However, their major strength is seen in the flexibility that comes with their versatile choice of modifications.

CharacteristicsĬombat rifles are a medium strength, semi-automatic battle rifle. These included various optics, ranging from simple iron sight rings, through reflex sights, to night vision and recon scopes, bayonets and compensators, as well as adjustable, pistol-grip tactical stocks from lightweight alloys.

Despite that, the resulting rifle was as cheap, effective, and popular as the combat shotgun, in no small part due to the vast catalog of modifications it shared with the combat shotgun, allowing for in-depth customization. Everything else was left in place, including the original magazine well with the drum mount.

The amount of changes was minimal, limited to removing the heat shroud and modifying the receiver. The combat rifle is a practical weapon created by rechambering the mass-produced, rugged combat shotgun for rifle rounds. The following section is transcluded from Battle rifle.