Barrett M82A1

The Barrett M82A1 ships with a 10 round double-stack detachable box magazine.  Barrett also offers a smaller 5 round magazine.  Magazines are loaded into the M82A1 with the “rock and lock” method where the front of the magazine is inserted first and then rocks back until it clicks into place.

Designing a compact firearm around the .50 BMG cartridge is no simple task.  The Barrett M82A1 is an enormous gun with a unique combination of controls.  The Barrett’s ambidextrous magazine release is behind the magazine similar to an AKM, as is loading the magazine with its rock-and-lock mechanism.  The charging handle is attached to the bolt carrier on the right side.  The pistol grip, safety and trigger are all reminiscent of an AR15.  The six-sided receiver set does offer a decent cheek weld while firing from the prone position while the buttstock’s support arm offers comfortable support-hand placement.  The muzzle brake handles enough recoil to minimize abuse to the user’s shoulder, but this rifle should be sold with a bottle of ibuprofen due to the shockwave coming off of the brake.