Wilson Combat Tactical Rifles (1st Iteration)

     Notes: Wilson Combat produced a number of tactical rifles based on the AR-15/M16/M4 in the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s.  These were primarily designed for military and SWAT/SRT-type police use, the SM-15 being a notable exception.  Nonetheless (especially in the world before the Brady Gun bans), semiautomatic versions were available to civilians.

     The UT-15 is an AR-15 derivative that was designed by Bill Wilson to be an inexpensive combat carbine for law enforcement and civilian use; reputedly, versions also exist for military use (I have provided for this below).  Despite the lesser (real-world) price, The Tactical Rifle series is well known for precision the precision forgings and machining used in their construction, as well as the hand-fitted parts.  Initially, the Tactical Rifle series were available only in 5.56mm NATO, but other chamberings have been added over time.

     The UT (Urban Tactical)-15 has many of the refinements of military M16s and M4s – an ergonomic rubber pistol grip, a MIL-STD-1913 rail on the top of the receiver in lieu of a carrying handle, short M4-style handguards with four-way Picatinny-style rails for equipment additions, and a muzzle brake instead of a standard flash suppressor.  In addition, the match-grade barrel is free-floated for additional accuracy, and the 16.25-inch barrel is fluted to reduce weight.  The rear sight is of the flip-up variety and is removable.  The stock is an M4-type sliding stock. The metalwork is finished in a coating called NP3, a combination of Teflon, electroless nickel, and some other ingredients.  NP3 allows the UT-15 to work much better when dirty; it also makes cleaning much easier and minimizes the need for lubrication. At the buyer’s option, the metal exposed to the elements may be further coated with ArmorTuff, which resists corrosion and wear.  Though the standard finish is black, OD green, tan and gray are also available.

     The M4T is related to the UT-15, but is designed primarily as an entry weapon.  The M4T is made with an upper and lower receiver of even tougher 7075 T6 aluminum forgings.  The stock is a sliding M4-type stock, but the length can be more finely adjusted.  The barrel is similar to that of the UT-15, but is not fluted.  The trigger group may be a precision JP target group, or a tactical trigger group.

     The SM-15 is described as a “no frills tactical rifle.”  It is basically a version of the AR-15 with a shorter 16.25-inch barrel and a Weaver rail on top instead of the standard carrying handle, and M4-style handguards.  The law enforcement version has a collapsible stock, while the civilian model has a fixed stock.  The civilian model also does not have a flash suppressor. 

     The SS-15 (Super Sniper) is included here for completeness; however it is a tactical marksman’s rifle rather than an assault rifle, and can also be used as a civilian hunting and target rifle.  The 20-inch barrel of the SS-15 is of extra-heavy profile, free-floating, fluted, premium match-grade, and made of stainless steel, with a target crown instead of a flash suppressor or muzzle brake.  The upper and lower receivers are of 7075 T6 aluminum forgings.  Standard finish is black (Parkerized on aluminum parts and ArmorTuff on steel parts), with a black polymer M16A2-type stock; OD green, tan, and gray finishes are also available.  The receiver halves are also hard-anodized, and the working parts are coated with NP3.  The upper receiver is topped by MIL-STD-1913 rail, as well as folding front and rear sights; another very short length of MIL-STD-1913 rail is found over the gas block.  The pistol grip is an improved version of an M16A2-type pistol grip, called an ERGO grip.  The handguards are of aluminum, ventilated, and round, with ribs for gripping.  The trigger group is a match-quality JP group (competition or tactical type) that is tuned to be crisp and smooth.  A removable light bipod adjustable for height and cant is attached under the front of the handguards; the front sling swivel is attached to the same point.  A telescopic sight is included in the price below.

     It should be noted that the UT-15, M4T, and SM-15 are not listed on Wilson Combat’s web site as of the time of this writing (mid-May 2012). 

     Twilight 2000 Notes: It should be noted that the UT-15, M4T, and SM-15 are not listed on Wilson Combat’s web site as of the time of this writing (mid-May 2012). The SM-15 and SS-15 are not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline in any case.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

UT-15

5.56mm NATO

3.13 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$645

M4T

5.56mm NATO

3.13 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$647

SM-15 (Civilian)

5.56mm NATO

2.95 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$562

SM-15 (LE)

5.56mm NATO

2.95 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$587

SS-15

5.56mm NATO

3.95 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$1120

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

UT-15

3

3

1-Nil

4/6

2

3

43

M4T

5

3

1-Nil

4/6

2

5

44

SM-15 (Civilian)

SA

3

1-Nil

5

3

Nil

41

SM-15 (LE)

SA

3

1-Nil

4/6

3

Nil

41

SS-15

SA

3

1-Nil

6

2

Nil

61

With Bipod

SA

3

1-Nil

5

1

Nil

79

 

Wilson Combat Recon Tactical Rifles

     Notes: In about 2006 (I’m not sure; if someone knows, tell me) Wilson Combat revamped, dressed up, brought new calibers and barrels, and essentially turned the Wilson Combat Tactical Rifles line into rifles much different from the original Tactical Rifles design.  These rifles are designed for civilian, police, park ranger, and military use.  (Reports of active military use, unfortunately, remain rumors.)

     The Recon SR Tactical is designed not only as an entry weapon, but as a short-ranged suppressed weapon.  The Recon SR Tactical has handguards that are equipped with Wilson Combat’s TRIM Rail – essentially a handguard with four MIL-STD-1913 rails.  This fits around the 14.7-inch barrel, which free-floats inside the handguard.  The Recon SR Tactical is specially designed for easy mounting, dismounting, and use of the Whisper Suppressor. (The standard muzzle attachment is the Accu-Tac muzzle brake, which, except in jurisdictions which prohibit it, can also be quickly mounted or dismounted.)  A number of muzzle brakes and flash suppressors can also be mounted. Despite the 14.7-inch barrel, the Recon SR Tactical has a 13.8-inch TRIM Rail handguard with three MIL-STD-1913 rails; the top rail joins with the rail atop the receiver, the side rails are very short and adjustable, and the underside rail is full-length.  The barrel is free-floating and match-grade, and the barrel has an M4-type feed ramp.  The pistol grip is an Ergo pistol grip, similar in shape to the M4 and M16’s pistol grip, but with a softer grip due to a thin layer of rubber.  The trigger guard is enlarged somewhat.  The trigger itself is a Wilson Combat TTU, which is designed to have a shorter pull length and lighter pull weight.  The sliding stock is a Rogers/Wilson Super-Stoc, a skeletonized stock with a textured rubber grip butt plate and a compartment for batteries like might be used in optics. The entire rifle is NP3-coated, with an outer finish that is black Armor-Tuff over a Mil-Spec hard anodizing.  Interior parts, except for the bore of the barrel (which is chromed), have an Armor-Tuff finish over the NP-3. 

     The Recon Tactical uses the same basic heart as the Recon SR Tactical, but uses a match-grade medium-weight free-floating barrel that is fluted along the last third of its length to reduce weight somewhat.  Most of the components around the receiver are the same as on the Recon SR Tactical, as are the finishes and coatings.  The stock used is also the same.  Unlike the Recon SR Tactical, the Recon Tactical has BUIS fitted as standard, though of course they can be easily removed or folded down as to not interfere with optics.  The barrel length depends on the caliber, from the 16 inches of the 5.56mm NATO or .300 Blackout, 16 or 18 inches of the 6.8mm SPC, the 18 inches of the .204 Ruger, or the 16, 18, or 20 inches of the 7.62mm WT.  Barrels in all cases are made from stainless steel.  The gas block is made to a low profile to help keep from obstructing optics.  Though related to the Recon SR Tactical, the Recon Tactical is a heavier and stronger build.  The handguards and upper receiver have the same TRIM Rail System, but the handguards are still the same length as those of the Recon SR Tactical. Note that while the .204 Ruger version is designed primarily for civilian use, it can also take flash suppressors, muzzle brakes, and take silencers and sub-loaded rounds.

     The SBR Tactical (Short Barreled Rifle) looks very much like a shorter-barreled version of the Recon SR.  The SBR Tactical also has the TRIM rail system, again with the top rail contiguous with the upper receiver rail and extending to the gas block.  The lower rail extends the length of the handguard, and the sides have short (about 76mm long) rails that can be placed anywhere along the sides of the handguards.  The SBR Tactical is equipped with folding BUIS as standard.  The pistol grip, stock, and finish are the same as above.  The barrel is a short 11.3 inches; it can be tipped with a flash suppressor, muzzle brake, or a silencer (normally the Wilson Combat-designed compact Whisper Suppressor).  The barrel is match-quality and free-floating. Construction standards are the same as on other Wilson Combat Tactical Rifles.  The SBR Tactical is specifically designed for police or military use; in most countries and jurisdictions in the world, special (and usually expensive) permits, lots of paperwork, and long waiting periods are required for a civilian to own one, particularly if it has automatic capability.

     The SPR (Special Purpose Rifle) is based on a designated marksman rifle version of the AR-15 called the Mark 12 Mod X.  The SPR is of equal utility to military designated marksmen, police, target shooters, or civilian hunters.  As with the other rifles here, it is equipped with the TRIM rail system. The SPR has other features in common with other Wilson Combat Tactical Rifles, including the low-profile gas block, a BUIS, the Wilson Combat TTU trigger pack, the enlarged trigger guard, the Rogers/Wilson stock, the Ergo pistol grip, and the finish.  However, the SPR is essentially a small-caliber sniper rifle and has some features that the other rifles in this section do not.  The SPR has a very high-quality 18-inch barrel, which is match-grade, free-floating, heavy-profile, and tipped with an Accu-Tac flash suppressor (though it can also take a muzzle brake or the Whisper silencer).  The lower MIL-STD-1913 rail normally has a light bipod, though it can be easily removed.  Unlike the other rifles in this section, the SPR comes only in a version chambered in 5.56mm NATO.  Various scopes or other optics can be mounted; the standard is a Trijicon Accupoint 3-9x40mm scope.

     The Super Sniper is, and the name would indicate, a true, if small-caliber, sniper rifle.  The chambering of .223 Wylde allows the Super Sniper to use 5.56mm NATO military or .223 Remington civilian ammunition with (in game terms) equal results.  Unlike other members of the Tactical Rifles family, the Super Sniper is normally equipped with non-folding, AR-15A2-type stock, though it still has the Ergo pistol grip, TTU trigger pack, and TRIM rails, the same finish and coatings, and can be had with a sliding stock if desired.  The Super Sniper does not normally come with BUIS sights. The Super Sniper is equipped with a hardened bolt and bolt carrier group.  The Super Sniper’s barrel is a full 20 inches, with a fluted stainless steel bull barrel which is floating, match grade and a target crown.  Unfortunately, the special profile barrel means that the Super Sniper cannot mount a flash suppressor, muzzle brake, or silencer. (It could use subsonic ammunition, but there’s little point in doing that.) A bipod is normally mounted on the bottom MIL-STD-1913 rail, but of course it is easily removed and installed.

     The Tactical Lightweight is a lighter version of the Recon Tactical.  It has most of the same features as the Recon Tactical, but weight has been trimmed by using a barrel made of lighter but strong steel (It’s still a medium weight barrel), aluminum handguards, and aluminum MIL-STD-1913 rails on its TRIM handguards.  The Tactical Lightweight retains the Ergo pistol grip, the Rogers/Wilson sliding stock, the TTU trigger pack, the TRIM rail system, and the BUIS backup iron sights.  The finish and coatings are the same as on the Recon Tactical. The barrel is 16 inches long, and can mount the same muzzle devices as the Recon Tactical.  The barrel has a medium profile, is match-quality, and is free floating. The Tactical Lightweight is meant to be a light, handy carbine; the marketing is targeted primary at police departments, and police and civilian models are semiautomatic-only.

     Versions of these rifles in .300 Blackout and 7.62mm WT are essentially the same in fit and finish, except as noted above, the caliber changes and the changes in the rifle (usually the upper receiver and barrel) necessary to accommodate this change.  Note that since the .300 Blackout is normally subsonic, no line is provided below for the .300 Blackout with a suppressor with subsonic ammunition.  Note further that the versions in 7.62mm WT can feed from any 5.56mm magazine, except for the exotic (100-Round C-Mag, 90mm MWG, etc).

The 6.8mm version of the Tactical Custom (A Recon Tactical which has been greatly modified by Wilson Combat’s Custom shop) has been nicknamed by firearms expert Paul Markel the “Hoginator,” due to its ability to take down wild boar at long range and with great accuracy (though the skill of Mr Markel with a rifle no doubt plays into this).

     Twilight 2000 Notes: These rifles are not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Recon SR Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

5.56mm NATO

2.86 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$584

Recon SR Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

5.56mm NATO

3.01 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$629

Recon SR Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

6.8mm SPC

3.31 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$724

Recon SR Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

6.8mm SPC

3.83 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$768

Recon SR Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

.300 Blackout

3.18 kg

5, 10, 20

$765

Recon SR Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

.300 Blackout

3.5 kg

5, 10, 20

$807

Recon Tactical SR (Flash Suppressor)

7.62mm WT

4.78 kg

10, 20, 30

$884

Recon SR Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

7.62mm WT

4.97 kg

10, 20, 30

$885

Recon Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

.204 Ruger

3.18 kg

5, 10, 20

$571

Recon Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

.204 Ruger

3.38 kg

5, 10, 20

$616

Recon Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

5.56mm NATO

3.23 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$599

Recon Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

5.56mm NATO

3.33 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$645

Recon Tactical (Flash Suppressor, 16” Barrel)

6.8mm SPC

3.54 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$740

Recon Tactical (Muzzle Brake, 16” Barrel)

6.8mm SPC

3.59 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$763

Recon Tactical (Flash Suppressor, 18” Barrel)

6.8mm SPC

3.59 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$762

Recon Tactical (Muzzle Brake, 18” Barrel)

6.8mm SPC

3.64 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$804

Recon Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

.300 Blackout

3.63 kg

5, 10, 20

$780

Recon Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

.300 Blackout

3.68 kg

5, 10, 20

$821

Recon Tactical (Flash Suppressor, 16” Barrel)

7.62mm WT

3.78 kg

10, 20, 30

$859

Recon Tactical (Muzzle Brake, 16” Barrel)

7.62mm WT

3.83 kg

10, 20, 30

$900

Recon Tactical (Flash Suppressor, 18” Barrel)

7.62mm WT

3.83 kg

10, 20, 30

$881

Recon Tactical (Muzzle Brake, 18” Barrel)

7.62mm WT

3.88 kg

10, 20, 30

$921

Recon Tactical (Flash Suppressor, 20” Barrel)

7.62mm WT

3.88 kg

10, 20, 30

$903

Recon Tactical (Muzzle Brake, 20” Barrel)

7.62mm WT

3.93 kg

10, 20, 30

$943

SBR Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

5.56mm NATO

2.86 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$549

SBR Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

5.56mm NATO

2.94 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$594

SBR Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

6.8mm SPC

3.18 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$688

SBR Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

6.8mm SPC

3.27 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$733

SBR Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

.300 Blackout

3.27 kg

5, 10, 20

$730

SBR Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

.300 Blackout

3.36 kg

5, 10, 20

$772

SBR Tactical (Flash Suppressor)

7.62mm WT

3.43 kg

10, 20, 30

$807

SBR Tactical (Muzzle Brake)

7.62mm WT

3.52 kg

10, 20, 30

$850

SPR (Flash Suppressor)

5.56mm NATO

4.03 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$1285

SPR (Muzzle Brake)

5.56mm NATO

4.14 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$1330

Super Sniper

.223 Wylde or 5.56mm NATO

4.34 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$1325

Tactical Lightweight (Flash Suppressor)

5.56mm NATO

3.03 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$605

Tactical Lightweight (Muzzle Brake)

5.56mm NATO

3.18 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$650

Tactical Lightweight (Flash Suppressor)

6.8mm SPC

3.03 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$758

Tactical Lightweight (Muzzle Brake)

6.8mm SPC

3.18 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$801

Tactical Lightweight (Flash Suppressor)

.300 Blackout

3.03 kg

5, 10, 20

$766

Tactical Lightweight (Muzzle Brake)

.300 Blackout

3.18 kg

5, 10, 20

$807

Tactical Lightweight (Flash Suppressor)

7.62mm WT

3.03 kg

5, 10, 20

$843

Tactical Lightweight (Muzzle Brake)

7.62mm WT

3.18 kg

5, 10, 20

$885

Tactical Lightweight (Flash Suppressor)

.458 SOCOM

3.03 kg

5, 10, 14

$2094

Tactical Lightweight (Muzzle Brake)

.458 SOCOM

3.18 kg

5, 10, 14

$2122

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Recon SR Tactical (5.56mm, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-Nil

4/5

3

6

37

Recon SR Tactical (5.56mm, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-Nil

4/5

2

5

37

Recon SR Tactical (5.56mm, Silencer)

5

3

1-Nil

6/7

2

6

31

Recon SR Tactical (5.56mm, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

2

1-Nil

6/7

1

3

26

Recon SR Tactical (6.8mm, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-2-Nil

5/6

3

6

50

Recon SR Tactical (6.8mm, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-2-Nil

5/6

2

4

50

Recon SR Tactical (6.8mm, Silencer)

5

3

1-2-Nil

6/7

2

5

35

Recon SR Tactical (6.8mm, Suppressor, Subsonic)

5

2

1-Nil

6/7

2

4

26

Recon SR Tactical (.300, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

2-Nil

5/6

4

9

42

Recon SR Tactical (.300, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

2-Nil

5/6

3

7

42

Recon SR Tactical (.300, Silencer)

5

3

2-Nil

6/7

4

9

35

Recon SR Tactical (7.62mm, Flash Suppressor)

5

4

1-2-Nil

5/6

3

8

50

Recon SR Tactical (7.62mm, Muzzle Brake)

5

4

1-2-Nil

5/6

2

6

50

Recon SR Tactical (7.62mm, Silencer)

5

3

1-2-Nil

6/7

3

8

35

Recon SR Tactical (7.62mm, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

3

1-Nil

6/7

2

5

26

Recon Tactical (.204, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-Nil

5/6

2

6

44

Recon Tactical (.204, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-Nil

5/6

2

5

44

Recon Tactical (.204, Silencer)

5

3

1-Nil

7/8

2

6

37

Recon Tactical (.204, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

2

1-Nil

7/8

1

3

32

Recon Tactical (5.56mm, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-Nil

5/6

2

6

43

Recon Tactical (5.56mm, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-Nil

5/6

2

4

43

Recon Tactical (5.56mm, Silencer)

5

3

1-Nil

6/7

2

6

36

Recon Tactical (5.56mm, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

2

1-Nil

6/7

1

3

29

Recon Tactical (6.8mm, 16”, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-2-Nil

5/6

3

6

48

Recon Tactical (6.8mm, 16”, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-2-Nil

5/6

2

5

48

Recon Tactical (6.8mm, 16”, Silencer)

5

3

1-Nil

7/8

2

6

40

Recon Tactical (6.8mm, 16”, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

3

2-Nil

7/8

2

6

29

Recon Tactical (6.8mm, 18”, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-2-Nil

5/6

3

6

69

Recon Tactical (6.8mm, 18”, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-2-Nil

5/6

2

5

69

Recon Tactical (6.8mm, 18”, Silencer)

5

3

1-Nil

8/9

2

6

57

Recon Tactical (6.8mm, 18”, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

3

2-Nil

8/9

2

6

39

Recon Tactical (.300, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

2-Nil

5/6

4

9

48

Recon Tactical (.300, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

2-Nil

5/6

3

7

48

Recon Tactical (.300, Silencer)

5

3

2-Nil

8/9

3

7

40

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 16” Flash Suppressor)

5

4

1-2-Nil

5/6

4

9

57

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 16” Muzzle Brake)

5

4

1-2-Nil

5/6

3

7

57

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 16”, Silencer)

5

4

2-Nil

8/9

3

7

48

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 16”, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

3

1-Nil

8/9

2

6

35

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 18” Flash Suppressor)

5

4

1-2-3

6/7

4

9

68

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 18” Muzzle Brake)

5

4

1-2-3

6/7

3

7

68

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 18”, Silencer)

5

4

2-3-Nil

8/9

3

7

57

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 18”, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

3

1-1-Nil

8/9

2

6

39

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 20” Flash Suppressor)

5

4

1-2-3

6/7

4

9

77

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 20” Muzzle Brake)

5

4

1-2-3

6/7

3

7

77

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 20”, Silencer)

5

4

2-3-Nil

8/9

3

7

65

Recon Tactical (7.62mm, 20”, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

3

1-1-Nil

8/9

2

6

43

SBR Tactical (5.56mm, Flash Suppressor)

5

2

1-Nil

3/5

3

6

25

SBR Tactical (5.56mm, Muzzle Brake)

5

2

1-Nil

3/5

2

5

25

SBR Tactical (5.56mm, Silencer)

5

2

1-Nil

5/7

2

5

21

SBR Tactical (5.56mm, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

2

1-Nil

5/7

1

3

19

SBR Tactical (6.8mm, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-1-Nil

3/5

3

6

34

SBR Tactical (6.8mm, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-1-Nil

3/5

2

5

34

SBR Tactical (6.8mm, Silencer)

5

3

1-Nil

5/7

2

5

28

SBR Tactical (6.8mm, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

2

1-Nil

5/7

2

5

23

SBR Tactical (.300, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

2-Nil

4/5

3

7

29

SBR Tactical (.300, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

2-Nil

4/5

2

5

29

SBR Tactical (.300, Silencer)

5

3

2-Nil

6/8

2

5

24

SBR Tactical (7.62mm, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-2-Nil

4/5

3

6

34

SBR Tactical (7.62mm, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-2-Nil

4/5

2

5

34

SBR Tactical (7.62mm, Silencer)

5

3

1-Nil

6/8

2

5

28

SBR Tactical (7.62mm, Silencer, Subsonic)

5

3

2-Nil

6/8

2

5

23

SPR (Flash Suppressor)

SA

3

1-Nil

5/6

2

Nil

52

With Bipod

SA

3

1-Nil

5/6

1

Nil

68

SPR (Muzzle Brake)

SA

3

1-Nil

5/6

2

Nil

52

With Bipod

SA

3

1-Nil

5/6

1

Nil

68

SPR (Silencer)

SA

3

1-Nil

7/8

2

Nil

44

With Bipod

SA

3

1-Nil

7/8

1

Nil

57

SPR (Silencer, Subsonic)

SA

2

1-Nil

7/8

2

Nil

33

With Bipod

SA

2

1-Nil

7/8

1

Nil

43

Super Sniper

SA

3

1-Nil

6

2

Nil

61

With Bipod

SA

3

1-Nil

6

1

Nil

79

Tactical Lightweight (5.56mm, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-Nil

4/5

3

6

44

Tactical Lightweight (5.56mm, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-Nil

4/5

2

5

44

Tactical Lightweight (6.8mm, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

1-2-Nil

5/6

3

7

54

Tactical Lightweight (6.8mm, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

1-2-Nil

4/6

2

5

54

Tactical Lightweight (.300, Flash Suppressor)

5

3

2-Nil

5/6

4

9

44

Tactical Lightweight (.300, Muzzle Brake)

5

3

2-Nil

4/6

3

7

44

Tactical Lightweight (7.62mm WT, Flash Suppressor)

5

4

2-Nil

5/6

4

10

45

Tactical Lightweight (7.62mm WT, Muzzle Brake)

5

4

2-Nil

4/6

3

7

45

Tactical Lightweight (.458, Flash Suppressor)

5

6

1-3-Nil

5/7

5

13

45

Tactical Lightweight (.458, Muzzle Brake)

5

6

1-3-Nil

5/7

4

10

45

 

Windham Weaponry Assault Rifles (and a Battle Rifle, too…)

     Notes: for the most part, Windham Arms makes more-or-less AR-15/AR-10 clones, most of which are very close in detail to military and police AR-15s, or for that matter Colt AR-15/AR-10s.  A closer examination, however reveals tome differences.  Barrels are 4150 Chrome-Moly-Vanadium steel; this gives them resistance to wear and fouling, as well as ease of maintenance.  The receivers, top and bottom, are of 7075 T6 aluminum, and the heat shields in the handguards also are made of this aluminum grade. A number of “special touches” have been added or modified from original parts to make the Windham Rifle more reliable, easier to maintain, and in some cases, more accurate.  The trigger guard is made as part of the same assembly as the lower receiver.

     One thing.  I have placed figures for automatic versions, though they do not officially exist.

     The SRC308 is an AR-10 clone.  The SRC308 has a 16.5-inch medium-profile barrel, and is tipped with a A2-type flash suppressor. In front of the carbine-length handguards is a low-profile gas block. The handguards are standard AR fair, they are round and polymer. Controls are not ambidextrous, but to show indicators on the opposite side to aid in seeing what position a control is in.  The pistol grip is by Hogue; is it overmolded and the fingers and hand can sink a bit into the grip if necessary.  The upper receiver is topped with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, as is the top of the gas block.  Iron sights are not sold with the SRC308.  The entire SRC308 is finished in black, with external metal finished in Hardcoat Black Anodize.  The stock is an M4-type sliding stock (except for the Windham Weaponry decal).

     The 5.56mm Windham Weaponry rifles differ by degree, but that degree can be large. The TimberTec Camo SRC is sort of a base edition; in addition to the details in the first paragraph. The TimberTec Camo SRC can take any sort of magazine a standard AR-15 can take.  The barrel, ejection port cover, and exterior of the barrel is finished in Hardcoat Black Anodize; the rest, including the stock (but not the magazine); virtually all the rest are finished in TimberTec Camo, over the Hardcoat Black Anodize.  The 16-inch barrel has a military profile with an A2-type flash suppressor.  The stock is an M4-type sliding stock.  A variant of this rifle was the TruTimber Snowfall Camo SRC; instead of the Timber finish, the rifle has snow camouflage.

     The Carbon Fiber SRC is a significant departure from the standard AR clone: The upper and lower receivers are made from carbon fiber instead of aluminum.  The result is a rifle much lighter than a standard AR, and with new technology, as tough as aluminum. Other construction is the same as the weapons above. This sort of weapon hasn’t been tried in 15 years, and the carbon fiber AR clones tried at the time failed regularly and easily.  The Carbon Fiber SRC is built of far stronger composites. A “California Compliant” version differs primarily in not having a bayonet lug.

     The CDI is not made of carbon fiber; it differs from the TimberTec in the finish and the sheer amount of MIL-STD-1913 rails present.  The upper receiver is based on the military M4A4, with a monolithic rail atop this receiver. This rail continues down the mid-length handguards to connect to the mini-rail above the low-profile gas block. Removable rails are found on either side of the handguards, running virtually the entire length of the handguard.  A half-length rail is found under the handguard; anything could be attached here, but Windham Weaponry sells the CDI with a Magpul AFG angled grip. Folding BUIS come with the rifle, with the rear BUIS being fully adjustable.  The barrel is 16 inches, and tipped by a Vortex muzzle brake. The barrel is military profile, made of 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel, and floating.   Finish is black all over.  Other construction details are as the TimberTec.

     The MPC is essentially a basic carbine, with a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop the receiver, with a removable carrying handle and a standard AR front sight and a normal profile gas block. Handguards are of short length, similar to the length of the M4’s handguards. It has the quality steel barrel of other Windham Weaponry rifles.  Except for the longer barrel, it could be mistaken for an M4 at first glance. The SRC is a version of the MPC which has a flattop receiver with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, a low-profile gas block with a length of rail over it. It has also been lightened through careful machining (and the omission of the carrying handle and sights). The HBC is essentially the same as the MPC, except for its heavy profile barrel and heat shields in the handguards which have double normal thickness.

     The VEX-SS (aka Varmint Exterminator) is designed in a manner similar to most varmint rifles.  The 20-inch barrel is matte steel finished heavy profile fluted barrel which is free floating.  The barrel has no muzzle device, nor provision for one, but has a target crown.  Tolerances have been tightened up somewhat. The stock is a fixed skeletonized stock, with a recoil pad on the butt and a foam pad for the top of the stock. The VEX-SS is flattopped with a MIL-STD-1913 rail atop; two riser blocks come with the VEX-SS to aid in mounting optics.  The gas block is low profile, topped with a short length of rail.  The handguards do not come in halves; they are one-piece aluminum handguards.  The front handguard sling swivel can be used to mount most types of bipods. Some military sources have pointed out that the VEX-SS would make a good DMR rifle. The Snow Camo VEX-SS is, as the name suggests, a version of the VEX-SS, with a snow-camouflage finish.  The stock is also a standard A2 stock, with the butt recoil pad (or cheek pad, for that matter.  It is otherwise the same as the VEX-SS in game terms. The VEX-SS-CA, MPC-MA, MPC-CA, SRC-CA, and SRC-MA are designed to be California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey compliant, the primary difference between these rifles and the standard rifles is the use of a magazine lock which requires the use of a tool to remove the magazine; in addition, it can use only 5-round proprietary magazines (or 10-round for Massachusetts, and New Jersey).

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

SRC308

7.62mm NATO

3.43 kg

5, 10, 20

$1072

TimberTec Camo SRC

5.56mm NATO

2.86 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$676

Carbon Fiber SRC

5.56mm NATO

2.65 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$669

CDI

5.56mm NATO

3.19 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$645

MPC

5.56mm NATO

3.11 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$641

SRC

5.56mm NATO

2.86 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$641

HBC

5.56mm NATO

3.38 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$643

VEX-SS

5.56mm NATO

3.72 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$735

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

SRC308

5

4

2-3-Nil

5/6

3

7

48

TimberTec Camo SRC

5

3

1-Nil

5/6

2

5

52

Carbon Fiber SRC

5

3

1-Nil

5/6

2

5

52

CDI

5

3

1-Nil

4/6

2

5

43

MPC

5

3

1-Nil

4/5

2

5

41

SRC

5

3

1-Nil

4/5

2

5

41

HBC

5

3

1-Nil

4/6

2

4

42

VEX-SS

SA

3

1-Nil

6

2

Nil

60

 

Windham Weaponry RCMS-4

     Notes: If reliable, this rifle would present a sort of holy grail amongst shooters – the ability to fire multiple chamberings with a minimum of modification. On the RCMS-4,thus consists in some cases of merely swapping out the magazine well and barrel; some changes in caliber also need a change in bolts, as they require a different-sized bolt face (though most of the bolt carrier group remain the same). Bores for the 16-inch barrel are chromed, except on the 9mm Parabellum model, which has a Melonite bore. The barrels are machined from 4150 Chrome/Moly/Vanadium steel. and finished in Black Manganese Phosphate, and tipped with a simple flash suppressor taken from the A2. Receivers are CNC forged, and made from 7075 T6 aircraft-quality aluminum, and finished in Hardcoat Black Anodization. The lower receiver is a special construct able to take the changes in magazines and accommodate changes in bolts. Controls are essentially AR controls.  The planform is that of an AR, and the rifle has an M4 sliding stock. There is a bayonet lug on the 5.56mm and 7.62mm Kalashnikov models, while the .300 Blackout and 9mm Parabellum versions do not have a bayonet lug. Changing to another caliber takes only seconds (2 phases) if you have the parts ready. Atop the receiver is a Picatinny rail; above the handguard is another rail, with a separation of 3.8 centimeters, allowing the barrels to be switched easier without taking off the handguards if desired. Below the handguard there is another rail, as well on the sides. The gas block has another short strip of rail. All use gas impingement except for the 9mm version, which uses blowback operation.  The trigger guard opens on the bottom got use with heavy gloves or mittens. The pistol grip is an A2-type. They have no sights; the player must supply them; they will, however, take any sort of optics or BUIS. The 5.56mm and .300 Blackout use the same magazines, magazine well, and bolt carrier group. 7.62mm Kalashnikov and 9mm Parabellum use different magazines, magazine wells, and bolt carrier groups. The 9mm bolt carrier group is very different from the rest, since it uses blowback operation. Trigger pull weight is about 8 pounds, acceptable for a military rifle but still abit heavy.

    The RCMS-4 is considered the definitive form of this rifle.  There is also an RCMS-3, which has only a three-caliber capability, and the RCMS-2, capable of using two calibers. The RCMS-3 can use 5.56mm NATO, .300 Blackout, and 7.62mm Kalashnikov, The RCMS-2 can use 5.56mm NATO or .300 Blackout. Otherwise, the RCMS-3 and 2 are identical to the appropriate calibers of the RCMS-4 in game terms.

   Stats are given for a rumored automatic version.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

RCMS-4

5.56mm NATO

2.9 kg

5, 10, 20, 30, 40

$585

RCMS-4

7.62mm Kalashnikov

2.9 kg

10, 20 30, 60, 75D

$829

RCMS-4

.300 Blackout

2.9 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$761

RCMS-4

9mm Parabellum

2.9 kg

10, 20, 32, 40

$305

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

RCMS-4 (5.56mm)

5

3

1-Nil

4/5

3

6

42

RCMS-4 (7.62mm)

5

4

2-Nil

4/5

4

10

47

RCMS-4 (.300)

5

3

2-Nil

4/5

4

10

46

RCMS-4 (9mm)

SA

2

1-Nil

4/5

1

3

37

 

Yankee Hill Machine KR-7

     Notes: The KR-7 is an AR-15-type carbine in several calibers.  In most respects, it is a simple AR-15 clone, but has some distinguishing features of its own.  It is a lightweight carbine with a sliding M4-type stock, making it handy.

     The barrel of the KR-7 is a 16-inch 4140 steel barrel which is heat-treated to RC25-32 hardness.  The muzzle is threaded to allow it to accept most muzzle devices, but it is sold with a YHM Phantom 5C2 flash suppressor mounted at the tip. The KR-7 has M4-type feed ramps. The barrel is in YHM KR-7 mid-length handguards, which allow the barrel to float.  At the front of the handguard is a YHM-designed low-profile gas block. Atop the receiver is the near-ubiquitous MIL-STD-1913 rail, and this is continuous with rail going down the top of the handguard. The receiver halves are forged instead of stamped, and are made of the standard 7075-T6 aluminum. The handguard is also aluminum, but 6061-T6 instead of 7075-T6.  Both are hardcoat anodized in black.  The KR-7 are sold with one rail on the handguard, but has KeyMod mounting holes for more rails at every 45 degrees, for a potential total of six rails.

     5.56mm come with a choice of barrels – one with a 1:7 twist, for older ammunition, and one with a 1:9 twist, for newer and military ammunition.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

KR-7

5.56mm NATO

2.86 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$595

KR-7

6.8mm SPC

2.86 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$762

KR-7

.300 Blackout

2.86 kg

5, 10, 20, 30

$772

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

KR-7 (5.56mm)

SA

3

1-Nil

4/6

3

Nil

41

KR-7 (6.8mm)

SA

3

1-2-Nil

5/6

3

Nil

56

KR-7 (.300)

SA

3

2-Nil

5/6

4

Nil

46

 

Z-M Weapons LR-300 

     Notes: First introduced in 1997, the LR-300 and LR-300S series of weapons were designed around the already familiar AR-15 gas-operated system.  There were, however, some differences:  the Vortex flash suppresser on the end of the barrel effectively eliminates flash from the rifle when fired, as well as reducing the felt recoil.  The sporterized version of the rifle was designed with a stock that pays token respect to US arms laws instead of a normal pistol grip, and longer 419mm barrel, whereas the military/police variant uses a shorter 292mm barrel.  (The civilian version also has military use, as it can accept any high-capacity magazine that can be put in an M16.)  The sight mount used is a Weaver Rail, which can mount most US civilian and military optics.

     Twilight 2000 Notes: The L-300 and L-300S were issued in small numbers to the US military during the Twilight War; the LR-300 was normally used by vehicle crews in the US military, while the LR-300S was sometimes employed as a platoon sharpshooter’s weapon.  The L-300 and LR-300S were also in common issue to US state, local, and Federal police forces. 

     Merc 2000 Notes: The LR-300S was widely sold to civilians in the US; the LR-300 apparently also had good sales, but Z-M Weapons did not release the records of those sales. 

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

LR-300

5.56mm NATO

3.2 kg

10, 20, 30

$734

LR-300

7.62mm Kalashnikov

3.2 kg

10, 30, 60, 75D

$978

LR-300S

5.56mm NATO

3.3 kg

10, 20, 30

$1174

LR-300S

7.62mm Kalashnikov

3.3 kg

10, 30, 60, 75D

$1343

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

LR-300 (5.56mm)

5

2

1-Nil

3/5

1

4

24

LR-300 (7.62mm)

5

3

2-Nil

3/5

2

4

27

LR-300S (5.56mm)

SA

3

1-Nil

4/6

1

Nil

41

LR-300S (5.56mm, Bipod)

SA

3

1-Nil

4/6

1

Nil

53

LR-300S (7.62mm)

SA

3

2-Nil

4/6

2

Nil

45

LR-300S (7.62mm, Bipod)

SA

3

2-Nil

4/6

1

Nil

59