 The carrying handle, which had been removed from the Mk 46, was reintegrated on the Mk 48 to assist the replacement of hot barrels without use of other equipment, such as heat-resistant gloves; the handle can be folded down when not in use.As with the Mk 46, the Mk 48 Mod 0 does not have an M249-type magazine feed port, in order to save weight.The weapon can be fed from a loose belt, separate belt boxes, or clip-on ammunition pouches for 100 rounds.