LWRC M6
| LWRC M6 | |
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LWRC M6A2 in a short barrel configuration with a cerakote 'flat dark earth' finish, suppressor and holographic sight.
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| Type | Assault rifle/carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Land Warfare Resources Corporation |
| Manufacturer | LWRC |
| Unit cost | $2,350 |
| Produced | 2006–present) |
| Variants | M6, M6A1, M6A2, M6A3, M6A4 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge |
5.56×45mm NATO 6.8mm Remington SPC |
| Action | Rotating bolt, selective fire |
| Rate of fire | 700-900-rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity |
2,800 ft/s (850 m/s) (5.56 mm from a 14.7 in barrel) |
| Feed system |
STANAG-compliant magazine Barrett magazine (6.8 mm models) |
| Sights | Troy BUIS Flip-Up iron sights |
2,800 ft/s (850 m/s) (5.56 mm from a 14.7 in barrel)
The M6 is a series of carbines designed and manufactured by LWRC International. It is based on the M4 carbine, with which it shares 80% of its parts. The 'M' model name is not a US military designation. Like the HK416, it features a proprietary short-stroke self-regulating gas piston system and bolt carrier/carrier key design, which prevents trapped gases from contacting the bolt carrier or receiver of the weapon, which reduces the heating and carbon fouling of the internals, simplifies field maintenance, and improves reliability.
Standard length barrel is 16.1 in, with a 1/7 in twist (six lands, right twist) barrel with a ferritic nitrocarburized surface conversion which covers the barrel, inside and out, as well as the piston components. Barrel lengths of 10.5", 12.7", 14.7" and 18" (available for select models) are available.
The Discovery Channel show Future Weapons featured the M6A2 and the M6A4. Additionally, the weapon was featured on the Spike TV show Deadliest Warrior, in the episode "SWAT versus GSG-9", as the main carbine for the SWAT team.
The M6 is LWRC's most basic model. It is the most similar to the M4, but it still has the short-stroke gas piston system common to all LWRC's models.
The M6 has now been replaced by the M6-SL (stretch lightweight) as LWRC's most basic offering.
The M6A1 is also similar to the M4, but is designed to accept SOPMOD accessories similar to the M4A1 used by USSOCOM. The difference between the M6 and the A1 model is the addition of a rail system
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