A look at the weapons used by the Special Air Service, the UK's special forces unit, including the C8 assault rifle and MP5 sub machine gun

These Canadian-made weapons serve as the standard assault rifle of the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS) replacing the M16 and C7 in that role. The weapons were initially manufactured by Diemaco, who have since become Colt Canada.

SAS Weapons - Handguns An SAS trooper will nearly always carry a handgun whilst on operations, either as a backup secondary weapon, or as primary weapon during undercover missions. Sig Sauer P226 / P228

SAS assault teams will employ sledgehammers, battering rams, pneumatic tools and explosives to make entry into a terrorist stronghold. A range of ladders are available for gaining entry through windows, or into airplanes.

Description, photos and info on the M16 rifle as used by the Special Air Service.

SAS Weapons - L96A1 Sniper Rifle. The British-made Accuracy International (AI) family of rifles are regarded by many as the best sniper rifles in the world. Several variants have been employed by UK forces: Precison Marksman. The 'Precision Marksman' (PM) was the first variant in use with the British Military.

For short-range sniping, the SAS armoury has included the G3 SG1. The SG1 variant is a standard G3 with the addition of a special barrel, bipod, ergonomic butt-stock, trigger-group and sniper scope. The SG1 has, over time, been phased out in favour of the newer H&K 417 rifle.

Jun 28, 2019 · A look at the ultra compact individual weapon (UCIW), a 5.56x45mm carbine employed by the SAS and other British Special forces

Jun 28, 2019 · The Browning pistol was the standard sidearm of the SAS from World War 2 until recent years. Whilst still in limited use, the HP has largely been replaced by the Sig Sauer P226. The L9A1 was the standard British military sidearm …

SAS Weapons - MP5 . The MP5 is a compact sub machine gun in use by the Regiment since the late 70s. The MP5A3 (L91A1) variant, with a collapsible stock is ideal for close quarters combat and was the weapon carried by the majority of the troopers involved in Operation Nimrod.