Another interesting carbine presented at the international fair in Australia is the KS-1 by Knights Armament. The presented model is a response to the requirements of special units. Chambered for 5.56 mm ammunition, it complies with the current NATO standard.

The carbine has a Mod 2 long-strok piston system, an E3 bolt and a two-stage trigger. Additionally, the trigger guard can be disassembled without the use of tools.

The length of the cold forged barrel is 13.7 inches. In combination with the added 4.43 inch silencer, it extends the entire rifle by only 2.33 inches. This is what is most interesting here, because it contains a number of solutions that can be extremely useful for a possible target customer. By reducing the pressure of the propellant gases, it reduces recoil and directs poisonous fumes away from the shooter. It also reduces the generated noise to a level below 155 decibels. Thanks to the attached cap, it reduces the outside temperature to 150 degrees Celsius. It weighs less than 400 grams.

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