At least those were the only differences that I can remember from my time there in ‘03-‘05. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ironhandjohn:
Originally Posted By henryfrank:
Gotcha. Thanks. Does anyone know why the modern M82A1s have had so many changes made to them, but haven't had their names changed (e.g. new rail, rear sight, etc)? Do any units like socom still buy the commercial M82A1s? As far as I understand they are identical to the M107 with the exception of the spiked bipod feet, and rear monopod who can be added. |
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Posted: 3/31/2018 12:16:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bearcat24:
Cost! Uncle Sam always pays 10x for civilian equivalent! They cant charge the .GOV anymore than they charge you for it. The .GOV isn't stupid. Scott |
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Posted: 3/31/2018 2:57:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scotts556:
Not true. Anyone that supplies just about anything to the DOD has to sign a Fair price agreement. They cant charge the .GOV anymore than they charge you for it. The .GOV isn't stupid. Scott Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scotts556:
Originally Posted By Bearcat24:
Cost! Uncle Sam always pays 10x for civilian equivalent! They cant charge the .GOV anymore than they charge you for it. The .GOV isn't stupid. Scott |
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Posted: 3/31/2018 3:26:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ALASKANFIRE:
People love to ignore the extra parts and service that is almost always included in those giant contract prices. Easier to bitch. Scott |
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Posted: 4/4/2018 7:40:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Scotts556:
Not true. Anyone that supplies just about anything to the DOD has to sign a Fair price agreement. They cant charge the .GOV anymore than they charge you for it. The .GOV isn't stupid. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/5/2018 1:34:15 AM EDT
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It would really depend on which branch of the military, and at what point in time you're referring to.
The Barretts have gone through a ton of variations and minor changes, and each branch's Barrett is slightly different because they're different orders. If I recall, during the initial 125 unit purchase the military Barretts were basically off the shelf civilian Barretts. Also the current Coastguard Barrett is pretty much identical to the M82CQ I believe, because the rifle was specifically designed for the coastguard (someone please correct me if I'm wrong). |
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