RM.6

First introduced in 1978, the RM.6 was adopted to replace the aging battle rifle in common use across ECOMsAD countries. It continues to serve alongside the FN CAL and other rifles however, due to situational shortcomings.

Design
The RM.6 uses a gas-operated long-stroke piston system, with a rotating bolt. It also uses reciprocating bolt for ease in operation and maintenence. The receiver is constructed of stamped metal.

The barrel handguard, pistol grip and stock are all made of a synthetic polymer of resin-fibreglass, that is known for its comfortable weight, strength and hardness, in addition to being cheaply available.

The RM.6 was developed from the FN CAL, sharing much of the concept and general principles of the weapon.

Disassembly
To carry out basic maintenence on the weapon, the forward sight is detached from the barrel, allowing the barrel handguard to be pulled forward over the barrel. Exposing the upper receiver and allowing access to the interior of the gun, removal of the barrel or cleaning.

Variants

 * Tactical Rail - a variant without the integral carry handle, which is instead replaced with a allowing for the attachment of various accessories or optical sights.
 * CQB - a variant with a shortened barrel and handguard, and the stock removed, in favour of a folding stock.
 * M203 Grenade Launcher - a variant with an assembly bolt to allow a to be attached below the barrel.
 * SAW - still working on writing that and figuring it out

Barrel Handguard Variants
The nature of the handguard allows it to be replaced with relative ease.
 * Tactical Rail - a handguard variant with a on the top and bottom of the handguard, allowing for attachment of flashlights, laser sights, and various other accessories.
 * Foregrip - a handguard variant with an integrated vertical foregrip that is molded as part of the rest of the handguard
 * Under-barrel Grenade Launcher - a variant with an integrated single-shot 40mm grenade launcher, within the handguard mold. This variant is uncommon due to unbalancing the gun forward, and proving difficult to field dismantle and clean

Operators
The RM.6 is widely used throughout ECOMsAD countries and also has seen unofficial use with various insurgent and criminal groups, due to its ease of use and availability.

Current Operators

 * SiWallqanqa -
 * Arum Republic
 * Republika Akhalia
 * Pukara