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{{Infobox weapon
| name = Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Carbine
| name = Redhawk Firearms M-3 Assault Rifle
| image = File:DOUBLE EAGLE '95 DF-ST-98-01429.jpg
| image = File:DOUBLE EAGLE '95 DF-ST-98-01429.jpg
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| is_ranged = Yes
| is_ranged = Yes
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| used_by = See ''[[Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Carbine#Operators|Operators]]''
| used_by = See ''[[Redhawk Firearms M-3 Assault Rifle#Operators|Operators]]''
| design_date = 1977
| design_date = 1977
| manufacturer = [[Grady Repeating Arms]]
| manufacturer = [[Redhawk Firearms]]
| unit_cost =  
| unit_cost =  
| production_date = * 1985 – present  
| production_date = * 1985 – present  
| variants = See ''[[Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Carbine#Varaints|Varaints]]''
| variants = See ''[[Redhawk Firearms M-3 Assault Rifle#Varaints|Varaints]]''
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| weight = {{convert|6.43|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|6.43|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
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The '''Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Carbine''' is a {{Wpl|Selective fire|selective fire}} {{wpl|assault rifle}} designed by Earl Rock and John Grady IV between 1977 and 1985. Currently produced by [[Grady Repeating Arms]], it is in service with all three branches of the [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard]], but has been largely replaced by the more compact [[Grady Repeating Arms M-3 Carbine]].
The '''Redhawk Firearms M-3 Carbine''' is a {{Wpl|Selective fire|selective fire}} {{wpl|assault rifle}} designed by Earl Rock and John Wayne Muncie between 1977 and 1985. Currently produced by [[Redhawk Firearms]], it is in service with all three branches of the [[Shenandoahan Army National Guard]], alongside the [[Redhawk Firearms M-3 Assault Rifle]] {{wpl|assault rifle}}


==History and development==  
==History and development==  

Revision as of 02:17, 10 October 2021

Redhawk Firearms M-3 Assault Rifle
DOUBLE EAGLE '95 DF-ST-98-01429.jpg
TypeCarbine
Place of origin Shenandoah
Service history
In service1994 – present
Used bySee Operators
Production history
DesignerEarl Rock, John Grady IV
Designed1977
ManufacturerRedhawk Firearms
Produced
  • 1985 – present
VariantsSee Varaints
Specifications
Weight6.43 lb (2.92 kg)
Length33 in (838 mm)
Barrel length14.5 in (368 mm)

Cartridge.243 Grady
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire700-900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity2,970 ft/s (910 m/s)
Effective firing range500 m (550 yd)
Feed system

The Redhawk Firearms M-3 Carbine is a selective fire assault rifle designed by Earl Rock and John Wayne Muncie between 1977 and 1985. Currently produced by Redhawk Firearms, it is in service with all three branches of the Shenandoahan Army National Guard, alongside the Redhawk Firearms M-3 Assault Rifle assault rifle

History and development

Variants

See also