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It was developed and manufactured by in the late 2010s by Kalashnikov Concern based on the Yevgeny Dragunov MA Compact Rifle. [3] The weapon is intended for use as a close quarters weapon, primarily for military and law enforcement units of the Russian Interior Ministry, Russian National Guard, and Russian Army to replace the AKS-74U. [4]
It was developed and manufactured in the late 2010s by Kalashnikov Concern, based on the Yevgeny Dragunov MA Compact Rifle and unveiled at the Russian Army Expo 2017 alongside the AM-17. The weapon is intended for use as a close quarters weapon, primarily for special units of the Russian Interior Ministry and the Russian Army to replace the AS ...
The Close Quarter Battle Receiver (CQBR) [5] is a replacement upper receiver for the M4A1 carbine developed by the US Navy.. The CQBR features a 10.3 in (262 mm) length barrel (similar to the Colt Commando short-barreled M16 variants of the past) which makes the weapon significantly more compact, thus making it easier to use in, and around, vehicles and in tight, confined spaces.
Barrett was still selling its limited stock of the M468 but only as an upper receiver kit and not as a complete rifle up until 2010. [11] The M468 has been largely replaced by its upgraded version, the Barrett REC7, which operates via a short stroke piston that minimizes the direct impingement rifle's issues with gases in the receiver. [9]
FN America's claim contradicted the official announcement from SOCOM and they did not reverse their decision. SOCOM decided to procure the 7.62mm Mk 17 rifle, the 40mm Mk 13 grenade launcher, and the 7.62mm Mk 20 Sniper Support Rifle variants of the Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) manufactured by FN.
Pages in category "Assault rifles of the United States" The following 55 pages are in this category, out of 55 total. ... Close Quarters Battle Receiver; Colt 933;
During the Vietnam War, Colt would issue a carbine variant of the M16 known as the XM177, for close-quarters combat. These rifles would have the barrel length cut down to 10 inches (25 cm) which upset the ballistics, reduced its range and accuracy, and had considerable muzzle flash and blast. Colt would partially fix this by adding a large ...
Assault rifles are full-length, select fire rifles that are chambered for an intermediate-power rifle cartridge that use a detachable magazine. Assault rifles are currently the standard service rifles in most modern militaries. Some rifles listed below, such as the AR-15, also come in semi-auto models that would not belong under the term ...