C-MORE M26 MASS
Notes:
Originally called (during development, when it had the designation of XM26) the
LSS (Lightweight Shotgun System, the M26 was developed at first as a breaching
and close-assault attachment for the M-4 SOPMOD carbine, the MASS (Modular
Accessory Shotgun System; originally called the Lightweight Shotgun System or
LSS, and sometimes called the SGLM, ShotGun Lethality Module) is being developed
into a standard attachment for certain members of infantry squads. It took a
long time for the M26 to be type-standardized; it was first prototyped in
limited numbers in 1999; for several years, it carried the designation XM26. It
essentially remained in almost the same configuration from concept to
operational use. Low-rate production began in 2008. The US Army has indicated
that it would eventually like to have 22,000 units. It is currently being
fielded by US special operations units, and tested by certain light infantry
units, and has seen operational use by Special Forces and the 10th
Mountain Division operating in Afghanistan and Iraq; in particular, 10th
Mountain is known to be employing large numbers of these weapons.
My nephew, in an air assault battalion attached to 1st ID, has
seen them deployed at the rate of one per platoon, and says the divisions LRSU
unit also has several. Though designed by C-MORE, manufacture is presently being
undertaken by Vertu. Current plans
call for the procurement and issue of 2500 M26s, but this does not include the
number being procured for SOCOM units.
The US Military does have an option for a further 5000 M26s per year for
6 years.
The MASS is a
magazine-fed, straight-pull, bolt-action shotgun that can be used as an
underbarrel attachment for the M-16, M-4, and the SCAR series of assault rifles,
or used as a standalone weapon with the addition of a snap-on gripstock.
(C-MORE has also devised a device they call the Quad-Rail, which allows
it to be attached to several more NATO and Western assault rifles and carbines;
however, it is normally attached to the host weapon using a special interface
with the MIL-STD-1913 of the host weapon.)
The MASS has a large standoff muzzle device for blowing hinges on doors
(as this the primary role of the M26); this also doubles as a flash suppressor.
(The MASS can be used without this device, if desired.)
Special M1030 Breaching Rounds were developed for the M26, but most
soldiers say that simple 00 buckshot works just as well for removing a door from
its hinges, due to its unique cage-like standoff breaching device. . The M26 can
also use almost all 12 Gauge or 12 Gauge Magnum rounds and loads.
When mounted on
an assault rifle, it is fired in a similar manner to the M-203, with the
magazine of the rifle being used as a grip for the shotgun.
Soldiers tend to be impressed with how light the MASS is lighter than
the M-203. The MASS can fire
virtually any sort of shotgun ammunition of 2.75 or 3 size the push-feed
system even allows for individual feeding of ammunition, if necessary.
The bolt operation can be reversed if necessary for left-handed users.
Magazines of various sizes have been developed, but they are box-type and
the larger ones can be a bit unwieldy.
The MASS is designed for use with a variety of combat sights already in
common use by the US military, such as the reflex and low-magnification sights
which are becoming more common on US military assault rifles and carbines.
The MASS itself has no sights of its own. The MASS has a 7.75-inch
barrel; the barrel is threaded internally to allow choke tubes or a stand-off
device for use to blow the hinges and locks off doors.
When used
without a rifle, the MASS has one of two gripstocks attached.
One is a simple pistol grip, to produce a very compact weapon (known as
the MASS A-2); the other uses a pistol grip and sliding stock similar to that of
the M-4, with a short handguard (known as the MASS M-4). The upper receiver of
the MASS has a MIL-STD-1913 rail, normally used for attachment to a rifle, which
can in this guise be used for accessories.
Note: Due to the
added weight, a weapon with an M26 attached has its recoil figures reduced by
one.
As of 2012, the
MASS is no longer considered an experimental weapon, but issue is still a bit
slow. Eventual plans call for the
possible deployment of one MASS per squad, or possibly one per fireteam.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
MASS (On Rifle) |
12 Gauge 2.75 or 3 |
1.22 kg |
3, 5, 10 |
$798 |
MASS (Simple Grip) |
12 Gauge 2.75 or 3 |
1.5 kg |
3, 5, 10 |
$823 |
MASS (Full Gripstock) |
12 Gauge 2.75 or 3 |
1.9 kg |
3, 5, 10 |
$848 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
MASS (On Rifle, 2.75) |
BA |
4/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
Base Weapon +1 |
4 |
Nil |
15 |
MASS (On Rifle, 3) |
BA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
Base Weapon +1 |
4 |
Nil |
14 |
MASS A-2 (2.75) |
BA |
4/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
3 |
6 |
Nil |
15 |
MASS A-2 (3) |
BA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
3 |
7 |
Nil |
14 |
MASS M-4 (2.75) |
BA |
4/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
4/5 |
5 |
Nil |
15 |
MASS M-4 (3) |
BA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
4/5 |
6 |
Nil |
14 |
Marlin 55 Goose Gun
Notes: This is
an unusual bolt-action shotgun with a detachable magazine.
It is designed for 3 magnum ammunition, and cannot chamber other sizes
of 12-Gauge ammunition. The DL
model has a 28 Barrel; the GDL uses a long 36 barrel.
The DL was built from 1966 to the early 1990s; the GDL from 1962-1988.
The Model 55
Hunter is a derivation of the Goose Gun; it may have a 2.75-inch or 3-inch
chamber (but not interchangeably), and the barrels are 26 or 28 inches, with a
Full choke and no provisions for interchangeable chokes.
The Hunter was built from the 1950-1955.. The Moidels 55G, Glenfield 55G,
and Glenfield 50 differ only in minor or aesthetics and are the same in game
terms as the Model 55 Hunter. The Hunter's brethren were produced 1961-1966; the
Hunter itself was built from 1954 to 1964. The 20 gauge was not introduced until
1955; the 16-gauge version was produced only from 1961-1966.
The Model 5510
SuperGoose is the Model 55DL in 10 Gauge.
It was produced from 1976-1985, but only in small numbers).
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Marlin 55 DL Goose Gun |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.2 kg |
2 |
$1125 |
Marlin 55 GDL Goose Gun |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.62 kg |
2 |
$1179 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (26" Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3" |
3.55 kg |
2 |
$946 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (28" Barrel) |
12 Gauge 3" |
3.64 kg |
2 |
$957 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (26" Barrel) |
16 Gauge 3" |
3.39 kg |
2 |
$816 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (28" Barrel) |
16 Gauge 3" |
3.47 kg |
2 |
$826 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (26" Barrel) |
20 Gauge 3" |
3.28 kg |
2 |
$733 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (28" Barrel) |
20 Gauge 3" |
3.36 kg |
2 |
$743 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (26" Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75" |
3.47 kg |
2 |
$885 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (28" Barrel) |
12 Gauge 2.75" |
3.56 kg |
2 |
$895 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (26" Barrel) |
16 Gauge 2.75" |
3.31 kg |
2 |
$766 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (28" Barrel) |
16 Gauge 2.75" |
3.39 kg |
2 |
$776 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (26" Barrel) |
20 Gauge 2.75" |
3.2 kg |
2 |
$689 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (28" Barrel) |
20 Gauge 2.75" |
3.28 kg |
2 |
$700 |
Marlin 5510 SuperGoose DL |
10 Gauge 3.5" |
4.19 kg |
2 |
$1263 |
Marlin 5510 SuperGoose GDL |
10 Gauge 3.5" |
4.58 kg |
2 |
$1324 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Marlin 55 DL Goose Gun |
BA |
6/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
64 |
Marlin 55 GDL Goose Gun |
BA |
6/1d6x40 or 2d6x8 or 3d6x4 |
2-4-Nil /Nil or 1-Nil or 1-Nil |
9 |
6 |
Nil |
86 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (12 GA, 3", 26") |
BA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
71 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (12 GA, 3", 28") |
BA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
77 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (16 GA, 3", 26") |
BA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
64 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (16 GA, 3", 28") |
BA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
70 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (20 GA, 3", 26") |
BA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
60 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (20 GA, 3", 28") |
BA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
65 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (12 GA, 2.75", 26") |
BA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
62 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (12 GA, 2.75", 28") |
BA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
68 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (16 GA, 2.75", 26") |
BA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
57 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (16 GA, 2.75", 28") |
BA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
62 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (20 GA, 2.75", 26") |
BA |
4/1d6x20 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
53 |
Marlin 55 Hunter (20 GA, 2.75", 28") |
BA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
57 |
Marlin 5510 SuperGoose DL |
BA |
5/1d6x40 or 2d6x12 or 3d6x4 |
2-4-Nil /Nil or 1-Nil or 1-Nil |
10 |
5 |
Nil |
90 |
Marlin 5510 SuperGoose GDL |
BA |
6/1d6x48 or 2d6x12 or 3d6x4 |
2-4-Nil /Nil or Nil or 1-Nil |
10 |
5 |
Nil |
119 |
Marlin 410
Notes: The Model
410, like the Winchester 9410, an unusual lever-action shotgun.
Some sources say that Winchester based the 9410 on the Model 410; some
say the Model 410 was based on the 9410, and there's a pretty healthy discussion
about it on sites all over the Web.
The arguments, at least as far as I can tell, seem to favor Marlin over
Winchester as having the first of these weapons.
Whatever is the truth, the two shotguns are very similar, being light
solid-frame shotguns. Marlin built
the original Model 410 from the 1929 to 1932, and brought them back in the 1970s
to early 1980s. Today, they a much
sought after shotgun and the IRL price is high and getting higher every day. The
original Model 410 has an action similar to Marlin's rifles, and bears a marked
resemblance to the Model 336 rifle. It fires short shells, which are difficult
to find today, and are often cheaper from a handloader source.
The stock is of average American walnut, with a semi-pistol grip and
beavertail fore-end. The hammer is exposed; IRL, this can let you get off a
quicker first shot, but in game terms, it makes no difference.
The late model
has a smaller magazine, and also differs in having a rear sight and a fiberoptic
front sight, and adjustable rifle-type sight, and a longer fore-end grooved for
grip. It also has a checkered
semi-pistol grip and fore-end. It is also quite a bit heavier, though it comes
only in a 22-inch-barrel version. The stock has a deeper semi-pistol grip.
At any rate
Remington bought the design in 1980s, using it as the basis for the Remington's
own lever-action shotgun.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Model 410 (22" Barrel) |
.410 Gauge 2.5 |
2.73 kg |
5 Tubular |
$527 |
Model 410 (26" Barrel) |
.410 Gauge 2.5 |
2.88 kg |
5 Tubular |
$548 |
Model 410 (Late) |
.410 Gauge 2.5 |
3.52 kg |
4 Tubular |
$522 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Model 410 (22" Barrel) |
LA |
2/1d6x8 |
1-Nil/Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
27 |
Model 410 (26" Barrel) |
LA |
3/1d6x8 |
1-Nil/Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
32 |
Model 410 (Late) |
LA |
2/1d6x8 |
1-Nil/Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
28 |
Winchester 9410
Notes: This is a
relatively rare type of firearm, a lever-action shotgun.
It is a conversion of the old Model 94 rifle.
The power is limited, with its small caliber and short shells, but it is
a gun designed for recreational shooting, sort of a shotgun counterpart to a
plinking rifle. It has TRUGLO
high-visibility sights to make aiming easier.
(The sights are said to be distracting for shot throwing but excellent
for slugs.)
The Packer is
designed to be a light and easy carbine version of a shotgun.
It is light and easy to carry and shoot.
The Packer Compact is a version of the Packer with a reduced-length stock
and lightened construction, designed for smaller-stature shooters.
The Ranger is a longer-barreled version, with a 24-inch barrel and a
full-length tubular magazine.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Winchester 9410 Packer |
.410 Gauge 2.5 |
2.95 kg |
5 Tubular |
$507 |
Winchester 9410 Packer Compact |
.410 Gauge 2.5 |
2.72 kg |
5 Tubular |
$502 |
Winchester 9410 Ranger |
.410 Gauge 2.5 |
3.06 kg |
9 Tubular |
$562 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Winchester 9410 Packer |
LA |
2/1d6x8 |
1-Nil/Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
25 |
Winchester 9410 Packer Compact |
LA |
2/1d6x8 |
1-Nil/Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
25 |
Winchester 9410 Ranger |
LA |
2/1d6x8 |
1-Nil/Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
34 |