"For the US Army Rangers, the small arms that they use throughout their operations define their elite status and overall effectiveness as a unit. From the classic M16 rifles of the Vietnam era to today's modern battle rifles, the Rangers' choice of firearms is a combination of both tradition and innovation. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is exploring the small arms arsenal of the US Army Rangers."
"To determine the most iconic guns used by the US Army Rangers, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed guns cataloged by Military Factory, an online database of military vehicles, aircraft, and arms. Out of this catalog of guns, we removed similar guns and guns that are believed to no longer be in use. We ordered the guns alphabetically. We included supplemental data on the type of weapon, year entered service, maximum effective range, and the caliber or ammunition used by each gun."
US Army Rangers rely on small arms that shape their elite status and operational effectiveness. The arsenal spans classic M16 rifles from the Vietnam era through contemporary battle rifles, reflecting a blend of tradition and innovation. A catalog of weapons was reviewed, with similar or believed-to-be-retired models removed and entries ordered alphabetically. Supplemental data provided for each weapon includes type, year entered service, maximum effective range, and caliber or ammunition. The compiled list covers rifles (M16 variants, M4 family, FN SCAR), sidearms (Colt M1911, Beretta M9, Glock 19), machine guns (M240, M249, M2), and anti-armor systems (Javelin, RPG variants).
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