Heckler & Koch PSG1

{{Short description|Designated marksman rifle}} {{redirect|PSG-1|the gene and protein|PSG1 (gene)}} {{Infobox weapon | name = Heckler & Koch PSG1 | image = 300px | caption = PSG1 | origin = West Germany | type = Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle | is_ranged = yes | service = 1972–present | used_by = See ''Users'' | wars = Lebanese Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Russian invasion of Ukraine | designer = Heckler & Koch | design_date = 1968 | manufacturer = * Heckler & Koch * SEDENA (licensed) | unit_cost = | production_date = 1972–2014 | number = | variants = * PSG1A1 * MSG90 | spec_label = | weight = {{convert|7.2|kg|lb|2|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|1230|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | part_length = {{convert|650|mm|abbr=on|1}} | width = {{convert|59|mm|abbr=on|1}} | height = {{convert|258|mm|abbr=on|1}} with telescopic sight | cartridge = 7.62×51mm NATO | action = Roller-delayed blowback | rate = | velocity = {{convert|868|m/s|0|abbr=on}}{{efn|Bullet velocities are highly variable as this metric is dependent on bullet weight and both the powder used and the weight of the powder charge. The velocity shown above is only a representative sample measurement.}} | range = {{convert|1000|m|yd|0|abbr=on}} | max_range = 1000 meters | feed = 5, 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine. 50 round drum also compatible. | sights = Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 telescopic sight with illuminated reticle }}

The '''Heckler & Koch PSG1''' ('''''P'''räzisions'''s'''chützen'''g'''ewehr'', German for "precision marksman rifle") is a semi-automatic sniper rifle/designated marksman rifle designed and produced by the German company Heckler & Koch.

==Development== This rifle is said to have been developed in response to the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics. The West German police units at the time lacked the precision shooting capability to effectively neutralize the terrorists to prevent the hostages being killed. H&K was then commissioned to create a high-accuracy, large-magazine capacity, semi-automatic rifle for law enforcement and military use.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/11/07/shooting-hk-msg90/|title=Shooting the H&K MSG90|author=Alex C|publisher=The Firearms Blog|date=2013-11-07|access-date=2015-10-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221091102/http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/11/07/shooting-hk-msg90/|archive-date=2016-02-21|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Design details== The PSG1 is mechanically based on the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle that employs a roller-delayed blowback operating system. Its shot-to-shot variation is expected to be better than 1 minute of angle (MOA) with match ammunition. This level of accuracy is only average compared to most modern bolt action sniper rifles, but is still exceptional for a semi-automatic rifle and at one time was claimed to be "one of the most accurate semi-automatic sniper rifles in the world."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://photos.imageevent.com/smglee/cltactical/HK%20Military%20LE%20Catalog.pdf|title=2008 Heckler & Koch Military and LE brochure|publisher=Photos.imageevent.com|access-date=2015-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105130725/http://photos.imageevent.com/smglee/cltactical/HK%20Military%20LE%20Catalog.pdf|archive-date=2015-11-05|url-status=live}}</ref>

The rifle has a strengthened receiver with rails welded over the channels where a retractable buttstock would slide and features numerous other upgrades and such to meet the necessities of police sniper units. The two sliding locking rollers that hold the bolt in battery during firing are not cylindrical shaped like in normal G3 rifles, but semi-cylindrical shaped to offer a non-random more precise positioning on corresponding flat surfaces in the barrel extension locking recesses. The PSG1 also features a low-noise bolt closing device (similar to the forward assist on many M16 rifles).

PSG1s are not supplied with iron sights but come equipped with the Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 scope with an illuminated reticle. The scope has a built-in bullet drop compensation range adjustment feature which can be adjusted from 100 to 600 m.

It has a heavy free-floating barrel with polygonal rifling and an adjustable stock. The stock is of high impact matte black plastic and has a high degree of adjustment. It is adjustable for length, and includes a pivoting butt cap and a vertically-adjustable cheekpiece. The forend is fitted with a T-way rail for sling swivel or tripod.

The rifle also features a removable and adjustable trigger unit, for further individual fitting of the rifle. The trigger pull can be modified and the whole assembly is removable from the pistol grip. The pistol grip is of a target-style with an adjustable palm shelf.

===PSG1A1=== The '''PSG1A1''' variant was introduced by Heckler & Koch in 2006, and features two major improvements. First, the cocking handle was relocated a couple of degrees counter-clockwise. This was because when locked rearward, it could physically interfere with the long scopes often used on the rifles. The second modification involved the replacement of the outdated Hensoldt scope. Non-police users often found the scope's 600 m range limitation and simple crosshairs inadequate for their needs. In addition, the rechargeable batteries are difficult to recharge and for which to find replacements. A final fault is that Hensoldt does not service the scope in the United States. For these reasons, the PSG1A1 has been outfitted with a Schmidt & Bender 3–12×50 Police Marksman II scope, mounted on {{convert|34|mm|abbr=on|1}} rings. To remedy brass ejection a brass catcher must be installed.

==MSG90== {{Infobox weapon | name = Heckler & Koch MSG90 | image = MSG 90 rifle 2014 noBG.jpg | image_size = 300 | caption = | origin = Germany | type = Designated marksman rifle | is_ranged = Yes | service = 1990–present | used_by = See ''Users'' | wars =  | designer = Heckler & Koch | design_date = 1987 | manufacturer = Heckler & Koch | unit_cost = | production_date = 1990–2021 | number = | variants = * MSG90A1 * MSG90A2 | spec_label = | weight = {{convert|6.3|kg|lb|2|abbr=on}} | length = 1,230 mm (48.4 in) | part_length = 600 mm (23.6 in) | width = 59 mm (2.3 in) | height = 258 mm (10.2 in) with telescopic sight | diameter =  | cartridge = 7.62×51mm NATO | action = Roller-delayed blowback | rate = | velocity = {{convert|868|m/s|0|abbr=on}} | max_range = 1200 meters | feed = 5 or 20-round magazine | sights = Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 telescopic sight with illuminated reticle }}

The '''MSG90''' ('''''M'''ilitärisches '''S'''charfschützen'''g'''ewehr'', German for "militarized sharp-shooting rifle") is a militarized variant of the PSG1 that is both strengthened and lightened while less expensive.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://modernfirearms.net/en/sniper-rifles/standart-caliber-rifles/germany-standart-caliber-rifles/hk-msg-90-eng/ |title=Heckler und Koch HK MSG90, HK MSG3 sniper rifle (Germany) |access-date=2019-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014010140/http://modernfirearms.net/en/sniper-rifles/standart-caliber-rifles/germany-standart-caliber-rifles/hk-msg-90-eng/ |archive-date=2018-10-14 |url-status=live }}</ref> Compared to the PSG1 which is regarded as a pure sniper rifle, the MSG90 can fill the role of a designated marksman rifle.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/11/07/shooting-hk-msg90/ |title=Shooting the H&K MSG90 – |date=7 November 2013 |access-date=2019-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213183435/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/11/07/shooting-hk-msg90/ |archive-date=2019-02-13 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/02/04/hk-msg90-sniper-rifle-overview/ |title=H&K MSG90 Sniper Rifle Overview – |date=4 February 2016 |access-date=2019-02-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213183448/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/02/04/hk-msg90-sniper-rifle-overview/ |archive-date=2019-02-13 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The PSG1 and MSG90 have different trigger packs. The MSG90 uses a modified version of the push pin trigger packs of H&K roller-delayed select-fire assault rifles. The composite shoulder stock of the MSG90 is adjustable for height (cheek), length of pull (shoulder), and is smaller and lighter than that of the PSG1. MSG90s have a slightly shorter contoured barrel to help with harmonic stabilization and consistent whip instead of the PSG1's heavy barrel, but remain free-floating.

The sighting system uses the multipurpose Weaver rail mount rather than the Picatinny rail for affixing sighting systems which can be purchased separately. This same scope mounting system is used on the HK21E, HK23E, and G41 (discontinued) series.

The barrel is weighted at the muzzle to aid stabilization of barrel whip to enhance accuracy. The addition of a flash suppressor adds to the overall length.

===MSG90A1=== The MSG90A1 features a threaded barrel that comes with a bird cage type flash hider.<ref>"2008 Heckler & Koch Military and LE brochure" (PDF). Photos.imageevent.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2015-05-31</ref> The threaded barrel also allows for the use of a suppressor and more modern barrel attachments.

===MSG90A2=== {{expand section|date=October 2017}}

==Users==

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Reference |- |{{Flag|Albania}} |Special forces | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.specialoperations.com/Foreign/Albania/Default.htm|title=Special operations and counterterrorist forces|access-date=2015-10-29|archive-date=2013-08-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130822074459/http://www.specialoperations.com/Foreign/Albania/Default.htm}}</ref> |- |- |{{Flag|Bulgaria}} |Special forces | style="text-align:center;"| MSG90A1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |title=POTD: Bulgarian Sniper with Heckler & Koch MSG90A1 - |url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/10/06/potd-bulgarian-sniper-msg90a1/ |website=The Firearm Blog |access-date=29 April 2024 |date=6 October 2021}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Finland}} |Karhu Team (Special Operations Unit of the Helsinki police department) | style="text-align:center;"| PSG1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv3.fi/uutiset/rikos.shtml/2013/09/1810120/kolmoismurhaaja-mika-murasen-ehdonalaishakemus-hyvaksyttiin|title=Kolmoismurhaaja Mika Murasen ehdonalaishakemus hyväksyttiin|publisher=MTV|access-date=2015-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928064951/http://www.mtv3.fi/uutiset/rikos.shtml/2013/09/1810120/kolmoismurhaaja-mika-murasen-ehdonalaishakemus-hyvaksyttiin|archive-date=2013-09-28|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|France}} |1st Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment of the French Army | style="text-align:center;"| MSG90 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defense.gouv.fr/terre/decouverte/materiels/materiels_specifiques/hk_msg90|title=HK MSG90|year=2009|language=fr|publisher=French Army|access-date=2015-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100403073952/http://www.defense.gouv.fr/terre/decouverte/materiels/materiels_specifiques/hk_msg90|archive-date=2010-04-03|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|India}} |National Security Guard, MARCOS, Indian Army, OCTOPUS, Greyhounds | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/NSG.html|title=NATIONAL SECURITY GUARDS|publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com|year=2008|author=Bharat Rakshak|access-date=2015-05-31|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006005622/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/NSG.html|archive-date=2012-10-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Weapons-division-may-trigger-row/articleshow/35447431.cms|title=Weapons division may trigger row|work=The Times of India|year=2014|access-date=2017-04-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519051009/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Weapons-division-may-trigger-row/articleshow/35447431.cms|archive-date=2017-05-19|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2"|{{Flag|Indonesia}} |Komando Pasukan Katak (Kopaska) tactical diver group of the Indonesian Navy | style="text-align:center;"| MSG90 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="idnvojnik">{{cite web|url=http://www.hrvatski-vojnik.hr/hrvatski-vojnik/1612007/ind.asp |title=Kopassus & Kopaska – Specijalne Postrojbe Republike Indonezije |language=hr |work=Hrvatski Vojnik Magazine |access-date=2010-06-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822145526/http://www.hrvatski-vojnik.hr/hrvatski-vojnik/1612007/ind.asp |archive-date=2010-08-22 }}</ref> |- |Komando Pasukan Khusus (Kopassus) special forces group of the Indonesian Army | style="text-align:center;"| MSG90 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="idnvojnik"/> |- |{{Flag|Iraq}} |Iraqi Armed Forces | style="text-align:center;"| MSG90A1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="kariuomene.kam.lt">{{cite web|url=http://kariuomene.kam.lt/lt/ginkluote_ir_karine_technika/snaiperiniai_sautuvai/snaiperinis_sautuvas_hk_msg-90a1.html|title=Lietuvos kariuomenė :: Ginkluotė ir karinė technika » Snaiperiniai šautuvai » Snaiperinis šautuvas H&K MSG-90A1|work=Kam.lt|access-date=2015-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150516201448/http://kariuomene.kam.lt/lt/ginkluote_ir_karine_technika/snaiperiniai_sautuvai/snaiperinis_sautuvas_hk_msg-90a1.html|archive-date=2015-05-16|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Ireland}} |Army Ranger Wing (Historical, no longer in service) | style="text-align:center;"| PSG1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite book | last1=O'Brien | first1=Paul | last2=Fitzgerald | first2=Wayne | title=Shadow warriors: the Irish Army Ranger Wing | publication-place=Cork | date=2020 | isbn=978-1-78117-763-1 | oclc=1152255624}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Japan}} |Special Assault Team | style="text-align:center;"| PSG1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kjclub.com/jp/exchange/photo/read.php?tname%3Dexc_board_53%26uid%3D5386%26fid%3D5386%26thread%3D1000000%26idx%3D1%26page%3D1%26number%3D4103 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104200548/http://www.kjclub.com/jp/exchange/photo/read.php?tname=exc_board_53&uid=5386&fid=5386&thread=1000000&idx=1&page=1&number=4103 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-11-04 |title=日本の特殊部隊 – (in Japanese) |date=2012-11-16 |access-date=2010-03-14 }}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Lithuania}} |Lithuanian Armed Forces | style="text-align:center;"| MSG90A1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="kariuomene.kam.lt"/> |- |{{Flag|Luxembourg}} |Unité Spéciale de la Police intervention unit of the Grand Ducal Police | style="text-align:center;"| PSG1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usp.lu/armement-pistolets-fr.php |title=Unofficial Pistols Page, Equipment |publisher=USP.lu – Unofficial Website of Unité Spéciale, Officially Endorsed |access-date=2009-10-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722161231/http://www.usp.lu/armement-pistolets-fr.php |archive-date=2011-07-22 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usp.lu/media/raids.pdf |title=L'Unite d'Intervention de la Police Luxembourgeoise |date=March 2006 |language=fr |work=RAIDS Magazine |access-date=2009-09-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722160041/http://www.usp.lu/media/raids.pdf |archive-date=2011-07-22 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usp.lu/media/armas.pdf |title=UPS Unidad Especial de la Policia Luxembourguesa |author=Lasterra, Juan Pablo |year=2004 |language=es |work=ARMAS Magazine |access-date=2009-09-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722161849/http://www.usp.lu/media/armas.pdf |archive-date=2011-07-22 }}</ref> |- |rowspan="4"|{{Flag|Malaysia}} |11th Grup Gerak Khas (GGK) Special Operation Unit of the Malaysian Army | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| MSG90A1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shadowspear.com/malaysia-special-operations/21-grup-gerak-khas.html |title=Grup Gerak Khas – Malaysian Special Operations |publisher=Shadowspear.com |access-date=2010-03-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100502235110/http://www.shadowspear.com/malaysia-special-operations/21-grup-gerak-khas.html |archive-date=2010-05-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- |Pasukan Khas Laut (PASKAL) Special Operation Unit of the Royal Malaysian Navy | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shadowspear.com/malaysia-special-operations/paskal.html |title=Pasukan Khas Laut – Malaysian Special Operations |publisher=Shadowspear.com |access-date=2010-03-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802171400/http://shadowspear.com/malaysia-special-operations/paskal.html |archive-date=2009-08-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- |Pasukan Khas Udara (PASKAU) Special Operation Unit of the Royal Malaysian Air Force | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| PSG1A1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="Thompson, Leroy December 2008">{{cite web |url=http://www.tactical-life.com/online/special-weapons/malaysian-special-forces |title=Malaysian Special Forces |author=Thompson, Leroy |date=December 2008 |publisher=Special Weapons |access-date=2009-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402013858/http://www.tactical-life.com/online/special-weapons/malaysian-special-forces/ |archive-date=2012-04-02 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |Pasukan Gerakan Khas Tactical Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Royal Malaysia Police | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ |- |{{Flag|Mexico}} |Standard marksman rifle of the Mexican Army Also used by the Policía Federal | style="text-align:center;"| MSG90SDN | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/mexico_mexican_army_land_ground_forces_uk/mexico_mexican_army_land_ground_forces_military_equipment_armoured_vehicle_pictures_information_desc.html|title=Mexico Mexican army land ground forces military equipment armoured vehicle pictures information desc – Mexico Mexican army land ground forces UK – Central America army land forces UK|work=Armyrecognition.com|date=6 November 2008 |access-date=2015-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150614234009/http://www.armyrecognition.com/mexico_mexican_army_land_ground_forces_uk/mexico_mexican_army_land_ground_forces_military_equipment_armoured_vehicle_pictures_information_desc.html|archive-date=2015-06-14|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |rowspan="3"|{{Flag|Montenegro}} |Armed Forces of Montenegro | style="text-align:center;" | PSG1A1, PSG1, MSG90A1, MSG90 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vojska.me/naoruzanje/158591/888.html |title=POLUAUTOMATSKA SNAJPERSKA PUŠKA PSG 1 |publisher=www.vojska.me |access-date=2024-01-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516185823/http://www.vojska.me/naoruzanje/158591/888.html |archive-date=2020-05-16 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vojska.me/naoruzanje/158590/887.html |publisher=www.vojska.me |access-date=2024-01-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131211422/http://www.vojska.me/naoruzanje/158590/887.html |archive-date=2021-01-31 |title=Heckler and Koch MSG 90 }}</ref> |- |Protivteroristička Jedinica Policije (Counter-Terrorist Police Unit) (PTJ) | style="text-align:center;" | PSG1A1, PSG1, MSG90A1, MSG90 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="www.aktuelno.me">{{cite web|url=https://www.aktuelno.me/crna-gora/nuhodzic-saradnja-sa-gradanima-dodatni-motiv-za-jos-bolje-rezultate/ |title=Nuhodžić: Saradnja sa građanima dodatni motiv za još bolje rezultate |date=29 September 2019 |publisher=www.aktuelno.me |access-date=2024-01-18 }}</ref> |- |Posebna Jedinica Policije (Special Police Unit) (PJP) | style="text-align:center;" | PSG1A1, PSG1, MSG90A1, MSG90 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="www.aktuelno.me"/> |- |{{Flag|Nepal}} |Nepalese Army | style="text-align:center;" | MSG90 | style="text-align:center;" | 100 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite journal|title=Legacies of War in the Company of Peace: Firearms in Nepal|journal=Nepal Issue Brief|issue=2|date=May 2013|url=http://www.smallarmssurvey.org/fileadmin/docs/G-Issue-briefs/NAVA-IB2-Legacies-of-War.pdf|page=5|publisher=Small Arms Survey|access-date=2019-01-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708052928/http://www.smallarmssurvey.org/fileadmin/docs/G-Issue-briefs/NAVA-IB2-Legacies-of-War.pdf|archive-date=2014-07-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Netherlands}} |Police snipers of the ''Dienst Speciale Interventies'' (Special Intervention Service, DSI) of the National Unit Investigation & Interventions of the Dutch National Police | style="text-align:center;" | PSG1 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arrestatieteam.nl/arrestatieteam/specialisaties/bbep.php |title=Scherpschutters BBE Politie |publisher=Arrestatieteam.nl |access-date=2010-06-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101020235850/http://www.arrestatieteam.nl/arrestatieteam/specialisaties/bbep.php |archive-date=2010-10-20 }}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Norway}} |Hærens Jegerkommando (HJK), Army Special Forces Command and ''Marinejegerkommandoen'' (MJK), Navy Special Forces Command. | style="text-align:center;"| MSG90 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mil.no/haren/hjk/start/;jsessionid=COABO3KKC3TWHQFIZYGSFEQ?_requestid=17351 |title=Norwegian Armed forced |publisher=Mil.no |access-date=2010-11-24 |archive-date=2010-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101021125607/http://www.mil.no/haren/hjk/start/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Pakistan}} |Used by the Pakistan Army. Produced under license by Pakistan Ordnance Factories | style="text-align:center;"| PSR-90 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|title=POF – Semi Automatic Precision Sniper Rifle PSR 90 |url=http://www.pof.gov.pk/product_details.php?proid=6&catg=Infantry%20Weapons&xzk=1&p=6 |publisher=Pof.gov.pk |access-date=2015-05-31 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209071928/http://www.pof.gov.pk/product_details.php?proid=6&catg=Infantry+Weapons&xzk=1&p=6 |archive-date=2014-12-09 }}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Philippines}} |Philippine Army Special Operations Command ----Presidential Security Group ----Philippine National Police Special Action Force | style="text-align:center;"| MSG90 PSG1 | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="auto">Special Weapons, February 2010 issue. Page 67-68.</ref> |- |{{Flag|South Africa}} | South African Special Forces Brigade | style="text-align:center;" | PSG1 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.snipercentral.com/military-issued-sniper-rifles/|title=military issued sniper rifles|access-date=2016-12-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129210721/http://www.snipercentral.com/military-issued-sniper-rifles/|archive-date=2016-11-29|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|South Korea}} |Republic of Korea Naval Special Warfare Brigade | style="text-align:center;" | MSG90 PSG1 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="auto" /> |- |{{Flag|Spain}} |Grupo Especial de Operaciones of the Spanish police Grup Especial d'Intervenció (GEI) of the Mossos d'Esquadra. | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.policia.es/geo/fusiles_preci.htm|title=Grupo Especial de Operaciones – Fusiles de precisión|work=Policia.es|language=es|access-date=2009-12-10|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091212145412/http://www.policia.es/geo/fusiles_preci.htm|archive-date=2009-12-12}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Taiwan}} |Republic of China Army | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="Jones 2009 903">{{cite book|last = Jones| first = Richard| title = Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009–2010 | publisher = Jane's Information Group| year = 2009| isbn =978-0-7106-2869-5 | page =903}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Turkey}} |Turkish Special Forces | style="text-align:center;" | MSG90 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|title=Turkish Military Forces|last=Army Recognition|date=15 April 2010 |url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/turkey_turkish_army_land_ground_forces_uk/turkey_turkish_army_land_ground_armed_defense_forces_military_equipment_armored_vehicle_intelligence.html|access-date=26 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107182314/http://www.armyrecognition.com/turkey_turkish_army_land_ground_forces_uk/turkey_turkish_army_land_ground_armed_defense_forces_military_equipment_armored_vehicle_intelligence.html|archive-date=7 November 2012|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Heckler & Koch HK MSG-90 Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle / Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) | website=Military Factory | url=https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=1024 | access-date=2020-08-30}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|Ukraine}} | | style="text-align:center;" | PSG1 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="UKR">{{cite web |title=A Pair of Interesting Heckler & Koch Marksman Rifles Appear in Ukraine |url=https://armourersbench.com/2024/11/19/a-pair-of-interesting-heckler-koch-marksman-rifles-appear-in-ukraine/ |website=The Armourers Bench |access-date=21 November 2024 |language=en |date=19 November 2024}}</ref> |- |{{Flag|United Kingdom}} |Used as a precision (sniper) rifle by specialist firearms officers in the British police | style="text-align:center;" | PSG1 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Collins226">{{Cite book|title=The Good Guys Wear Black |last=Collins |first=Steve |year=1998 |publisher=Arrow|location=England |isbn=0-09-918682-9 |page=226}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |{{Flag|United States}} |Hostage Rescue Team of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | MSG90 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="autogenerated3">{{cite web|url=http://www.swatdigest.com/archives/swmag_apr_hrtpart2.html|title=Anything, anytime, anywhere: The unofficial history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Hostage Rescue Team|first1=Dominique|last1=Sumner|first2=Doug|last2=Runyon|publisher=Swat Digest|year=2006|access-date=2015-10-29|archive-date=2006-05-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060521110329/http://www.swatdigest.com/archives/swmag_apr_hrtpart2.html}}</ref> |- |Delta Force – 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D) | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"| _ | style="text-align:center;"|<ref>Fred Pushies, ''Weapons of Delta Force'' (New York and London: Zenith Press, 2010), p. 48.</ref> |- |{{Flag|Vietnam}} |Mobile Police Force (Canh Sat Co Dong) | style="text-align:center;" | PSR-90 | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" | _ | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://baodatviet.vn/quoc-phong/binh-luan-quan-su/trung-quoc-choang-cscd-viet-nam-dung-sung-be-goc-israel-3237837/ |title=Trung Quốc 'choáng': CSCĐ Việt Nam dùng 'Súng bẻ góc' Israel |access-date=2018-08-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829110231/http://baodatviet.vn/quoc-phong/binh-luan-quan-su/trung-quoc-choang-cscd-viet-nam-dung-sung-be-goc-israel-3237837/ |archive-date=2018-08-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |}

==See also== * Walther WA 2000, contemporary and direct competitor * Dragunov SVD * PSR-90 * Azb DMR MK1

==References== {{notelist}} {{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}

==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20111127131132/http://www.heckler-koch.de/HKWebText/detailProd/1929/132/4/16 Heckler & Koch—PSG1A1 official page] * [http://www.snipercentral.com/psg1.htm PSG1 on Mel's SniperCentral] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20100102061117/http://hkpro.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99:psg1&catid=10:the-sniper-rifles&Itemid=5 HKPro] * [http://photos.imageevent.com/smglee/cltactical/HK%20Military%20LE%20Catalog.pdf 2008 Heckler & Koch Military and LE brochure] * {{YouTube|Uy5pgFyq8d8|Video of operation}} {{in lang|ja}} * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJY_T9PcuUE Hk MSG90] Video

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