SM Stinger
| SM Stinger | |
|---|---|
 The SM Stinger with a few attachments. | |
| Type | Sub-Machine Gun/Personal Defense Weapon. |
| Place of origin |  The Empire of Common Territories |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2010 - Present. |
| Used by | TECT Armed Forces.
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| Production history | |
| Designer | Wolf Armaments. |
| Designed | 2009 - 2010. |
| Manufacturer | Wolf Armaments. |
| Unit cost | $900 NSD. |
| Produced | 2010 - Present. |
| No. built | N/A. |
| Variants | FN 5.7×28mm CV, HK 4.6×30mm CV. |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.36 kg. |
| Length | 568.96 mm. |
| Barrel length | 40 cm. |
| Cartridge | 6.48×28 mm WA CTA. |
| Action | Roller-delayed blowback, closed bolt. |
| Rate of fire | 650 - 820 rounds/min. |
| Muzzle velocity | 735 m/s. |
| Effective firing range | 200 m. |
| Maximum firing range | 1,800 m. |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine: 30 rounds (standard). 45 rounds (extended magazine. 60 rounds (drum magazine). |
| Sights | Iron, various laser and scope options. |
The SM Stinger or Sub-Machine Stinger and Stinger for short, is a sub-machine gun or personal defense weapon designed and manufactured by Wolf Armaments. It is a Roller-delayed blowback, closed bolt, weapon that fires the 6.48×28 mm WA CTA. It is named after the natural weapon of many preditor creatures, the often venomous stinger. The Stinger is a replacement to older sub-machine guns and acts as the country's primary personal defense weapon, a sort of in-between of sub-machine guns and assault rifles.
The Stinger three firing settings - semi-automatic, automatic, and three-round bursts; this selective fire gives the Stinger's operator better options of fire during combat. In early 2010, the Stinger was field tested with Military Police units and Royal Guards Guardsmen; the positive results prompted large orders to fulfill the demand for such a weapon. As of January 1st, 2015, the Stinger is widely used in all branches of the TECT Armed Forces; it is also used widely in police units, private security, and federal police units.
Design
The SM Stinger was designed late into 2009 and early 2010 and introduced into service a few months later. As a compact weapon system, it was designed with the purpose of close-quarters combat(CQB) and to operate at medium ranges combat. Designed with a Roller-delayed blowback, closed bolt system, it shoots off a round and the force of the ignition shoots back the hammer and replaces the bullet quickly. The additional buffering and recoil control scheme absorb recoil forces, greatly reducing the force on the shooter. It's bullpup design allows for greater length of barrel which equates to more accurate longer ranged fire - effectively making the Stinger excellent for close fights and medium ranged engagements.
Two rail systems are located on the top of the weapon, middle of the length, and under the front portion (which is for optics or handles, etc.); these rails allow for a variety of optics and attachments that improve an operator's capability. The overall body of the Stinger is made of high-strength nylon-based long-fiber reinforced polymer and high-tensile strength steel parts; overall, this material choice reduces weight and adds durability. Grips and other contact feature special gripping designs that allow for tight comfortable grips. To reduce friction, combat corrosion, and fatigue - there is a layer of iron oxide over the weapon. This is achieved with each component part being quenched in a salt bath, polished, and then quenched once more, creating a layer of iron oxide that protects the steel components. The barrel is a stainless steel rifled barrel. This steel was chosen over cheaper steel for their longer life expectancy, greater accuracy, and easier cleaning. The rifling is much smoother, reducing the chance of fouling; combined with the salt bath, the Stinger has exceptional lifespan and undeniable reliability in the field. Polygonal rifling and a maintained barrel thickness provides a superior gas seal around the bullet, which increases muzzle velocity and efficiency, and gives the Stinger easier maintenance; the few body parts and firing-operation parts allow for quick cleaning and repair of the weapon. The barrel is threaded, allowing for the easy application of a suppressor or muzzle brakes.
Simunition Conversion
Conversion kits are available for all models of the SM Stinger; they include a bolt carrier (partly colored blue to distinguish it), blank-firing adapter for firing blanks, and an upper receiver colored blue to distinguish it for its practice use. The standard kit will also include a laser transmitter for laser combat systems to use; such systems would include individual soldiers carrying small laser receivers scattered over their bodies, which detect when the soldier has been illuminated by a firearm's laser. Each laser transmitter would be set to mimic the effective range and potential damage of the weapon on which it is used. Depending on how complex the laser combat system is, trainers can retrieve immediate results and statistics compiled by the system; such examples include readings that give medics a digital readout to determine which first aid method to practice and probability readouts. Using the conversion kit, the SM Stinger can seamlessly integrate into these laser combat systems.