Sabre Defence A3
Notes: Sabre
Defence is known primarily for their M16/M4 clones and modifications; one of
these is the Sabre A3 line. There
are several members of the Sabre A3 line, but features in common include CNC
machined upper and lower receivers made from 7075-T6 forgings, barrels of better
than Mil-Spec quality in workmanship and materials, improved reliability in the
gas system and bolt, and a modified recoil buffer.
The M4 Flat Top
is one of the basic versions. It
uses oval-type handguards, a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop the receiver, an ergonomic
pistol grip, folding front and rear sights, and a 6-position sliding stock.
The barrel is a special contour barrel of vanadium steel, tipped with
either an M16A2-type flash suppressor or an extended birdcage-type flash
suppressor. The M-5 Flat Top is
essentially similar, but uses government-contour barrels of 16 inches only, and
does not have a 7.62mm Kalashnikov option.
For game purposes, the M-5 Flat Top is otherwise identical to the M4 Flat
Top. The M4 Carbine is essentially
identical to the standard Colt M4A1E2 Carbine (Sabre Defence does make many M16s
and M4s for the US military) full auto and with a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop the
receiver, and with a fixed M16/M4 type front sight -- but also comes in versions
with longer barrels and different chamberings.
The M-5 Carbine is essentially the same as the M4 Carbine for game
purposes, other than an additional barrel length for the 7.62mm Kalashnikov
chambering. (Except for this
additional barrel length, use the same entries as the M4 Carbine for the M-5
Carbine.) The M4 Tactical has
handguards with four-point MIL-STD-1913 rails, folding sights, and a Gill muzzle
brake instead of a flash suppressor.
The stock is a more-adjustable Vltor sliding stock.
The M-5 Tactical is quite similar to the M4 Tactical in concept, with the
same MIL-STD-1913 rail setup, same sight setup, and the same Vltor sliding
stock; however, barrel length is limited to 14.5 inches, and the barrel uses a
special contour and is tipped with a longer version of the M16A2s flash
suppressor. The M-5 Tactical also
is sold with an EOTech 552 reflex sight (included in the cost below).
The A3 Flat Top Carbine is identical to the M4 Carbine in 5.56mm NATO
with a 16 barrel for game purposes.
The A4 Rifle is
a Sabre Defence-built version of the M16A3; stats are reproduced for convenience
below. The A2 National Match is a
match-quality AR-15A2, with a carrying handle above the receiver, a two-stage
match trigger group, a match-quality rear sight, and a heavy-contour
match-quality 20-inch barrel. The Heavy Bench Target rifle is equipped with a
24-inch fluted match-grade bull barrel that is free-floating and has a target
crown (and does not have a chrome-lined bore), special tubular aluminum
handguards, an M16A2-type stock, a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop the receiver, a
trigger adjustable for pull weight and travel, folding sights, and a detachable
bipod.
The Varmint is,
as might be guessed, designed for small-game hunting and pest control; it
features a stainless steel mid-weight free-floating and fluted 20-inch barrel,
tipped with a widened muzzle that has a target crown.
The stock is an M16A2 stock, the trigger group is match-quality, there is
a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop the receiver, and it has an ergonomic pistol grip.
The Competition Extreme sort of builds on the Varmint; it has the same
sort of barrel (though in three barrel lengths), but tipped with a Gill muzzle
brake. The stock is a CTR sliding
stock, and the rifle includes flip-up front and rear sights, with the rear sight
being in front of the receiver on the handguards instead of at the rear of the
receiver (this is less accurate, but allows for quicker target acquisition).
The Competition Special is similar, but is also chambered for 6.5mm
Grendel, has no iron sights (that are sold with the rifle), and uses a standard
M16A2 stock instead of a sliding stock.
The Competition Extreme is also similar, but has a Vltor sliding stock,
handguards with 4-point MIL-STD-1913 rails (plus one atop the receiver), flip-up
match-quality sights, and a Gill Competition muzzle brake.
For game purposes, however, the Competition Deluxe is identical to the
Competition Special, except as mentioned before.
The SPR is meant
to be sort of a designated marksmans rifle as well as a general purpose assault
rifle. The Vltor sliding stock has
five positions and is skeletonized; the handguards have four sets of
MIL-STD-1913 rails, as well as a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop the receiver.
The pistol grip is an Ergo ergonomic grip.
The trigger is match-quality, and SPR is equipped with a folding bipod
adjustable for height and cant. The
sights are folding. Barrels are
made from stainless steel of vanadium steel, and are fluted to save some weight
and improve cooling.
The Precision
Marksman Rifle, also called the XR-15, is essentially a sniper rifle version of
the A3, but I have included it here for completeness.
The PMR uses a shorter gas system than would be considered normal for
this size of rifle, but this improves reliability.
The handguards have four-point MIL-STD-1913 rails, and the upper receiver
is also topped with such a rail.
Iron sights are not normally fitted, but are available; the standard scope sold
with the PMR is a Leupold 6.5x20x50 Mk 4 LR/T M1.
The pistol grip is an Ergo grip with a palm rest.
The trigger is match-quality.
The stock is a Magpul TRS stock adjustable in the cheekpiece and for
length and angle of the buttplate.
The barrel is 20 inches, of 410 stainless steel and fluted, and tipped with a
flash suppressor; like many such rifles, the bore is not chrome-lined.
A detachable light bipod, adjustable for height and cant, is fitted at
the end of the handguard.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Sabre A3 M4 versions and the A4 Rifle are available in the Twilight
2000 timeline; the rest are not.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (14.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.7 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$578 |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (16 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.74 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$593 |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (14.5 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
2.85 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$652 |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (16 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
2.89 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$665 |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (16 Barrel) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.23 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$844 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (14.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.52 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$570 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (16 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.56 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$591 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (14.5 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
2.66 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$642 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (16 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
2.7 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$663 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (16 Barrel) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.02 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$841 |
Sabre A3 M-5 Carbine (14.5 Barrel) |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
2.94 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$826 |
Sabre A3 M4 Tactical (14.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.72 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$620 |
Sabre A3 M4 Tactical (16 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.76 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$641 |
Sabre A3 M4 Tactical (14.5 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
2.86 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$692 |
Sabre A3 M4 Tactical (16 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
2.9 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$713 |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.22 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$891 |
|
Sabre A3 M-5 Tactical |
5.56mm NATO |
2.73 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$730 |
Sabre A3 M-5 Tactical |
6.5mm Grendel |
2.85 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$800 |
Sabre A3 M-5 Tactical |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
3.19 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$980 |
Sabre A4 Rifle |
5.56mm NATO |
3.43 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$626 |
Sabre A2 National Match Rifle |
5.56mm NATO |
3.47 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$620 |
Sabre Heavy Bench Target Rifle |
.204 Ruger |
4.47 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$1197 |
Sabre Heavy Bench Target Rifle |
5.56mm NATO |
4.57 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$1247 |
6.5mm Grendel |
4.82 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$1321 |
|
Sabre Varmint |
5.56mm NATO |
3.41 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$615 |
Sabre Competition Extreme (16 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.27 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$643 |
Sabre Competition Extreme (18 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.38 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$664 |
Sabre Competition Extreme (20 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.44 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$685 |
Sabre Competition Special (16 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.23 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$623 |
Sabre Competition Special (18 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.34 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$644 |
Sabre Competition Special (20 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.4 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$665 |
Sabre Competition Special (18 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.52 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$715 |
Sabre Competition Special (20 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.59 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$736 |
Sabre SPR (16 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.34 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$945 |
Sabre SPR (18 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.45 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$1053 |
Sabre SPR (20 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.51 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$1118 |
Sabre SPR (18 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.64 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$1125 |
Sabre SPR (20 Barrel) |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.7 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$1190 |
Sabre PMR |
5.56mm NATO |
3.43 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$1291 |
Sabre PMR |
6.5mm Grendel |
3.62 kg |
8, 16, 25 |
$1381 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (14.5, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
7 |
35 |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (16, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
7 |
41 |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (14.5, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
7 |
47 |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (16, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
7 |
55 |
Sabre A3 M4 Flat Top (7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
9 |
46 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (14.5, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
7 |
34 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (16, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
7 |
40 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (14.5, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
7 |
44 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (16, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
7 |
53 |
Sabre A3 M4 Carbine (7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
10 |
45 |
Sabre A3 M-5 Carbine (14.5, 7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
10 |
39 |
Sabre A3 M4 Tactical (14.5, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
5 |
34 |
Sabre A3 M4 Tactical (16, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
5 |
40 |
Sabre A3 M4 Tactical (14.5, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
5 |
44 |
Sabre A3 M4 Tactical (16, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
5 |
53 |
Sabre A3 M4 Tactical (7.62mm) |
5 |
4 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
7 |
45 |
Sabre A3 M-5 Tactical (5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
7 |
35 |
Sabre A3 M-5 Tactical (6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
7 |
47 |
Sabre A3 M-5 Tactical (7.62mm) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
9 |
39 |
Sabre A4 Rifle |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
6 |
55 |
Sabre A2 National Match Rifle |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
58 |
Sabre Heavy Bench Target Rifle (.204) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
66 |
With Bipod |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
1 |
Nil |
85 |
Sabre Heavy Bench Target Rifle (5.56mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
74 |
With Bipod |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
1 |
Nil |
96 |
Sabre Heavy Bench Target Rifle (6.5mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
93 |
With Bipod |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
121 |
Sabre Varmint |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
59 |
Sabre Competition Extreme (16) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
42 |
Sabre Competition Extreme (18) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
Nil |
50 |
Sabre Competition Extreme (20) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
Nil |
59 |
Sabre Competition Special (5.56mm, 16) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
42 |
Sabre Competition Special (5.56mm, 18) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
50 |
Sabre Competition Special (5.56mm, 20) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
59 |
Sabre Competition Special (6.5mm, 18) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
67 |
Sabre Competition Special (6.5mm, 20) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
75 |
Sabre SPR (16, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
35 |
With Bipod |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
1 |
3 |
46 |
Sabre SPR (18, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
6 |
48 |
With Bipod |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
1 |
3 |
63 |
Sabre SPR (20, 5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
6 |
57 |
With Bipod |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
1 |
3 |
74 |
Sabre SPR (18, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
6 |
65 |
With Bipod |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
1 |
3 |
84 |
Sabre SPR (20, 6.5mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
6 |
74 |
With Bipod |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
1 |
3 |
96 |
Sabre PMR (5.56mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
58 |
With Bipod |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
75 |
Sabre PMR (6.5mm) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
76 |
With Bipod |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
1 |
Nil |
99 |
Sabre Defence XR-15
Notes: The XR-15
was Sabres first entry into the M16 clone market.
Like the A3, the XR-15 features a chrome-moly-vanadium-steel barrel of
higher than mil-spec quality, 7076 receivers, and semi-hand fitting parts.
XR-15s are known for being able to digest nearly all ammunition fed them.
The XR-15 Micro
is the shorty; it has a 7.5 heavy barrel and can be had in 5.56mm, .222, or 9mm
chamberings. The barrel is tipped
by an A2-type flash suppressor, and stocked with an M4-type stock. The
handguards are round and made from aluminum, and have a free-float tube.
The outer finish is phosphate.
The sights are M16A2-type, but designed for the short sight radius of the
Micro, and chambering. The carrying
handle is mounted on a MIL-STD-1913 rail, which is easily removed for the
mounting of alternate optics or accessories. An option is a low-profile gas
block with a short section of rail atop it. The XR-15 M4A1 is similar in
construction, but comes with a 11.5-inch or 14.5-inch barrel. The XR-16
Mid-Length and Government are also of similar construction, but with a
16.75-inch and 20 barrel, respectively.
As the name
would indicate, the XR-15 Benchrest is designed for benchrest target shooting.
Construction is in many ways like the rest of the XR-15 series, with a
free-floating tube and quality materials, but the barrel is a bull match barrel
which may be made from the chrome-vanadium-moly-steel alloy of the others or a
stainless steel barrel. The top of
the receiver has a MIL-STD-1913 rail, and the low profile gas block has another
rail section. The stock is similar to an A2 stock, but more ergonomic; the
pistol grip is anatomical. There is
no flash suppressor, but the rifle has a target crown.
It is equipped with a two-stage match trigger.
Barrels may be 12, 16, 20,or 24 inches.
Taking a
different turn, the XR-15 M4 Stealth is based on the 7.5-inch version of the
XR-15 Micro, but equipped with an integral silencer.
It is also equipped with a plethora of MIL-STD-1913 rails, such as atop
the receiver, atop the handguards, as 2 oclock and 10 oclock, and one
underneath the handguards, A typical layout is for the Stealth to have a
foregrip under the handguards along with a flashlight, IR flashlight, or laser
pointer, with a reflex scope on top.
Company literature states that a 5.56mm round is silenced down to the
report of a .22 Long Rifle. The barrel and silencer are desighed for the Stealth
and not designed to be removed.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
XR-15 Micro |
5.56mm NATO |
2.72 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$554 |
XR-15 Micro |
.222 Remington |
2.72 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$541 |
XR-15 Micro |
9mm Parabellum |
2.72 kg |
20, 25, 32, 40 |
$271 |
XR-15 M4A1 Commando |
5.56mm NATO |
2.82 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$597 |
XR-15 M4A1 Commando |
.222 Remington |
2.82 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$584 |
XR-15 M4A1 Commando |
9mm Parabellum |
2.82 kg |
20, 25, 32, 40 |
$315 |
XR-15 M4A1 |
5.56mm NATO |
2.96 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$630 |
XR-15 M4A1 |
.222 Remington |
2.96 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$618 |
XR-15 M4A1 |
9mm Parabellum |
2.96 kg |
20, 25, 32, 40 |
$347 |
XR-15 Mid-Length |
5.56mm NATO |
3.08 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$654 |
XR-15 Mid-Length |
.222 Remington |
3.08 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$642 |
XR-15 Mid-Length |
9mm Parabellum |
3.08 kg |
20, 25, 32, 40 |
$373 |
XR-15 Government |
5.56mm NATO |
3.16 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$689 |
XR-15 Government |
.222 Remington |
3.16 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$677 |
XR-15 Benchrest (12 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.96 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$535 |
XR-15 Benchrest (16 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.08 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$579 |
XR-15 Benchrest (20 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.19 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$624 |
XR-15 Benchrest (24 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
3.3 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$667 |
XR-15 Benchrest (12 Barrel) |
.222 Remington |
2.96 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$522 |
XR-15 Benchrest (16 Barrel) |
.222 Remington |
3.08 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$566 |
XR-15 Benchrest (20 Barrel) |
.222 Remington |
3.19 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$611 |
XR-15 Benchrest (24 Barrel) |
.222 Remington |
3.3 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$655 |
XR-15 M4 Stealth |
5.56mm NATO/.222 Remington |
3.2 kg |
5,10, 20, 30 |
$757 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
XR-15 Micro (5.56mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
5 |
12 |
XR-15 Micro (.222) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/4 |
2 |
5 |
13 |
XR-15 Micro (9mm) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
3/4 |
1 |
2 |
16 |
XR-15 M4A1 Commando (5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
2 |
5 |
26 |
XR-15 M4A1 Commando (.222) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
2 |
5 |
27 |
XR-15 M4A1 Commando (9mm) |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
2 |
26 |
XR-15 M4A1 (5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
5 |
37 |
XR-15 M4A1 (.222) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
5 |
39 |
XR-15 M4A1 (9mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
2 |
34 |
XR-15 Mid-Length (5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
5 |
46 |
XR-15 Mid-Length (.222) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
5 |
48 |
XR-15 Mid-Length (9mm) |
5 |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
1 |
2 |
40 |
XR-15 Government (5.56mm) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
5 |
60 |
XR-15 Government (.222) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
5 |
62 |
XR-15 Benchrest (5.56mm, 12) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
29 |
XR-15 Benchrest (5.56mm, 16) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
45 |
XR-15 Benchrest (5.56mm, 20) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
62 |
XR-15 Benchrest (5.56mm, 24) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
75 |
XR-15 Benchrest (.222, 12) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
30 |
XR-15 Benchrest (.222, 16) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
46 |
XR-15 Benchrest (.222, 20) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
64 |
XR-15 Benchrest (.222, 24) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
77 |
XR-15 M4 Stealth (5.56mm/.222) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
5 |
13 |
Seekins Precision NOXs
Combat Billet Rifle
Notes:
The NOXs (No Excess Rail) begins with a core of 7076-T6 aluminum receiver
halves machined out of solid billet, not pressed.
Unlike what most recruits are told about the M16 or M4 Dont grip the
rifle by the magazine well, youll unseat the magazine The NOXs has a
specially shaped, extended, and ribbed forward magazine well that is designed to
be gripped. (This extension is
formed into a sweeping S-curve towards the rear, just to add style to the NOXs.)
The receiver halves are Class 2 Hardcoat anodized and finished in black,
as is the magazine well. Other parts of the rifle finishes are almost entirely
in black Melonite.
The trigger
guard is widened for gloves and the bottom is skeletonized.
The controls are ambidextrous, and they are checkered for a positive
engagement. Though they are
aluminum, they actually look like finished carbon fiber.
The trigger is a QMS trigger by ALG Defense, which is like a Mil-Spec
trigger with all the grittiness and creepiness removed.
Essentially, it is tuned to match specifications.
The pull weight is a hefty 6.5 pounds; most users prefer about 4 pounds
out of an AR. The pistol grip is a
MagPul MOE+. Above the receiver, and continuing down the handguard, is a
MIL-STD-1913 rail. M-LOK spots are
found at 3, 6, and 9 oclock, and these can accommodate any length of rail as
well as some accessories directly. Any excess metal has been removed. The
handguards are almost as long as the barrel, with only a bit of the barrel and
flash suppressor protrudes out of. The handguards provide plenty of ventilation
for the barrel; in fact, you can look right through them and see the barrel and
gas tube. The handguards are 6061-T6 aluminum and finished in Melonite.
The charging handle is a BCM Gunfighter handle, with an oversized grip
and unlocker. The bolt carrier
group is finished in Melonite, and is designed to be more like an M16 bolt
carrier group instead of the lighter M4-type bolt carrier.
The barrel is 16
inches long and is made of a stainless steel blank, bored out using button
rifling and is of match-grade quality.
Each barrel is then inspected four times by four different people and
machines. The barrel is tipped with a proprietary spiral three-pronged flash
suppressor finished with Melonite.
(The shape of the flash suppressor is an esthetic measure and not an operational
shape.) The barrel itself is finished in Armor Black Cerekote. The gas block is
low-profile and underneath the handguard; both it and the gas tube are finished
in Melonite.
The stock is a
MagPul STR stock, which is skeletonized to save weight and has a comfortable
cheekpiece, yet is 6-point adjustable.
It features QD mounting, so it can be easily replaced. It has a protected
adjustment lever. It mounts on a carbine-length buffer tube, containing a heavy
buffer and strengthened spring. It
is ergonomic, as the top of the stock has a cheek rest designed to be a
comfortable angle for most shooters.
The entire
carbines construction is hand-fitted and corrected if necessary, with parts not
up to Seekins par being completely replaced.
The NOXs is not Mil-Spec; it exceeds them. (This is probably why, if you
order a NOXs, you will find it is back-ordered.)
All parts move easily and almost silently for most of them.
Seekins sells the NOXs with MagPul 20-round magazines (which are
synthetic), but the NOXs can mount and seat virtually any AR magazine.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
NOXs |
5.56mm NATO |
3.29 kg |
10, 20, 30 |
$597 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
NOXs |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
42 |
SIG USA XM5
Notes: The XM5
is the winner of the US Armys NGSW (Next Generation Squad Weapon) competition
to supplement the M4 Carbine and the M249 SAW.
The Army intends to equip Combat Arms troops and MPs with the XM5 system,
and aims to also replace Designated Marksman weapons, Cav Scout weapons and some
sniper team weapons with a variant of the XM5.
The XM5 may also see use by Special Operations troops.
The NGSW program is meant to address the problems with an inability of
the 5.56mm NATO and even the 7.62mm NATOs inability to penetrate modern body
armor at anything beyond short range.
It is centered around a new, heavier round, the 6.8mm SIG Fury.
The XM5 is based on the SIG MCX SPEAR rifle, which itself was designed
for military and law enforcement concerns.
Deliveries to Army troops are to begin in 2023 with small numbers to be
issued for extensive field testing.
LRIP production is to begin in 2024, though the Army insists that the XM5 system
may still not see widespread issue. The US Marines are reportedly also
interested in the XM5 system.
The XM5 is
designed to be used with a specially designed Lo-Tox NLX suppressor which can
have standard supersonic rounds fired through it at semiautomatic or automatic
rates of fire repeatedly. However,
the standard XM5 is meant to be fired without the suppressor, with the
suppressor to be used by Special Ops and snipers, and the suppressor otherwise
attached when troops are patrolling in enemy-held areas.
The XM5 is also designed to use current US Army optics, and has a
Picatinny Rail atop the receiver and upper handguards as well as M-LOK slots on
the handguards for use with other accessories. (The standard XM5 optic is the
new Vortex XM157.) Designated Marksman rifles may be fitted with a variety of
scopes or optics, while sniper versions will definitely be scoped. The standard
chrome/moly steel barrel is 13 inches long, and is a floating barrel.
Standard magazines are of translucent polymer and have a 20-round
capacity. The XM5 is built largely of anodized aluminum, with current models
being finished in Coyote Tan. Original prototypes use a side-folding stock, but
current prototypes use an M4-type sliding stock, as the Army has a certain
length requirement in mind for the XM5. Maximum effective range has yet to see a
final determination, as the XM5 may yet see barrel length change before the
design is finalized. (I have included some alternate barrel lengths that have
been discussed so far.)
So far,
Designated Marksman variants may use a 16.5-inch, 18-inch, or 20-inch barrel,
while sniper team versions may use a 16.5-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch, or 22-inch
heavy barrel. There is currently no
requirement for a new SASS to come with a bipod, though it is probable that one
will be mounted in the future. Or, the Army may forego DMRs and sniper versions
based on the XM5, and hold a new competition to replace those rifles. SIG
demonstrated DMRs and sniper versions based on the XM5 with several barrel
lengths and different scopes and optics, and the Army seems to be keeping SIG
and the rest of us in suspense, keeping their options open.
Other than the
barrel, optics, and suppressor, changes from the XM5s MCX SPEAR forefather
include a short-stroke gas piston with a manually switched two-position gas
regulator. The trigger is a two-stage XM157 match-quality trigger. Other changes
include switches and buttons positioned to allow for troops muscle memory with
the M16 series to be exploited, along with a rotary bolt and general internal
parts and charging handle more akin to the M16 series.
The versions
below are with an optic sight (for assault rifle versions) or scope (for
DMR/sniper versions).
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
XM5 (13 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
3.8 kg |
20 |
$1798 |
XM5 (13.5 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
3.81 kg |
20 |
$1803 |
XM5 (14.5 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
3.84 kg |
20 |
$1813 |
XM5 (16 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
3.89 kg |
20 |
$1830 |
XM5 DMR (16.5 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
3.92 kg |
20 |
$1892 |
XM5 DMR (18 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
3.96 kg |
20 |
$1908 |
XM5 DMR (20 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
4.02 kg |
20 |
$1931 |
XM5 Sniper (16.5 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
3.92 kg |
20 |
$1896 |
XM5 Sniper (18 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
3.96 kg |
20 |
$1912 |
XM5 Sniper (20 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
4.02 kg |
20 |
$1935 |
XM5 Sniper (22 Barrel) |
6.8mm Fury |
4.08 kg |
20 |
$1958 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
XM5 (13 Barrel) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
47 |
XM5 (13.5 Barrel) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
49 |
XM5 (14.5 Barrel) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
6 |
55 |
XM5 (16 Barrel) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
8 |
64 |
XM5 DMR (16.5 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
Nil |
59 |
XM5 DMR (18 Barrel) |
SA |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
5/7 |
3 |
Nil |
67 |
XM5 DMR (20 Barrel) |
SA |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
6/7 |
3 |
Nil |
78 |
XM5 Sniper (16.5 Barrel) |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
Nil |
60 |
XM5 Sniper (18 Barrel) |
SA |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
5/7 |
3 |
Nil |
69 |
XM5 Sniper (20 Barrel) |
SA |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
6/7 |
3 |
Nil |
80 |
XM5 Sniper (22 Barrel) |
SA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
6/8 |
3 |
Nil |
92 |
Smith & Wesson M1940
Light Rifle
Notes: Most of
these rifles were built for the British SOE, who dropped them to French
resistance forces for the most part; unfortunately, after World War 2, all but
130 were destroyed out of the 1010 built.
Many of these ended up in the US on the civilian market; at first they
were subject to rigid laws, but in the 1970s it was removed from the NFA list
(where it was due to the short barrel) and reclassified as a Curio & Relic
firearm. Though metalwork was of light alloy, the majority of the exterior,
including the magazine well and furniture, were of plastic. The stock could be
removed; though this is primarily for transport purposes, the Light Rifle could
also be fired in this configuration. The magazine is unusual; the magazine is
wide, and fired rounds are moved to the front of the magazine where they are
stored until unloaded. This kept
the French resistance fighters from wasting spent rounds which could be kept for
reloading. Due to the chambering,
it is more a carbine than a rifle. The front sight is a fixed blade, while the
rear is a micrometer-adjustable type.
The Mark II (The
above is the Mark I, but most details apply to the Mark II) has a barrel sleeve,
and the butt has a compartment carrying a barrel wrench, sling, and manual (in
French and English). 200 were
built; 80 remain, mostly in the US, and they too are classified as C&R. For game
purposes they are identical, except for weight and price.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Light Rifle Mark I |
9mm Parabellum |
3.74 kg |
20 |
$241 |
Light Rifle Mark II |
9mm Parabellum |
3.93 kg |
20 |
$244 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Light Rifle |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
2/4 |
1 |
Nil |
21 |
Smith & Wesson M&P15
Notes: The M&P15
is basically Smith & Wessons take on the M4 and M4 SOPMOD.
The basic design is pure M16/M4, with a 16-inch barrel.
However, the bolt carrier and gas key are chrome-plated as well as the
bore, and chamber, which decreases fouling and increased reliability.
Upper and lower receivers are of 7071 T6 aluminum, which is stronger than
the metal of the standard M16/M4 receivers, and the machining, assembly and
fitting of all parts are done by hand.
There is an additional sling swivel at the front on the side, which may
be moved to the left or right side.
The flat black finish uses a much finer and durable texture than the standard
M16/M4. Most have a removable
carrying handle, revealing a short MIL-STD-1913 rail for optics.
The M&P15 comes in several versions the M&P15 Standard, the M&P15A (a
slight variant of the M&P15 Standard) M&P15T Tactical model, and the M&P15C, a
full-sized model.
The M&P15
Standard is sort of the counterpart to the basic M4.
The sliding stock has six positions, and the flat top has a MIL-STD-1913
rail with a removable carrying handle that has the M&P15s rear sights.
The front sight is mounted somewhat further back than that of a standard
M4, and therefore does not interfere with optics which may be mounted on the
MIL-STD-1913 rail. The M&P15A is
almost the same as the M&P15 Standard; Smith & Wesson does not sell it with the
removable carrying handle (though it can still mount the handle), but instead
the M&P15A is equipped with a detachable Troy Folding Battle Sight as a rear
sight. This sight is more
finely-adjustable than a standard M4-type rear sight (though not
micrometer-adjustable), and it can be folded down flush with the rear of the
MIL-STD-1913 rail, not interfering with anything mounted on the rail.
Recently, Smith & Wesson has been offering the M&P15R, which is basically
the M&P15 Standard in 5.45mm Kalashnikov.
The magazines are modified AR-15/M16/M4 magazines, and a few other
modifications for the new cartridge.
The M&P15C is
equipped in roughly the same manner as the M&P15A, but uses a 20-inch
free-floating match-grade barrel with a slightly different twist than the
16-inch barrels of the other M&P15 rifles.
Trigger units are two-stage and adjustable.
The M&P15T is
roughly the counterpart to the M4 SOPMOD.
It has three-position MIL-STD-1913 rails on the handguards, as well as a
full-length rail on the flat top for optics.
The three-position rails may be removed entirely and replaced by standard
handguards, but this makes removing the forward portion of the top rail
necessary. The forward portion of
the MIL-STD-1913 rail otherwise forms a continuous length of rail with the
MIL-STD-1913 rail mounted atop the receiver.
The M&P15T also comes with removable covers for the forward MIL-STD-1913
rails. The sights are flip-up front
and rear, and both are adjustable.
The M&P15T can accept all SOPMOD accessories including the M-203 grenade
launcher, though it has no bayonet lug.
The M&P15T is also not sold with a carrying handle, though one may still
be mounted. Both the front and rear sights are Troy Folding Battle Sight system
sights. The front sight, though
this is not advertised, are in the perfect position for interfacing with most
modern laser or holographic sights.
Interestingly, the front sight is also in a perfect position for interfacing
with a Leupold Mk 4 CQ/T scope; though this is not advertised either, the
resulting sight picture is regarded as being too perfect to be a coincidence by
most shooters. The M&P15T is also
equipped with a free-floating barrel.
The M&P15-22 is
designed for casual shooters and low-cost marksmanship.
Versions with no flash suppressor and with 10-round-capacity magazines
exist to comply with California regulations, but are otherwise identical to a
standard M&P15-22. As with the
M&P15. They have a MIL-STD-1013 rail atop the receiver, another four on the
handguards, a six-position sliding stock, and the magazines are identical except
for an insert inside the magazines for the smaller rounds (the insert is not
removable). Barrel length is 16
inches. Operation is not at all like the M&P15; the M&P15-22 operates by direct
blowback. Handguards are MBUS handguards equipped with M-LOK slots on four
sides, with cooling slots in between. Though none have yet been sold for this
purpose, The M&P15-22 has a known preference for hotloads, and operates more
reliably and accurately when firing them. Smith & Wesson has recently added a
new sales target for the M&P-22 -- countries who use the AR-15 series and want
to save money on training costs.
Newer members of
the M&P15 family are the M&P15 Sport and M&P15FT Sport.
The Sport sorts of treads the line between a fully-equipped military
rifle and sporting purpose rifle.
The Sport has an A2-type fixed stock, a forged integral (and slightly enlarged)
trigger guard, a front sight triangle with a rear Magpul BUIS folding sight,
round, ribbed, M4-type handguards, and a Wilson Combat derivation of an A2 flash
suppressor. Atop the receiver is a MIL-STD-1913 rail.
The 16-inch barrel is of medium weight and floated.
The bore, gas key, and bolt carrier are chromed.
The barrel is finished in Melonite, while virtually all the rest (except
polymer parts) is finished Hard Coat Black Anodized.
The M&P15FT Sport is the same rifle, but with a collapsible stock and
heavily-ventilated handguards that have four-point MIL-STD-1913 rails.
In some ways, the M&P15FT Sport may be thought of as a subtype of the
M&P15T.
New for 2016,
the M&P15 Sport II is very similar to the Sport, but adds features asked for by
shooters and for general improvement.
The forward assist and dust cover, omitted from the Sport, have been put
back in. The entire rifle has been
coated in a durable Armornite finish in black.
The bolt carrier liner, gas key, and firing pin have been chromed.
It is otherwise the same for game purposes like the Sport.
Another recent
version, new for 2013, is the M&P10.
This version is not strictly an assault rifle, but is included here for
completeness, for it is chambered for 7.62mm NATO.
The base version is California-compliant and has an 18-inch barrel tipped
with a long birdcage-type flash suppressor, and is otherwise made to the same
specifications of the M&P15 Standard.
It is basically an AR-15/AR-10 equivalent with a receiver-top monolithic
MIL-STD-1913 rail and standard M4 handguards (leaving a long length of exposed
barrel. There are no iron sights on
this rifle, though it can mount BUIS, and the low-profile gas block can easily
mount a front sight BUIS. Finish is
Black Type III Hard Anodized. The
receiver is 7075 T6 Aluminum, while everything else is 9130 or 4140 Steel.
The stock is an M4 stock.
Another version
of the M&P10 is basically the same, but may only take a 5 or 10-round magazine.
All other versions are essentially the same except that one of them has a camo
finish and a target crown instead of a flash suppressor, as well as a fixed
stock. This is the M&P10 Sport.
All of these are
currently advertised as being semiautomatic, with automatic versions rumored to
be available to certain police, military, and government concerns.
They are currently sold in virtually all-black finish, though again other
colors are rumored to be available to select buyers.
The tables below allow for automatic versions. In some jurisdictions
(both here and in the US), a magazine-fed weapon is illegal, to varying degrees.
These weapons have a Bullet Button, in which what is normally the
magazine release button simply drops open at the bottom of what appears to be a
ten-round magazine. The magazine
can then be fed from stripper clips or one at a time into the internal magazine.
The M&P15 Sport, M&P15T, M&P15ORC and M&P15PS come in Bullet Button (most
found in the next section) versions.
Notes: None of
these rifles are available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
M&P15 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.22 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$585 |
M&P15A |
5.56mm NATO |
3.22 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$591 |
M&P15T |
5.56mm NATO |
3.29 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$598 |
M&P15C |
5.56mm NATO |
3.34 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$640 |
M&P15R |
5.45mm Kalashnikov |
2.95 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$538 |
M&P15-22 |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.49 kg |
10, 25 |
$248 |
M&P15 Sport |
5.56mm NATO |
2.95 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$577 |
M&P15FT Sport |
5.56mm NATO |
3.11 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$597 |
M&P10 |
7.62mm NATO |
3.5 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$1046 |
M&P10 |
7.62mm NATO |
3.5 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$1049 |
M&P10 Sport |
7.62mm NATO |
3.5 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$1018 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M&P15/M&P15A |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
40 |
M&P15T |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
6 |
41 |
M&P15C |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
6 |
58 |
M&P15R |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
6 |
46 |
M&P15-22 |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
Nil |
34 |
M&P15 Sport |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
42 |
M&P15FT Sport |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
42 |
M&P10 |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6/7 |
3 |
Nil |
54 |
M&P10 |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6/7 |
3 |
8 |
54 |
M&P10 Sport |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
54 |
Smith & Wesson M&P15 Enhanced Rifles
Notes: Your
basic M&P15 Rifle is rather plain and ordinary in appearance.
However, Smith & Wesson has an entire line of M&P15s with a variety of
enhancements, from handguards with four-way MIL-STD-1913 rails to target/sniper
versions with barrels to match. As
with the versions above, I have included a possible automatic version in most
cases, though Smith & Wesson currently sells only to civilian and law
enforcement concerns.
The M&P15 VTAC
II (Viking Tactics) uses VTAC/Troy TRX Handguards designed for rough use (though
they are polymer). These handguards
have two-way MIL-STD-1913 rails (top and bottom of the handguard), as well as
one atop the receiver that connects to the top handguard rail. There are
additional very short rails above and below the gas block; the bottom one is
particularly suitable for a bipod (though there is none included in the price
below. The stock is collapsible and is a VLTOR IMod stock with a compartment for
batteries and a small cleaning kit. In addition to the bore, the bolt carrier
and gas key are chromed. Most of the rest is finished in Hard Coat Black
Anodized. The VTAC II is finished
overall in a very dark gray almost black.
The 16-inch barrel is of medium profile, but fluted; it is also
free-floating. It is tipped by a
Smith & Wesson Enhanced Flash Hider which is a flash suppressor that reduces
flash significantly and directs gas and sound away from the shooter.
The trigger pack is a Geissele Super V two-stage Trigger, with a light
pull weight. The VTAC II comes with
a 2-point tactical sling.
The M&P15 MOE
Mid Magpul also has a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop the receiver, but not atop the
handguard. It does have one below
the handguard, and the rifle is sold with a handgrip to attach to the rail.
The name is derived from the Magpul MOE stock, which is a lightweight
collapsible stock that is largely skeletonized.
The front sight is a standard A2 sight, but the rear sight is a folding
Magpul MBUS. The finish is the same
as that on the VTAC II, but it is available in dark gray as well as desert sand.
The gas system is interesting; the gas is tapped at a point halfway down
the handguards through a small hole in the barrel.
Smith & Wesson claims that this produces less recoil (not quantifiable in
game terms) and better follow-up shot ability.
The magazine well is flared, and the front of the magazine well is
serrated to give the shooter a place to put his non-firing hand. The trigger
guard is enlarged for use with heavy gloves.
The 16-inch barrel is of standard size, but is free floating, and tipped
by the S&W Enhanced Flash Hider.
The M&P15-300
(since renamed to the M&P15 Whisper) is chambered in an unusual caliber -- .300
Whisper. In addition, this model
can fire .300 AAC Blackout as well.
The primary design application is for short-range target shooting, but either
round will also take down small and medium game at short ranges.
The M&P15-300 is equipped with a conventional flash suppressor, but this
can have a silencer fit over it, and the subsonic velocities of the two rounds
lend themselves well to silenced applications, though of course .300 Whisper
also has a supersonic loading, and the M&P-300 can be used with a wide variety
of propellant loadings and bullet weights.
Finish is basically the same as that of other Enhanced Rifles, but a
Realtree Camo pattern is also available, and the barrel is finished in Black
Melonite, as is the gas block.
There are MIL-STD-1913 rails atop the receiver and the gas block, and the front
sling swivel can be used to mount a bipod (not included in the price).
Feed is from modified AR-15 magazines. The stock, handguards, and pistol
grip are standard M4-type items, though the trigger guard is enlarged to accept
a gloved finger. The barrel is 16
inches and medium weight, though it is fluted and free-floated; as stated above,
it is tipped with an A2-type flash suppressor.
The M&P15OR is
sort of a friend with benefits.
The M&P15OR uses standard carbine handguards, but the 16-inch barrel is of
medium weight, match quality, and tipped with an A2 flash suppressor.
No iron sights of BUIS are sold with the M&P15OR; instead, there are
above the upper receiver
MIL-STD-1913 rails are present as well as a very short rail above the gas block.
The stock is a standard A4 stock, but the finish is in Hard Coat Black.
The gas block of the M&P15OR has a gas key, allowing the firing of older
grenade launchers which require ballistite, as well as newer riot control rounds
which require a cup and fire weapons like tear gas grenades, rubber balls, solid
rubber projectiles, beanbags, and suchlike.
The M&P15ORC is the same rifle with a fixed A2-type stock.
The M&P15X is
unusual-looking rifle; to begin with the handguards of the M&P15X are much
shorter than most AR-15/M16-type rifles they are much shorter than those of
the M4, even though the M&P15X has a 16-inch barrel.
The stock is an M4-type collapsible stock, and the pistol grip is a
standard A2 pistol grip. Finish is
Hard Coat Black Anodized, with a chromed bore, gas key, bolt carrier, and
chamber. The barrel is medium
profile, and made of cold-forged 4140 steel.
The top of the receiver is a MIL-STD-1913 rail, and the handguards have
four-way rails. The front triangular sight support with a post is present at the
front above the gas block, but the rear iron sight is a Troy Folding
Battlesight. The short handguards
are interesting; the front sight is mounted in front of the short handguards, as
is the gas block. What you get is a
rifle with a 16-inch barrel but a direct impingement gas system of a rifle with
about a 10-inch barrel. You also
get a dramatically shorter sight radius.
It will be interesting to see as time goes by how this system goes.
The M&P15TS is
the M&P15T
well, taken a bit more tactical.
The M&P15TS 7076 T6 aluminum for most of its light alloy parts, including
the upper and lower receiver, which is light yet strong. The M&P15TS has a
MIL-STD-1913 rail atop its receiver. And this integrates with the rail atop the
handguard. The handguards
themselves are very long at 13 inches, they are so long that little more than
the flash suppressor and a very small amount of the barrel extend outside the
handguard. The handguards also have
three more rails on the handguards, giving the handguards four-point rails.
The handguards are remarkably open, having large vent holes.
Though the M&P15TS is designed for optics, but it does have folding BUIS
made by Magpul. The stock is
designed to be light, and therefore Magpul MOE stock.
The M&P15TS has a chromed bore, gas key, chamber, and bolt carrier.
The barrel is 14.5 inches, is medium profile, and free-floating; it is
also equipped with the compact Troy Muzzle Brake.
Like most of the
M&P15 series, the M&P15PS has a 16-inch medium-weight free-floating barrel -- in
this case, of 4140 steel. The bore,
gas key, bolt carrier, and chamber are chromed.
The receiver has a MIL-STD-1913, and there is another short rail above
the gas block. The biggest
difference between the M&P15PS is its piston-operated gas system.
The barrel is tipped by a Smith & Wesson adaptation of the A2 flash
suppressor. The M&P15PS is
not normally sold with iron sights or BUISs included.
It does have an M4-type collapsible stock.
Finish is Hard Coat Black Anodized.
The M&P15PSX is the same rifle with Troy Modular four-point MIL-STD-1913
rails on its handguards.
The M&P15PC has
the same base as the M&P15PS, but it is meant more for target and longer-range
shooting. The M&P15PC has a
MIL-STD-1913 rail above the receiver, as well as a very short one above the gas
block. No BUIS are supplied with
the M&P15PC, though they may be added by the shooter if desired. The barrel is a
heavy-profile 20-inch match floating barrel which is tipped by a target crown.
The handguards are Yankee Hill aluminum alloy handguards and have vent
holds only in the top and bottom.
The gas key, chamber, and bolt carrier are chromed.
The stock is an A2 stock, and the pistol grip is of olive-drab ergonomic
material designed to enhance grip.
The trigger group is a Wilson Combat-designed 2-stage match-quality trigger.
The M&P is made in Hard Coat Anodized, or over that finish may have Mossy
Green Oak camouflage pattern.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These rifles are not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
M&P15 VTAC II |
5.56mm NATO |
2.85 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$598 |
M&P15 MOE Mid Magpul |
5.56mm NATO |
2.97 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$595 |
M&P15-300 |
.300 Whisper and .300 Blackout |
2.89 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$775 |
M&P15OR |
5.56mm NATO |
2.95 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$595 |
M&P15ORC |
5.56mm NATO |
2.83 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$575 |
M&P15X |
5.56mm NATO |
2.97 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$595 |
M&P15TS |
5.56mm NATO |
2.72 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$623 |
M&P15PS |
5.56mm NATO |
2.95 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$598 |
M&P15PSX |
5.56mm NATO |
2.97 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$604 |
M&P15PC |
5.56mm NATO |
3.69 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$622 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M&P15 VTAC II |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
7 |
42 |
M&P15 MOE Mid Magpul |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
6 |
41 |
M&P15-300 (.300 Whisper) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
10 |
56 |
M&P15-300 (.300 Whisper, Silencer) |
5 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
8/10 |
3 |
8 |
47 |
M&P15-300 (.300 Blackout) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
5/6 |
4 |
10 |
47 |
M&P15-300 (.300 Blackout, Silencer) |
5 |
3 |
2-Nil |
8/10 |
3 |
8 |
39 |
M&P15-300 (.300 Blackout, Silencer, Subsonic) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
8/10 |
2 |
6 |
27 |
M&P15OR |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
6 |
41 |
M&P15ORC |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
7 |
41 |
M&P15X |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
6 |
38 |
M&P15TS |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
5 |
35 |
M&P15PS |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
6 |
42 |
M&P15PC |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
6 |
61 |
Stag Arms Model 1=8 Rifles
Notes: Stag Arms
was founded in 2003, and quickly made their name in the manufacture of
left-handed AR-15 rifles, essentially a mirror-image of a conventional AR-15A2,
including the ejection port, an entire mirror-image upper receiver, and controls
on the opposite sides. (Stag is also noted in that it was missed on the
California DOJs Kasler list, which means that their rifles are fully legal in
California as long as other relevant parts of the law are complied with.)
Stag Arms have
never seriously been considered for general military usage, though Stag has had
great success with police forces and with civilians.
Some of the features necessities dont seem to be applicable to use by a
civilian hunter, though they are available to civilians.
For that matter, early versions, which are largely still for sale, look
little different than an AR-15 or semiautomatic-only M4.
However, they have a number or refinements, such as forged instead of
stamped upper and lower receivers (though they are still of aluminum alloy. Most
barrels are what would be normal for an AR-15, M16, or M4, being standard-weight
Mil-Spec barrels with chromed bores.
Sights, however, may vary by rifle, but are generally the same as or
based on standard AR-15A2-type sights. (It would be interesting for a GM to have
the player find a mint-condition AR but hes right-handed and the Stag rifle
is left-handed.)
The Model 1 and
Model 1L (the left-handed version) can be mistaken at first glance to be an M4,
but the longer 16-inch barrel quickly gives this away if you look closer.
The length of thickened barrel is also longer than that of the M4,
extending to just in front of gas block, with less than half an inch break, then
thickened again. (For game
purposes, this may be considered a medium-weight barrel).
The barrel is tipped by a standard A2 flash suppressor.
Another change is the upper receivers design the receiver is topped by
a removable carrying handle/rear sight assembly.
The front sight, on its triangular post, remains, and is not detachable.
The top of the receiver has several lock-down points of the claw-type to
attach optics, but is not a MIL-STD-1913 or Weaver Rail.
The stock is identical to that of the M4.
Being a close copy of the AR, it can take all AR magazines, including
most increased-capacity, exotic and rare magazines. The Model 1 and 1L are
identical in game terms, except for their orientation.
The Model 2 and
2L are almost identical to the Model 1 and 1L, but the Models 2 and 2L dispense
with the removable carrying handle of the previous model (though, conceivably, a
carrying handle could still be added).
The Models 2/2L are designed for use with add-on optics or aiming modules
and the receiver top has a MIL-STD-1913 rail.
The Models 2/2L come with a BUIS for the rear sight; it is a large BUIS
(made by ARMS) and does not simply flip up and down and with most optics the
BUIS must be removed before add-on optics will fit the Models 2/2L.
The ARMS rear BUIS used here, however, is mounted far enough back that
its larger size is not an issue, and has the bonus of being more stable than the
standard removable sight. More advanced design is also use, allowing for
somewhat thinner but stronger metal in its design.
The 16-inch barrel is medium-weight and match-quality. The Models 2T and
2TL give the Models 2 and 2L a more tactical configuration with the upper
receiver and upper handguard having a MIL-STD-1913 rail; the two rails fit
together as to form a continuous upper rail.
The bottom and sides of the handguard also sport shorter MIL-STD-1913
rails. (These rails are Samsons
STAR-C TARS system.) The barrel is the same as that of the Models 2 and 2L, but
is free-floated. The lower rail can
accept any grenade launcher that has the proper interface, including several
37mm and 38mm designs commonly used by police forces, as well as the standard
NATO 40mm launchers. The front
sight remains on its triangular post, and the rear BUIS is the same as on the
Models 2/2L.
The Models 3 and
3L are sort of incremental upgrades of the Models 2T/2TL platforms.
The Samson STAR-C TARS rail system is replaced by the Diamondhead
Versa-Rail System. The previous
rail system required that the rails on the handguard be thermo-molded, including
the rails. The Versa-Rail system
has removable rails; the rails can be removed and replaced with shorter rails or
even rail covers. The rails may be
mounted at 12, 3, 6, and 9-oclock positions around the handguard, the upper
handguard rail forms a long rail atop the rifle.
The Models 3 and 3L are equipped with folding BUISs front and rear.
The handguard itself is aluminum, and are actually lighter than the
previous handguards with their molded rails.
The Model 3G and
GL were designed specifically for use in 3-Gun Competitions though it is equally
useful by target shooters, rifle competition shooters, long-range small-game
hunters, and even police snipers.
The Model 3G/GL differs in many ways from the Model 3/3L, including longer
Samson 15-Inch Evolution aluminum handguards with four MIL-STD-1913 rails around
them, and with the top handguard rail connecting seamlessly with rail above the
receiver. The trigger is a Geissele
Super-3 trigger group, which was designed specifically for the needs of 3-Gun
Competitors, but is a fine two-stage trigger for anyone else, having a light
pull weight and short pull length.
The stock is a Magpul ACS stock, which is collapsible and provides battery
storage and cleaning kit storage.
The primary reason it is used on the 3G/GL, however, is the increased area atop
the stock which makes for better cheek welds when firing.
The pistol grip is an MOE ergonomic grip, which also provides storage
through a hinged bottom of the grip.
The BUIS provided are Dueck Defense Rapid Transition Sights, and the
Model 3G/3GL are normally equipped with optical low-power or unity sights to
further increase accuracy. This is
included in the price of the rifle below, though other optics can also be
mounted. The barrel is top-notch,
18 inches long and tipped with a compact muzzle brake.
The barrel is match grade, heavy profile, fluted, and free-floating.
The Model
3T-M/3TL-M is a new version of the Model 3,designed for 3-Gun competitors; it is
also useful for those hunting small-to-medium game..
It is a combination of a Stag-designed flattop upper (with MIL-STD-1913
rail) and a Mil-Spec lower (with an A2-type Magpul MOE pistol grip with a
compartment within, but textured for a better grip, and a flared magazine port).
The stock is a Magpul ACS telescoping stock, with three compartments for
a cleaning kit, batteries, and other things that may be needed at a moments
notice. (Some 3-Gun shooters use
some or all of the compartments for balancing weights.)
The interior working parts are mostly Mil-Spec, but easily replaced
and/or adjusted to the shooters preferences; in particular, the stock Mil-Spec
trigger pack is easily removed and replaced with most aftermarket trigger packs.
The handguard, on the other hand, is not Mil-Spec; it is a 13.5-inch
Diamondhead VRS-T with a free-float tube. This handguard is triangular in shape;
The bottom and sides of the handguard provide and are shaped with a good
gripping surface, while the top of the handguard has a MIL-STD-1913 rail that
locks into the receiver-top rail.
The handguard is designed to attach to the rifle and be rock-solid and
non-moving, despite the grip of the shooter.
One can attach rails to the other three surfaces using KeyMod slots, but
this will of course spoil the gripping surface features.
The handguard goes out to just short of the flash suppressor.
The Model 3T-M ships with Diamondhead low-profile folding BUIS.
The rifle is Mil-Spec finished; in addition, the bolt carrier and bolt
are Parkerized. The 16-inch barrel
is made of 4140 steel and is throated to fire either 5.56mm or .223 ammunition.
The barrel is coated with manganese phosphate under its Mil-Spec finish.
The barrel is tipped with an A2-type flash suppressor, which is on a
threaded barrel-tip, and it can be exchanged for any number of muzzle devices.
The barrel is shorter than most 3-Gun shooters use, but the carbine is
also more manageable than an 18-20-inch barrel. Stag will even customize your
Model 3T-M with any of a large number of accessories, such a 4150-steel barrel,
ambidextrous controls, chromed bolts, a muzzle brake, several types of trigger
packs, etc. (They will even laser etch the Second Amendment on the side of the
magazine well upon request.)
The Models 4/4L
are sort of back to basics rifles.
Though a rail system for the handguards can be fitted, they are not
normally shipped by Stag Arms with those kind of handguards fitted.
The Model 4/4L have a removable carrying handle with a rear sight; this
is easily removable, revealing a MIL-STD-1913 rail.
The standard stock for the Model 4/4L is a fixed A2 stock, though a
sliding stock can be fitted at the buyers expense.
The barrel is match-quality and medium profile, but is otherwise 20
inches long and tipped by a standard A2 flash suppressor.
The Models 4/4L are sort of no frills rifles.
The Models 5/5L
are basically the same as Models 2 and 2L, but they are chambered for the 6.8mm
SPC cartridge. Stags version of
6.8mm bullet-launchers use a barrel extension specifically designed for the
6.8mm SPC round, instead of using a barrel extension adapted from another
chambering. These rifles also use a
reinforced extractor. In the Models
5 and 5L can use other than the ARMS BUIS, including flip-up models.
The barrel is 16 inches and medium-profile; other enhancements remain the
same as those on the Models 2/2L.
The Models 6/6L
Super Varminter are designed for long-range applications, whether by police
snipers or light to medium-game hunters or civilians in long-range matches.
The Models 6/6L are equipped with a 24-inch stainless steel heavy-profile
match-quality floating barrel with a target crown.
The top of the receiver has a MIL-STD-1913 rail, though the handguards
are not; however, the handguards are designed for a good grip.
The forward sling swivel doubles as a bipod mount (included in the
price), and a telescopic sight is also included in the price below. The stock is
an ordinary A2 stock, but the trigger pack is a two-stage match trigger.
The Models 7/7L
Hunter is sort of a 6.8mm SPC version of the Models 6/6L, though there are
several differences. The basic
design is the same, including the rail above the receiver, the round, textured
aluminum handguards, the small MIL-STD-1913 rail above the gas block to allow a
front BUIS to be mounted, and other features found on the Models 6/6L.
The barrel is of the same quality and profile as on the Models 6/6L but
the Models 7/7L use a shorter barrel of 20.77 inches.
The biggest difference, of course is the use of a 6.8mm SPC chambering
instead of 5.56mm NATO. Another
difference is in the finish; though the Models 7/7L have the same construction
as the Models 6/6L, the Models 7/7L have a completely non-reflective gray finish
called S7. This finish
weatherproofs and fights corrosion.
The Models 8/8L
are basically the same as the Models 2/2L, but the operating system is by gas
piston instead of the Stoner direct gas impingement system.
In addition, the Models 8/8L is a bit heavier than the Models 2/2L, a nod
to shooters who felt that the Models 2/2L was too light to properly minimize
barrel climb and line the rifle up for a follow-up shot.
Stag Arms
recommend Magpul PMAGs, but any sort of compatible magazines can be used.
This includes the versions below.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Only the Stag 1/1L are available in the
Twilight 2000 v2.2 timeline, and only
in very small numbers. Most of
these were actually sent directly to militia forces in the US, and few other
civilians will have one. Some
left-handed versions ended up in the hands of right-handed users, and vice
versa, according to available supply. No other Stag Arms rifle exists in the
Twilight 2000 timeline, including the ones below. (In addition. Magpul PMAGs
will not exist in the Twilight 2000 v2.2
timeline.)
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Stag 1/1L |
5.56mm NATO |
3.22 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$590 |
Stag 2/2L |
5.56mm NATO |
2.9 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$593 |
Stag 2T/2TL |
5.56mm NATO |
2.99 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$597 |
Stag 3/3L |
5.56mm NATO |
2.77 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$640 |
Stag 3G/3GL |
5.56mm NATO |
3.23 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$821 |
Stag 3T-M/3TL-M |
5.56mm NATO |
3.4 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$596 |
Stag 4/4L |
5.56mm NATO |
3.4 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$623 |
Stag 5/5L |
6.8mm SPC |
3.22 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$739 |
Stag 6/6L Super Varminter |
5.56mm NATO |
4.54 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$1467 |
Stag 7/7L Hunter |
6.8mm SPC |
4.54 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$1501 |
Stag 8/8L |
5.56mm NATO |
3.13 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$597 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Stag 1/1L |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
41 |
Stag 2/2L |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
41 |
Stag 2T/2TL |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
42 |
Stag 3/3L |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
42 |
Stag 3G/3GL |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
Nil |
52 |
Stag 3T-M/3TL-M |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
42 |
Stag 4/4L |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
59 |
Stag 5/5L |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
Nil |
57 |
Stag 6/6L Super Varminter |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
76 |
With Bipod |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
1 |
Nil |
98 |
Stag 7/7L Hunter |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
86 |
With Bipod |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
112 |
Stag 8/8L |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
42 |
Stag Arms Model 9
Notes: The
Models 9/9L are similar to other Stag rifles, but fire 9mm ammunition instead of
5.56mm or 6.8mm ammunition. The
Models 9/9L have 16-inch barrels of heavy profile tipped with an A2-type flash
suppressor. It normally uses
Colt-style stick magazines, but also can use 9mm Tavor magazines.
The barrel is made from 4140 steel and manganese phosphate coated (as is
most of the metalwork). The receiver halves have Type 3 hard coat anodizing.
The upper receiver is topped with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, and a short
section of rail is atop the gas block.
The stock is an M4-type telescoping stock, and the pistol grip is also an
A2-type. The trigger is Mil-Spec.
Operation is by direct gas impingement.
The Models 9T/TL
are also known as the Model 9 Tactical; differences include a slightly longer
16.1-inch 4140 steel heavy-profile barrel, 13.5 M-LOK SL Handguard with a
MIL-STD-1913 rail on top and M-LOK slots on the sides and bottom, and a set of
Magpul MOE accessories, including a CTR stock, MOE pistol grip, and MOE trigger
guard. The non-aluminum metal parts
are manganese phosphate, with the aluminum parts (including the receivers)
having a Type 3 Hard Coat Anodizing.
The 9T/9TL uses blowback operation rather than the 9/9Ls direct gas
impingement.
The Model 9/9L Free-Float uses
a 15 M-LOK SL Handguard with a free-float tube, and blowback operation; it is
otherwise similar to the Model 9/9L.
The Model 9/9L
PCF SL has been increased in weight to aid controllability (not simulatable in
Twilight v2.2 rules) and uses a 15 Paper City Slimline M-LOK Handguard, with
M-LOK slots on all four sides. On
top of the low-profile gas block is a short length of MIL-STD-1913 rail just
enough to mount a BUIS. Atop the
upper receiver is another rail.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Stag 9/9L |
9mm Parabellum |
3.08 kg |
10, 12, 25, 32 |
$307 |
Stag 9T/TL |
9mm Parabellum |
3.04 kg |
10, 12, 25, 32 |
$309 |
Stag 9/9L Free-Float |
9mm Parabellum |
2.81 kg |
10, 12, 25, 32 |
$312 |
Stag 9/9L PCF SL |
9mm Parabellum |
3.22 kg |
10, 12, 25, 32 |
$309 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Stag 9/9L |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
36 |
Stag 9T/TL |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
36 |
Stag 9/9L Free-Float |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
37 |
Stag 9/9L PCF SL |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
35 |
Stag Model 10
The Stag 10/10L
are Stags version of the AR-10; it is different in many ways from the standard
AR-10, but in the receiver and internally, the Stag 10 is almost identical to
the AR-10. Most Stag 10s fire the
7.62mm cartridge, but some fire the more powerful (though smaller) 6.5mm
Creedmoor cartridge. Major parts
are assembled using a Stag Slant Cut, which allows a tighter and more precision
fit. The barrel of a standard Stag
10 is 18 inches long, of heavy profile, made of 4140 steel, and tipped with a
VG6 Gamma Compensator muzzle brake.
The handguard is a Diamondhead VRS-T 308, with a MIL-STD-1913 rail running the
length of the top, which locks into the rail above the receiver.
Most non-aluminum metal parts are finished in QPQ Nitride BCG; aluminum
parts are Type 3 Hard Anodized. The rifle, including the polymer parts, is
black-finished or molded. It uses a Magpul ACS fixed stock and a Magpul MOE
pistol grip, along with an MOE trigger guard.
The magazine well is flared for easier and quicker reloads.
The Stag 10/10L
Keymod is built on a DPMS Panther .308 base, which is lighter and stronger than
an AR-10 base. It has most of the
features of the Stag 10, but uses a Stag KeyMod 16.5-inch handguard.
The stock is the telescoping version of the Magpul ACS. This handguard
has a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop (which locks into the rail above the receiver), and
a row of KeyMod slots down the sides and underside of the handguard.
The barrel uses lighter but stronger 4150 steel, but is otherwise the
same as on the Stag 10. The pistol
grip is a Hogue ergonomic grip with a rubber overmold.
The Stag 10/10L M-LOK is essentially the same, but has M-LOK slots
instead of KeyMod slots. It is for
the most part identical to the KeyMod for game purposes.
The Model
10S/10SL uses a shorter 16-inch barrel, though it is otherwise to the same specs
as the Stag 10s barrel. The
handguard is a shorter 13.5-inch version of the Stag 10s handguard.
The 10S/SL is also based on a DPMS receiver. The stock is a version of
the Keymods Magpul ACS stock; this version has a trap accessible though the
hinged butt, which is big enough for a cleaning kit and a couple of batteries.
There are also KeyMod and M-LOK versions of this rifle; these are
identical to the 10S in game terms for most purposes.
Another variant
of the 10S/10SL is the 10S/10SL 22-Inch 6.5 Creedmoor.
It is, as the name would indicate, chambered for 6.5mm Creedmoor and has
a heavy-profile 416 stainless steel 22-inch barrel; the barrel is tipped with a
Lantac 762 Dragon Compensator muzzle brake.
The handguard is a 16.5-Inch Stag M-LOK handguard, with a MIL-STD-1913
rail on top and M-LOK slots on the sides and underside.
The trigger is a Stag-designed two-stage trigger inside a Magpul Enhanced
Trigger Guard. 10S/SL 24-Inch 6.5
Creedmoor is very similar, but uses a 24-inch barrel of the same specifications
as on the 22-inch version. It uses
a Magpul PRS fixed stock with a buttrap compartment accessible through the
hinged butt and an adjustable cheekpiece.
It uses the same handguards and pistol grip as the 22-inch version.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Stag 10/10L |
7.62mm NATO |
4.26 kg |
5, 10, 20, 25 |
$1078 |
Stag 10/10L Keymod |
7.62mm NATO |
3.9 kg |
5, 10, 20, 25 |
$1094 |
Stag 10S/10SL |
7.62mm NATO |
3.76 kg |
5, 10, 20, 25 |
$1067 |
Stag 10S/SL 22 6.5 Creedmoor |
6.5mm Creedmoor |
5.31 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$877 |
Stag 10S/SL 24 6.5 Creedmoor |
6.5mm Creedmoor |
5.41 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$897 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Stag 10/10L |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
54 |
Stag 10/10L Keymod
|
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
Nil |
54 |
Stag 10S/10SL |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
5/6 |
3 |
Nil |
45 |
Stag 10S/SL 22 6.5 Creedmoor |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
86 |
Stag 10S/SL 24 6.5 Creedmoor |
SA |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
97 |
The Stag 15/15L
is sometimes very much like the other Stag rifles it is basically Stags
interpretation of the AR-15 and its variations, and is sometimes called a Stag
AR-15 Rifle. The base version of the Stag 15 is the Retro, which almost
identical to the AR-15. It uses an A2-type stock, upper and lower receiver (with
carrying handle and A2 sights), and handguards and front sight. It has a 20-inch
4140 chrome/moly heavy profile barrel and an A2-type flash suppressor; this is
one of its few nods to improved specifications.
An option available is ambidextrous controls, and of course there is the
left-handed version. The stock is
almost totally A2, but has a door on the butt to access a trap for a cleaning
kit and an earplug case. The
trigger is Mil-Spec, as is the charging handle, and the steel is Mil-Spec matte
black manganese phosphate-coated BCG.
The aluminum is matte black Type 3 hard anodized.
It uses direct gas impingement operation, with a Mil-Spec gas system.
The M4 version is essentially a copy of the standard civilian version of
the M4, with a 16-inch heavy-profile barrel tipped with an A2-type flash
suppressor. The Minimalist is sort of an upgrade of the M4; it uses a Tekko
Polymer AR-15 M-LOK Rail handguard, a Battlelink telescoping Minimalist stock,
an A3 upper receiver, a set of BUIS, and an Engage AR15/M16 pistol grip.
The barrel is 16 inches with specifications the same as those of the TFD.
The ORC (Optics Ready Carbine) is basically an M4 with an A3 top receiver
and a short section of MIL-STD-1913 rail, just big enough for a BUIS, forward of
the handguard on top of the gas block.
Variants include
the TFD, which is a collaboration between Stag Arms and FAB-Defense; it is
mostly a Stag Arms rifle with FAB-Defense furniture.
It uses a GL-CORE telescoping stock, Stag 15 M-LOK handguard with a
MIL-STD-1913 rail running the length of the top of the handguard and M-LOK slots
down the sides and undersides of the handguard, an A3-type upper receiver, a
rubberized AGR-43 pistol grip, and comes with an Ultimag 30R magazine, though
virtually any type of AR-15/M16/M4 magazine will fit into the TFD.
The barrel is 16 inches and tipped with a VG6 Epsilon muzzle brake.
It is made of 4150 steel, has a government profile, and is manganese
phosphate-coated. The Tactical features the Stag 15 M-LOK SL 13.5-inch
handguard. This has a MIL-STD-1913
rail on top, running from the A3-type upper receiver, and a row of M-LOK slots
on the sides and underside. It uses a 16-inch barrel tipped with an A2-type
flash suppressor. The barrel is to
the same specifications as those of the TFD. The stock is a Magpul CTR
telescoping stock, and has an MOE pistol grip, MOE Enhanced trigger guard, and a
chromed bolt. The stock and
underside of the front of the handguard have QD sling mounts; the front can also
be used to mount a bipod.
The Stag 15/15L
3Gun Elite was, as the name suggests, designed specifically for 3-Gun
Competition shooters. As such, it
is designed for fast and accurate shooting, and has an A3 upper receiver
extended into the MIL-STD-1913 rail above the handguard.
Down the sides and bottom of the Stag 15 M-LOK SL 16.5-inch Handguard are
M-LOK slots, and at the end of the underside of the handguard is about an
80-millimeter length of MIL-STD-1913 rail, normally used by a 3-Gun shooter for
a laser pointer, flashlight, or (as the rail section may be moved along the
M-LOK slots), a foregrip. The
handguard is also liberally given cooling slots.
The handguard includes a free-float tube, inside of which is an
18.125-inch 416 stainless steel fluted heavy-profile barrel, tipped by a Stag 3G
muzzle brake. The trigger pack is a
Geissele Super 3-Gun, which has a robust feel, light pull weight, and a quick
reset. The 3Gun Elite is equipped with a Magpul ACS telescoping stock with butt
trap, an MOE Ergonomic pistol grip, and an aluminum Enhanced Trigger Guard.
Most non-aluminum metal parts are manganese phosphate; in addition, the
bolt carrier group is chrome-lined, along with the feed ramps, and barrel
extension. The bolt carrier group
is an M16 group rather than an AR-15 group, which is slightly more reliable and
more rapid in recovery. The
magazine well is beveled, and the receivers are forged rather than stamped.
The Stag 15/15L
Varminter is not only useful for hunting small, medium, and game on the small
size of large; it is also useful as a Designated Marksman rifle, as it is the
most accurate of the Stag 5.56mm rifles.
The rifle uses a 410 stainless steel, bull profile, 24-inch barrel tipped
with a target crown. It does not have threads for the mounting of any muzzle
devices. The upper receiver is an
A3-type, with a monolithic MIL-STD-1913 rail.
The handguard is a Hogue tubular aluminum handguard with most of the tube
textured for a better grip, and a sling swivel mount which doubles as a bipod
mount. The bolt carrier group, like
most non-aluminum parts, is manganese phosphate, and is an M16 bolt carrier
group rather than an AR-15 bolt carrier group.
The receivers are forged rather than stamped.
The stock is a fixed Magpul Paddle-Type stock.
The trigger is two-stage; the first stage takes only 2 pounds of
pressure, while the second stage takes 3.5 pounds.
The pistol grip is a Hogue Ergonomic Overmolded grip.
A variant, the Fluted Varminter, uses a 19.125-inch bull profile fluted
barrel made of 416R stainless steel, and tipped with a target crown.
Another variant, the Super Varminter, is a Varminter firing 6.8mm SPC
ammo, and is for most purposes built like the Varminter; it does have a
20.77-inch barrel
The Stag 15/15L
LEO is essentially the same sort of carbine that is called the Tactical version
in other Stag rifles. It is based
on an M4A1 receiver and internals, with a 16.14-inch 4150 steel barrel with a
military profile and manganese phosphated, running down a Samson Star-C
free-float quad MIL-STD-1913 rail handguard.
The barrel has an A2-type flash suppressor. The stock is a Mil-Spec
telescoping M4-type stock, and the pistol grip is an A2-type grip.
The bolt carrier group is an M16 group. Unlike most Stag rifles, the LEO
has a bayonet mount. A
limited-edition variant of the LEO is the LEV2 M-LOK, which replaces the
handguard with a free-float 15-inch M-LOK Handguard, which has eight sides and
M-LOK slots down the length of each side.
The upper receiver is A3, and the rail extends about 80mm onto the
handguard. The end of the top of
the handguard also has an 80-millimeter rail for mounting a front sight amongst
other accessories. The handguard has a slim profile.
The Stag 15/15L
Valkyrie is a Stag 15 series chambered for the new .224 Valkyrie round.
It is built around an 18-inch 416R stainless steel heavy-profile fluted
barrel tipped with a VG6 Epsilon muzzle brake.
The rifle is otherwise essentially a 3Gun in a different caliber and
slightly different accessories, such as the fixed Magpul PRS stock with
adjustable length and cheekpiece.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Stag 15/15L Retro |
5.56mm NATO |
3.54 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$610 |
Stag 15/15L M4 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.06 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$588 |
Stag 15/15L Minimalist |
5.56mm NATO |
2.74 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$594 |
Stag 15/15L ORC |
5.56mm NATO |
2.95 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$594 |
Stag 15/15L TFD |
5.56mm NATO |
2.98 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$638 |
Stag 15/15L Tactical |
5.56mm NATO |
2.86 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$595 |
Stag 15/15L 3Gun Elite |
5.56mm NATO |
3.45 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$671 |
Stag 15/15L Varminter |
5.56mm NATO |
4.54 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$656 |
Stag 15/15L Fluted Varminter |
5.56mm NATO |
3.4 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$604 |
Stag 15/15L Super Varminter |
6.8mm SPC |
3.53 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$785 |
Stag 15/15L LEO |
5.56mm NATO |
3.08 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$597 |
Stag 15/15L LEV2 M-LOK |
5.56mm NATO |
2.81 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$600 |
Stag 15/15L Valkyrie |
.224 Valkyrie |
3.67 kg |
5, 10, 25 |
$613 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Stag 15/15L Retro |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
57 |
Stag 15/15L M4 |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
41 |
Stag 15/15L Minimalist |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
41 |
Stag 15/15L ORC |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
41 |
Stag 15/15L TFD |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
Nil |
40 |
Stag 15/15L Tactical |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
40 |
Stag 15/15L 3Gun Elite |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
Nil |
51 |
Stag 15/15L Varminter |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
72 |
Stag 15/15L Fluted Varminter |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
54 |
Stag 15/15L Super Varminter |
SA |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
82 |
Stag 15/15L LEO |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
42 |
Stag 15/15L LEV2 M-LOK |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
3 |
Nil |
42 |
Stag 15/15L Valkyrie |
SA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
61 |
The Stag 16/16L
M8 and M4 are Stags versions of the M16A3 and M4A1.
They are sold only to certain Law Enforcement concerns and to the
military, and are NOT sold to civilians for any reason.
They have 20-inch (M8) and 14.5-inch (M4) 4150 Cr/Mo/V barrels with a
heavy profile, and are tipped with an A2-type flash suppressor.
The have an A3-type upper receiver and a Magpul MOE telescoping stock,
along with an MOE pistol grip and Stag 15-inch (M8) or 13.5-inch (M4) handguards
with quad MIL-STD-1913 rails. They do have bayonet mounts.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Stag 16/16L M8 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.84 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$820 |
Stag 16/16L M4 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.36 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$762 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Stag 16/16L M8 |
3/5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
3/6 |
57 |
Stag 16/16L M4 |
3/5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/6 |
2 |
4/6 |
35 |
The Stag 22/22L
is a rumored version of the Stag 15/15L chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
While there are conversion kits for the Stag 15/15L by several companies,
I have not been able to find any solid information on a .22 Stag rifle, and it
is not included below. Its just a note of interest, and something to look for
the future.
New Stag for
2013 is the SBR series. There are
versions, left and right-handed, with short medium-profile 11.5-inch barrels or
standard-profile 14.5-inch barrels.
They come with plain round handguards and upper receivers with MIL-STD-1913
rails (the SBRs) or with four rails on the handguards (the SBR-Ts).
Other than the barrel length, the SBRs otherwise have the quality of
Model 2s and Model 3s.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Stag SBR/SBR-L (11.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.79 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$546 |
Stag SBR/SBR-L (14.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.86 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$575 |
Stag SBR-T/SBR-TL (11.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.83 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$546 |
Stag SBR-T/SBR-TL (11.5 Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
2.9 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30, 40 |
$575 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Stag SBR/SBR-L & SBR-T/SBR-TL (11.5) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
3 |
Nil |
24 |
Stag SBR/SBR-L & SBR-T/SBR-TL (14.5) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
3 |
Nil |
34 |
Stoner 63A Assault Rifle (XM22/XM23)
Notes:
After Eugene Stoner left Armalite, he started his own company and
invented the Stoner 63 Universal Weapon System.
This is a weapons system consisting of a common receiver and stock, and
different bolt, feed mechanisms, and barrels to produce a carbine, assault
rifle, squad automatic weapon, fixed machinegun, and standard machinegun.
The two assault rifle configurations were given the military designations
of XM22 (assault rifle) and XM23 (carbine).
The Stoner System was tested by the US Marines, and they might have
chosen it with some more development if
Twilight 2000
Notes: For some strange weapon, some of these weapons (or perhaps improved newer
models) turned up in the hands of US Navy SEALs and Marine Recon Teams during
the Twilight War. They often sported mods not dreamed of in Vietnam, such as
MIL-STD-1913 rails, laser aiming modules, ACOG-type and red-dot sights, compact
night vision scopes, etc.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
XM22 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.54 kg |
20, 30, 40, 50 |
$607 |
XM23 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.41 kg |
20, 30, 40, 50 |
$562 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
XM22 |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
6 |
56 |
XM23 |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
6 |
39 |