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Quiz about Modern Military Firearms Again

Modern Military Firearms (Again) Quiz

This quiz is about military (modern) firearms that are used in combat situations

A multiple-choice quiz by usmc-infantry. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
usmc-infantry

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,250

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1701

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the Marine Corps calling the modern day version of the M14 used with an upgraded optic (scope)? Hint

M1A

DMR (Designated Marksman's Rifle)

M1A socom

M14A2

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Question 2 of 10

2. The .308 sniper rifle used by today's American military (the M24 rifle) is a modified version of what? Hint

Ruger MK77

Remington 700

Hart model 2

Remington 40XB

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is another name for the Barrett M82A1, .50 cal. sniper rifle? Hint

M82

Barrett .50 cal.

M100

M107

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Question 4 of 10

4. The IMI Desert Eagle is chambered for a .45 ACP (automatic colt pistol).

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Smith and Wesson handgun was criticized for looking near exact to the Glock? Hint

Smith and Wesson M&P

SW99

Smith and Wesson Sigma

SW4500

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which handgun is said to have "To Hell and Back Reliability"? Hint

Smith & Wesson

Sig Sauer

Glock

Ruger

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Question 7 of 10

7. During the Vietnam era, which sub-gun was created for the U.S. Navy Seals? Hint

IMI Uzi

Smith and Wesson 76

HK MP5

M3A1 "grease gun"

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was another name for the M1 Carbine used by paratroopers during WWII? Hint

Folding carbine

M2 carbine

M1A1 carbine

Paratrooper carbine

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the "light" machine gun version of the AK47 called? Hint

RPK

SVD

PKM

RPG

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the South Korean version of the American M249 SAW? Hint

FN minimi

Daewoo-K3 LMG

Vector SS-77

CIS ultramax 100

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the Marine Corps calling the modern day version of the M14 used with an upgraded optic (scope)?

Answer: DMR (Designated Marksman's Rifle)

The Marine Corps decided to call the M14 (sniper rifle conversion) a DMR (designated marksman's rifle), The M1A is basically the same thing because both the DMR and M1A are semi-automatic.

2. The .308 sniper rifle used by today's American military (the M24 rifle) is a modified version of what?

Answer: Remington 700

The M24 rifle is a bolt action rifle, it holds 5 rounds of .308 ammunition, and usually has an attached bi-pod.

3. What is another name for the Barrett M82A1, .50 cal. sniper rifle?

Answer: M107

The Barrett M82A1 .50 cal. rifle is a semi-automatic rifle which has a magazine capacity of 10 rounds.

4. The IMI Desert Eagle is chambered for a .45 ACP (automatic colt pistol).

Answer: False

The IMI Desert Eagle is chambered for .50, .44, .357 and i think that Magnum Research tried to produce a Desert eagle in a .41 Magnum but I'm not aware of their success.

5. Which Smith and Wesson handgun was criticized for looking near exact to the Glock?

Answer: Smith and Wesson Sigma

The Smith and Wesson Sigma is almost identical to the Glock except for a few minor details.

6. Which handgun is said to have "To Hell and Back Reliability"?

Answer: Sig Sauer

This slogan is used by the Sig Sauer firearm, mostly the model P226. It is the choice of the legendary law enforcement agency the Texas Rangers.

7. During the Vietnam era, which sub-gun was created for the U.S. Navy Seals?

Answer: Smith and Wesson 76

The S&W 76 was similar to the Sweish model K

8. What was another name for the M1 Carbine used by paratroopers during WWII?

Answer: M1A1 carbine

The M1 carbine was a .30 cal. light weight rifle.

9. What is the "light" machine gun version of the AK47 called?

Answer: RPK

The Ruchinoi Pulemyot Kalashnikova (RPK) is basically a Kalashnikov AK47 with a bipod mounted on it, and the length of the two are different.

10. What is the South Korean version of the American M249 SAW?

Answer: Daewoo-K3 LMG

There are 3 main countries that use the firearm similar to the M249 SAW-which was originally branched off of the FN minimi.

Source: Author usmc-infantry

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