AGM-1 Carbine
Notes: This is a
semiautomatic weapon of bullpup design.
The 9mmP caliber is standard, but a conversion kit allows the weapon to
use .45ACP, .40SW, and .22LR ammunition.
It is a very compact weapon.
The AGM-1 was originally supposed to be a military submachinegun, but there was
no interest in that area or by the police, so it was sold on the civilian market
as a semiautomatic only weapon; it still got little success.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
AGM-1 |
9mm Parabellum |
3 kg |
13, 20 |
$263 |
AGM-1 |
.45 ACP |
3 kg |
6, 10 |
$344 |
AGM-1 |
.40 Smith & Wesson |
3 kg |
10 |
$301 |
AGM-1 |
.22 Long Rifle |
3 kg |
15, 20 |
$202 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
AGM-1 (9mmP) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
32 |
AGM-1 (.45ACP) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
3 |
Nil |
34 |
AGM-1 (.40SW) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
2 |
Nil |
34 |
AGM-1 (.22LR) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
30 |
Armi-Jager
AP-61
Notes: This is a
traditional-styled semiautomatic rimfire rifle.
It is a very simple rifle consisting mainly of a cylinder-shaped
receiver, Monte Carlo-combed stock, and simple sights (an adjustable leaf rear
and a blade front). Barrel length
is 21.65 inches. The weapon is
grooved for a telescopic sight.
There is also a deluxe variant called the AP-61L, with a stock made from better
wood and with skip-line checkering on the pistol grip wrist and fore-end.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
AP-61 |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.5 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$272 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
AP-61 |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
44 |
Armi-Jager
AP-74
Notes:
A small-caliber copy of the AR-15, the AP-74 has all of the features of
the AR-15, and can mount an M-16-type bayonet. However, due to US legal
requirements, the AP-74 is incapable of firing rifle grenades.
The AP-74 has basically the same operation as the AR-15 (modified for the
ammunition, of course), and sights modified for the ammunition but also similar
to those of a standard AR-15.
Construction is also similar, with an aluminum alloy receiver, synthetic stock,
and plastic handguards and pistol grip.
The magazine looks similar to an early-style AR-15 20-round magazine, but
a close look will reveal the cutout well for the .22 Long Rifle magazine.
The AP-74 was later banned by the Brady Bill due to that bayonet-mounting
capability, and had to be redesigned to remove the bayonet lug (and flash
suppressor), as well as the magazine redesigned with a block to allow the
loading of only 10 rounds. Later,
after the sunset of the Assault Weapons Ban, the flash suppressor re-appeared
(but not the bayonet lug). I
actually fired a pre-ban version of the AP-74 of these that belonged to my
platoon leader when I was in the National Guard; it handles very much like an
AR-15A1 (but is a bit shorter), and the recoil is about like an AR-15A1 firing
blanks (almost none).
Variants of the
AP-74 include a version chambered for .32 ACP, the AR-74 Carbine (with a sliding
stock, but a full-length 19.75-inch barrel; however, the AR-74 Carbine has
carbine-length handguards, leaving a pretty good length of exposed barrel). The
AR-74 Commando Carbine uses a 16-inch barrel, the carbine-type handguards, and a
wooden stock rumored to be based on the old Uzi wooden stock.
A “luxury” version of the AP-74 also exists, with a stock, pistol grip
and handguards made from premium wood which is laminated, weatherproofed, and
polished.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
AP-74 |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.95 kg |
10, 25 |
$258 |
Luxury AP-74 |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.08 kg |
10, 25 |
$249 |
AP-74 |
.32 ACP |
3.04 kg |
10, 14 |
$292 |
AR-74 Carbine |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.91 kg |
10, 25 |
$279 |
AR-74 Commando |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.74 kg |
10, 25 |
$241 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
AP-74 (.22) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
40 |
Luxury AP-74 |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
40 |
AP-74 (.32) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
44 |
AR-74 Carbine |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
Nil |
40 |
AR-74 Commando |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
3/4 |
1 |
Nil |
33 |
Benelli Argo
Notes: This
rifle was introduced in 2002. It
uses gas operation, and a number of exotic materials and manufacturing
techniques to produce a rifle like no other.
The receiver cover is of hardened steel of a type more normally used in
spacecraft. The barrel is attached
to this so rigidly that there is no play whatsoever, and on top of this is a
carbon-fiber mount for telescopic sights.
The barrel itself is free-floating, and the receiver is made of
composites. The inclination of the
stock in relation to the rest of the rifle can be changed with spacers, and
there is a thick recoil pad on the butt.
The Argo comes in the standard version with matte black composites and
steel, and the fancier Argo Special with a silver-colored receiver and better
grades of wood in the stock (though both use walnut).
Both are identical for game purposes, though the Argo Special is made
only to fire .30-06 Springfield.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This rifle does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Argo |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.25 kg |
2, 4 |
$1275 |
Argo |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
3.5 kg |
3 |
$1733 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Argo
(.30-06) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
54 |
Argo
(.300) |
SA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
Benelli
Athena
Notes: This is a
gas-operated semiautomatic rimfire rifle introduced in 1995.
It is a simple, average sort of rifle, using inertia locking and having
no real remarkable features. The
rear sight is adjustable, and the weapon has a hardwood stock.
There is also another version, the Athena Elegant, which uses a fine
walnut stock, a longer barrel, and oddly enough, a long flash suppressor (the
combination of the .22 Long Rifle round and a flash suppressor is not really
necessary). The Elegant is also
grooved for a telescopic sight.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Athena |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.95 kg |
10 |
$230 |
Athena Elegant |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.6 kg |
10 |
$259 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Athena |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
37 |
Athena Elegant |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
42 |
Benelli R-1
Notes: The R-1
is a semiautomatic gas-operated rifle designed by the same group at Benelli that
normally designs their semiautomatic shotguns.
This leads to an interesting blend of rifle and shotgun sensibilities,
such as an operating system derived from the Argo (which itself was derived from
the Benelli M-1014), a fine-quality walnut stock and fore-end which is
beautifully-finished and more of the quality one might expect from an expensive
competition shotgun, a magazine whose lines blend perfectly with the receiver,
and an ergonomic recoil pad much thicker than is normally used on a rifle.
The Argo gas system is much shorter than the standard sort of gas
operation system, making stoppages due to fouling less likely and generally
allowing a shorter weapon while having the incidental effect of slightly
reducing recoil. Metalwork is generally blued, except for the stainless steel
operating parts, and the pistol grip wrist is checkered.
Barrels are cold-forged, with 2 barrel lengths available for the .30-06
chambering (20 and 22 inches), 2 for the .300 Winchester Magnum chambering (20
and 24 inches) and one for each of the other chamberings (24 inches for .300
Winchester Short Magnum and .270 Winchester Short Magnum).
Benelli
introduced the Comfor
Twilight 2000
Notes: These rifles do not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
R-1 (20” Barrel) |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.26 kg |
4 |
$1272 |
R-1 (22” Barrel) |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.31 kg |
4 |
$1293 |
R-1 (20” Barrel) |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
3.28 kg |
3 |
$1734 |
R-1 (24” Barrel) |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
3.35 kg |
3 |
$1857 |
R-1 |
.270 Winchester Short Magnum |
3.09 kg |
3 |
$1006 |
R-1 |
.300 Winchester Short Magnum |
3.31 kg |
3 |
$1162 |
R-1 Comfor |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.27 kg |
4 |
$1378 |
R-1 Comfor |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
3.31 kg |
3 |
$1942 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
R-1
(20”, .30-06) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
55 |
R-1
(22”, .30-06) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
63 |
R-1
(20”, .300 Win Mag) |
SA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
62 |
R-1
(24”, .300 Win Mag) |
SA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
82 |
R-1
(.270 WSM) |
SA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
92 |
R-1
(.300 WSM) |
SA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
99 |
R-1
Comfor |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
63 |
R-1
Comfor |
SA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
82 |
Beretta
Automatic Carbine (CAB)
Notes: The
Carabine Automatiche Beretta is a
light sport rifle designed for plinking, varmint hunting, and light competition.
It is a simple .22 sporter.
A variant is the Tipo Olimpia; this is fancier version of the CAB with a
cheekpiece, checkering on the pistol grip and fore-end, an optical target sight,
and a heavy barrel.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
CAB |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.75 kg |
4, 5, 8, 10, 20 |
$255 |
Tipo Olimpia |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.73 kg |
4, 5, 8, 10, 20 |
$443 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CAB |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
42 |
Tipo
Olimpia |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
49 |
Beretta CX-4
Storm
Notes:
The Storm is a weapon that is as likely to be found in the hands of
police as it is in the hands of civilians.
It is a carbine chambered for pistol calibers, and is constructed largely
out of polymers. They may use any
magazine available for a Beretta pistol of the same caliber.
The Storm is very simple to maintain and strip, using straight blowback
operation. They can be easily
modified for left or right-handed operation.
The Storm is regarded as an ergonomic masterpiece.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
CX-4 Storm |
9mm Parabellum |
2.63 kg |
8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 20 |
$285 |
CX-4 Storm |
9x21mm |
2.65 kg |
8, 10, 11, 13, 15 |
$294 |
CX-4 Storm |
.40 Smith & Wesson |
2.71 kg |
6, 7, 8, 10, 11 |
$322 |
CX-4 Storm |
.45 ACP |
2.81 kg |
6, 7, 8, 10 |
$364 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CX-4
Storm (9mm Parabellum) |
SA |
2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
37 |
CX-4
Storm (9x21mm) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
38 |
CX-4
Storm (.40) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
39 |
CX-4
Storm (.45) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
39 |
Beretta Rx-4
Storm
Notes: Though
based on the Cx-4 Storm, the Rx-4 quickly diverges significantly from the Cx-4
design both internally and externally.
It is designed for both police and civilian use.
Let’s start
externally. While the shell of the
Rx-4 is also constructed largely of high-strength polymers, the Rx-4 uses a
collapsible stock which slides inward, and able to be locked in 5 positions for
a total change in length of pull of 4.6 inches.
(A standard non-collapsible stock is also available, with or without a
pistol grip, primarily for civilians and for jurisdictions where such sliding
stocks are prohibited.) Sights are
ghost-ring type, with protective ears for the front and rear sight and
adjustable for windage and elevation on both the front and rear sights.
A MIL-STD-1913 rail is also mounted above the receiver, and more may be
added atop, on either side, and below the barrel shroud.
A total of nine sling swivel attachment points are provided.
The metalwork is steel, with 12.5-inch and 16-inch barrels available.
Civilian versions (which have 16-inch barrels only) may be had that have
no provision for a flash suppressor or muzzle brake (depending upon local laws);
the 16-inch barrel version may also have a permanently-mounted flash suppressor,
and the 12.5-inch barrel model may have a threaded muzzle to allow a flash
suppressor or muzzle brake to be used.
All fire controls are easily reversible, as is the charging handle.
Internally,
operation is somewhat similar to that of the Cx-4, but the Rx-4 also uses the
ARGO gas system which reduces fouling and increases reliability, by
automatically regulating the amount of gas required for changing conditions in
the gas system. Feed may be from
any magazine compatible with the AR-15/M-16 series, but Beretta normally sells
the Rx-4 to civilians only with 5 or 10-round magazines (again, depending upon
local regulations.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Rx-4 is not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Rx-4 (Civilian, Fixed Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
6.93 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$640 |
Rx-4 (Civilian, Folding Stock) |
5.56mm NATO |
6.93 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$661 |
Rx-4 (Police, Fixed Stock, 12.5” Barrel, FS) |
5.56mm NATO |
6.68 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$609 |
Rx-4 (Civilian, Folding Stock, 12.5”, FS) |
5.56mm NATO |
6.68 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$630 |
Rx-4 (Police, Fixed Stock, 12.5” Barrel, MB) |
5.56mm NATO |
6.9 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$655 |
Rx-4 (Civilian, Folding Stock, 12.5”, MB) |
5.56mm NATO |
6.9 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$676 |
Rx-4 (Police, Fixed Stock, 16” Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
7 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$645 |
Rx-4 (Civilian, Folding Stock, 16” Barrel) |
5.56mm NATO |
7 kg |
5, 10, 20, 30 |
$666 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Rx-4
(Civ, Fixed) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
40 |
Rx-4
(Civ, Folding) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
Nil |
40 |
Rx-4
(Police, Fixed, 12.5”, FS) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
27 |
Rx-4
(Police, Folding, 12.5”, FS) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
27 |
Rx-4
(Police, Fixed, 12.5”, MB) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
27 |
Rx-4
(Police, Folding, 12.5”, MB) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
3/5 |
1 |
Nil |
27 |
Rx-4
(Police, Fixed, 16”) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
40 |
Rx-4
(Police, Folding, 16”) |
SA |
3 |
1-Nil |
4/5 |
2 |
Nil |
40 |
Bernardelli
B/TR
Notes:
Like many of the world’s nations, Italy found itself with a need to train
soldiers in basic marksmanship skills, but found the cost of such training a bit
steep. And like many other nations,
their solution was to a rifle firing cheap .22 Long Rifle ammunition instead of
using normal issue weapons firing more expensive 5.56mm NATO or 7.62mm NATO
ammunition. This approach also
saved wear and tear on the actual issue weapons, and the soldiers only required
some familiarization, having already learned the fundamentals of marksmanship.
The weapon they used for this purpose was the B/TR, a basic semiautomatic
rifle design. The B/TR was also
sold on the European market as a light hunting rifle.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Italian military B/TR’s were handed out starting in late 1998 to
civilians for home defense.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
B/TR |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.45 kg |
5, 10 |
$259 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
B/TR |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
42 |
Bernardelli
CSA
Notes: The
Bernardelli Semi-Automatic Carbine (CSA –
Carabine Semi-Automatiche), was designed for low cost and easy
maintainability. It is a very
simple weapon with a simple blowback operation.
A minor variant of this weapon fires 9mm Flobert rimfire shotshell
ammunition; this version has sights that are so rudimentary they are hardly
worth using.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
CSA |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.35 kg |
10 |
$259 |
CSA |
9mm Flobert |
2.61 kg |
3 |
$208 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
CSA |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
42 |
CSA |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
Nil/Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
36 |
Bernardelli
VB-Target
Notes: The
VB-Target is a rimfire semiautomatic carbine using recoil operation.
It is a simple weapon with adjustable tangent rear sights and hardwood
stocks. It is grooved for a
telescopic sight mount. A variant
called the Giardino fires 9mm Flobert ammunition.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
VB-Target |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.3 kg |
5, 10 |
$259 |
Giardino |
9mm Flobert |
4.07 kg |
5, 10 |
$190 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
VB-Target |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
43 |
Giardino |
SA |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
30 |
Sabatti
Sporter
Notes: This is a
simple semiautomatic recoil-operated rimfire carbine.
It has a simple semi-pistol grip wrist stock made from walnut and metal
parts of steel. The normal magazine
used is a removable rotary magazine with a capacity of ten rounds, but the
Sporter can also be had with an internal magazine with a capacity of two or
three rounds, for export to countries where hunting weapons are limited to these
small capacities. The safety button
actuates a simple mechanism which locks the trigger.
The rear sight is an adjustable leaf, and the top of the receiver has a
raised dovetail rail for the attachment of a scope mount.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Sporter |
.22 Long Rifle |
3.24 kg |
10 |
$235 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Sporter |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
38 |
Tanfoglio
Appeal
Notes: Sold
exclusively through EAA (European American Armory), an import company, the
Appeal was designed specifically with the US market in mind, but has found broad
appeal throughout civilians in the world.
It’s receiver, stock, carrying handle, pistol grip, and trigger and
housing are made of polymer; the working parts, barrel, and muzzle brake are
made from light steel alloys. The
entire rifle is very light and handy, due to its construction and bullpup
design. Reviewers remark on the fit
and finish of the Appeal, and how it does not flex and warp much and has natural
pointing qualities. The stock is
adjustable for length via the buttplate.
The receiver is in two sections, which connect through three drift pins.
The trigger bar is 9 inches long and trigger pull is a bit heavy at 6.75
pounds, like many bullpup rifles.
The Appeal has a passive and manual trigger safety, the passive in the trigger
itself, and the manual which blocks the movement of the trigger bar.
The magazine release is behind the pistol grip, and the magazine is
behind the magazine release in the stock. The charging handle may be led into
the rifle to recoil spring sleeve through either side of the rifle.
The front and
rear sights are both adjustable; the sights are on top of a raised carrying
handle, connected by a Weaver rail molded into the carrying handle.
The Weaver Rail used has stanchions a bit higher than normal, and many
optics will simply not fit. Under the barrel is a short length of Weaver Rail,
which can be used for bipods or accessories. The rear sights are protected by
hexagonal ears and the front by molded-in wings.
The barrel is 18
inches, yet the entire rifle is a mere 26.25 inches. The controls are completely
ambidextrous, and the ejection port and bolt can be reversed.
One thing
noticed on models shown at the 2016 SHOT Show is that magazines and versions
were shown in .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR.
Yet no .17 HMR version has speared on the market as of yet.
The word is that they are having some headspace and timing issues (which
can mean more than one thing!) but a .17 HMR version will be available soon.
I have therefore included one in the tables below.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Appeal |
.22 Long Rifle |
2.04 kg |
10 |
$272 |
Appeal |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.04 kg |
10 |
$293 |
Appeal |
.22 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
2.04 kg |
10 |
$371 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Appeal (.22 LR) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
34 |
Appeal (.22 WMR) |
SA |
1 |
Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
41 |
Appeal (.17 HMR) |
SA |
2 |
1-Nil |
4 |
1 |
Nil |
41 |