Evolution of the Barrett M82

Michael Bane blogged this photo of the original Barrett M82 Prototype. I think I prefer this design to the later production models. It has a mean badass look to it with the oversized charging handle and chunky stock.

Barrett Prototype #1

Original Production Barrett M82

The latest Barrett M107

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  1. Hryanwrote on June 24th, 2011 at 3:00 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Looks like it’s from Robocop.

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  2. zincoriumwrote on June 24th, 2011 at 11:47 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Wonder how the muzzle brake change from the original model to now has affected recoil and accuracy, or if it was just a cost-saving idea.

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    • nature223responded to zincorium on December 01st, 2011 at 4:00 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

      actually the large planes and angled ports of the later design worked better then the harmonica style and yes, they cost less to produce…win-win

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  3. Lancewrote on June 24th, 2011 at 6:41 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Aww they best sniper rifle ever!

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  4. cc19wrote on June 24th, 2011 at 2:39 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    They should release a limited run on the originals for an anniversary model; 50 cal folk might be interested.

    Also, making the M82A2 bazooka style one available for civilian purchase would be nice as well.

    http://dogswar.ru/images/stories/svintovki/Barrett-M82A2.jpg

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  5. SpudGunwrote on June 23rd, 2011 at 10:36 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    The prototype looks like it was built by Tony Stark to escape an Afghan cave. ;)

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  6. Joseph Dragunovwrote on June 23rd, 2011 at 6:48 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Forgot the M107A1

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  1. Hryanwrote on June 24th, 2011 at 3:00 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Looks like it’s from Robocop.

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  2. zincoriumwrote on June 24th, 2011 at 11:47 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Wonder how the muzzle brake change from the original model to now has affected recoil and accuracy, or if it was just a cost-saving idea.

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    • nature223responded to zincorium on December 01st, 2011 at 4:00 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

      actually the large planes and angled ports of the later design worked better then the harmonica style and yes, they cost less to produce…win-win

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  3. Lancewrote on June 24th, 2011 at 6:41 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Aww they best sniper rifle ever!

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  4. SpudGunwrote on June 23rd, 2011 at 10:36 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    The prototype looks like it was built by Tony Stark to escape an Afghan cave. ;)

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  5. cc19wrote on June 24th, 2011 at 2:39 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    They should release a limited run on the originals for an anniversary model; 50 cal folk might be interested.

    Also, making the M82A2 bazooka style one available for civilian purchase would be nice as well.

    http://dogswar.ru/images/stories/svintovki/Barrett-M82A2.jpg

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  6. Joseph Dragunovwrote on June 23rd, 2011 at 6:48 pm Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Forgot the M107A1

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