This is a list of the SEALs Standard Weapons Loadout- these weapons are the base of a SEAL platoon's firepower.
Colt .45
Designated by the Marines as the M1911A. This design has proven itself as a standard issue side arm since WWII with its predecessor seeing service in WWI. The large calibre gives it the stopping punch that will fall the most determined assailant, a big plus in the trenches. Although it has being phased outin favor of the P226, this hand cannon is still a favorite among the SEAL Teams.
Sig Sauer P226
A 9mm pistol that is superbly engineered, accurate and incredibly reliable.
Heckler & Koch P9S
The SEAL handgun for the future. A 9mm automatic utilizing the H7K roller-delayed blowback. This is the same system H & K utilizes in their assault rifles and submachine guns. A full inch shorter than the colt, and half a pound lighter, this gun is rapidly gaining popularity amoung the military forces including the SEALs.
Smith & Wesson 357 Revolver/pocket artilery.
Although no longer a military issue item the S&W 357 is still used by the special forces when that immediate stopping power is required. This heavy revolver is garenteed to fall any assailant with a hit to any part of the body (ouch!). SEAL operators like this weapon for it's stainless construction, which prevents rusting if submerged (a common occurance in the Teams!)
M16
Since Vietnam the M16 has been the mainstay of military firepower for the solgier on foot.
Colt 727
Called the "CAR 15" this 5.56 mm assault rifle is a shortende version of the M-16 with a collapsible stock . At 30 inches it is a full 9 inches shorter than the M16.
M16/M203
Combining the fire power of the m16 assault rifle with the 44mm grenade launcher. The M203 clips under the barrel and forgrip of the M14, M16 or Colt 727.
Heckler & Koch MP5
The compact submachine gun is used by many elite units around the world including the SAS, GSG 9, GEO and the US Navy SEALs. Firing the parabellum 9mm round at 800 rounds per minute. What turns the tide on this automatic machine gun is the unique roller-delayed blowback system wich operates the weapon in a fully locked breach position. Where other auto systems rely on the weight and velocity of the returning breach to seal the chamber the MP5 uses a series of locks and cams to seal off the chamber. This means that the first round is fired from a locked chamber. This gives the user the accuracy on the first shot that can mean the difference between life or death. Capable of single shot fire, Three round bursts, or full automatic at 800 rounds per minute. The MP5 is used various purposes in the Teams, but mostly for Close Quarters Combat.
M60 Machine Gun 7.62 mm
At 23 pounds this gun was designed as a tripod mounted weapon for three man operation. The SEALs consider this a hand held platoon level fire support weapon operated by a single Team member. With two of these per eight man squad it is easy to see why many opposing forces claimed to have engaged a much larger force when in a firefight wiht an eight man SEAL squad.
M2HB Machine Gun .50 caliber
This is a deck mounted turret gun used on SEAL watercraft and the Desert Patrol Vehicle. The rat patrol take on a whole new meaning.
MK19-3 40mm grenade launcher
Fires upwards to 320 rounds per minute. Realistic substained rate of 60 rounds per minute. Provides heavy firepower from a tripod or vehicle mounted weapon.
M79 Grenade Launcher
40mm greanade launcher single shot breach loading gives the SEALs the ability to lay a explosive device within a 380 yard range