User:Delta Team Curt/M19A2 Combat Weapon System

The M19A2 Combat Weapon System is the second iteration of the M19 Rifle developed by Jennings & Rall. The firearm was built to serve in an urban environment as a multi-role firearm.

History
Originally designed in 2541, the weapon was intended to be used in urban combat from the beginning. The M19 used a larger caliber round than other UNSC rifles, and featured a massive magazine that would allow an operator longer periods of sustained firing. The design was dropped after two major J&R industrial centers were destroyed, and the UNSC severely reduced spending for new weapons.

In 2556 the M19 was revived and pushed into production for Ravenwood Solutions, J&Rs private military contractor. After several of the rifles made their way on the blackmarket, the weapon became extremely popular with rebels, and several even petitioned Jennings & Rall to put the rifle on the market. In 2557 the the first orders of M19A1s were filled, over two hundred thousand assault rifles being purchased by PMCs, Rebel groups, and even several Colonial Militia.

Description
The M19A2 is a bullpup Assault Rifle, and features a 120 round box magazine concealed in the stock of the weapon. The M19 features a carrying rail that serves as a mounting site for optics and scopes. A 45 mm grenade launcher is mounted under the barrel, and has a four round magazine that can be loaded with a variety of munitions. The weapon does not feature iron sights, making the weapon less effective without the use of a combat nuerointerface.

Specifications
The M19A2 fires the standard NATO 7.62 mm round stored in a 120 round box magazine. The 45mm grenade launcher features a four round munitions rack that is positioned behind the launcher.

Advantages
The M19 uses a bullpup configuration, allowing for higher muzzle velocity and accuracy. A large caliber grenade launcher allows for the use of a variety of munitions, including breaching charges. The M19 is chambered in a standard caliber, which makes ammunition easy to find in combat scenarios. The weapon can be modified in a number of roles and can be converted into an urban sniper rifle.

Disadvantages
A design flaw in the firing action of the weapon can lead to the bolt shattering from metal fatigue, although fixed in the recently produced models, older M19s can be rendered useless for weeks until replaced. Relative scarcity of the 45mm grenade makes ammunition hard to find, and has to be carried or supplied.