[Icelander]

Bad Place Entry Carbine
LE/Military Only AR-15 Monster Hunting Carbine in .458 SOCOM:
Dmg: 5d+1 pi+;
Acc: 4;
Range: 290/3,100;
Weight: 7.9/1.5;
RoF: 13*;
Shots: 15+1(3);
ST: 10†;
Bulk: -4*;
Rcl: 3;
Cost: $2,100/$56;

This is an AR-15 style lower mated with a short-barrelled .458 SOCOM upper. It can be bought from such semi-custom retailers as Wilson Combat or Rock River Arms or assembled from parts by a character with the Armoury (Smallarms) skill. Note that the listed price is the price that would apply if this weapon were in production, i.e. for an institute or organisation of Monster Hunters, and might be substantially increased in a realistic setting where the weapon is a custom design, especially if the character does not do his own gunsmithing. Note also that for legal reasons, it is forbidden/extremely difficult/troublesome for civilians in many parts of the world, even many to most states of the US, to buy rifle barrels shorter than 16", suppressors, full-auto trigger groups, high-capacity magazines and folding or collapsible stocks (especially with pistol grips).

As this weapon is not intended for anyone other than cinematic or government-backed Monster Hunters, it is not bound by considerations of civilian legality. It therefore comes with a heavy 10.5" barrel threaded for a quick-detach wet baffle suppressor (-3 Hearing, -1 Bulk, expensive, $1,500, 1.1 lb), two-stage gas regulator for optimal use with the suppressor and a selector switch allowing semi-automatic operation, 3-round burst fire and full-automatic fire. It also has an aftermarket stock with a decent recoil pad (e.g. Mako GL-Shock) and a Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter ($200, 0.6 lb) that allows the stock to fold to the side. The weapon also comes with improved visibility sights and Picatinny accessory rails for the attachment of various optional accessories.

The listed magazines are CMMG .223 caliber 40-rd magazines, which hold 15 .458 SOCOM rounds. Almost any AR-15 compatible magazines can be used instead, with .223 caliber 20-rd magazines holding 7 .458 SOCOM rounds and 30-rd .223 caliber magazines holding 10 rounds.

The greatest advantage of the heavier caliber over a standard .223/5.56mm carbine is the performance with heavy subsonic rounds for suppressed use. With 530 grain hollow-point bullets, the weapon gets Dmg 4d pi++ and Range 290/1,800. These subsonic rounds will cycle in full-auto, but the suppressor will not stand up to extended use.