AAC Honey Badger vs Arsenal SAM5

2011–Present

2005–present

~10,000 units estimated

Unknown

16.5 in (420 mm) stock collapsed, 20.5 in (520 mm) stock extended

940 mm

10.5 in (267 mm) (suppressor attached adds ~2.5 in)

410 mm

6.5 lb (2.95 kg) empty, 7.5 lb (3.40 kg) with suppressor attached

3.6 kg

30‑round standard STANAG, 10‑ and 20‑round options available

30 rounds

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, AR‑15 derived platform

Gas-operated rotating bolt

Mil‑spec single‑stage trigger (optional two‑stage upgrade)

Single-stage

Low‑profile flip‑up iron sights (front post, rear aperture) with full‑length Picatinny rail for optics

Adjustable rear notch and front post