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Heckler & Koch SR9
Photo: Michael Sullivan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Heckler&KochSR9

Sniper Rifles · Germany · 1990
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Heckler&KochSR9

Heckler & Koch SR9
Heckler & Koch SR9 Photo: Michael Sullivan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
70
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
75
Reliability
85
Optics
60
Ergonomics
80
Suppressor Compatibility
90
Portability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
CategorySniper Rifles
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
18/32
Cold War
102/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
75
Effective Range
70
Consistency
80
Terminal Power
75
Reliability
85
Optics
60
Ergonomics
80
Suppressor Compatibility
90
Portability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch SR9
Country
Production
1990–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1990
  • DesignerHeckler & Koch, Inc.
  • Weight (Empty)4.95 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1990
  • Variants2
▲Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Width210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
36
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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