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Chiappa M6 Survival Rifle
TypeCombination gun
Place of originItaly
Production history
Designed2010
ManufacturerChiappa Firearms
Unit cost$729 USD (MSRP as of 2018)
Variants
Specifications
Mass5.8 lbs
Length34.6" overall
18.5" folded
Barrel length18.5"

Cartridge12 gauge over .22 LR
Barrels2
Actionbreak action
SightsIron sights and Picatinny rails

The Chiappa M6 Survival Gun is an over and under combination gun that comes in four versions; 12 gauge over .22 LR, 12 gauge over .22 WMR, 20 gauge over .22 LR, and 20 gauge over .22 WMR[1] It has a similar appearance to the original M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon, with a skeletonized metal buttstock surrounding a polypropylene foam insert. It uses double triggers and an enclosed firing mechanism.

The M6 is also available with "X Caliber" adapter sleeves that fit inside the shotgun barrels, allowing it to fire a wide range of handgun, rifle and shotgun ammunition.[2]

Design

The Chiappa M6 is marketed to "outdoorsmen, ranchers, pilots or anyone who needs a portable, rugged and reliable rifle/shotgun combination."[1] It has a skeletonized metal buttstock that surrounds a polypropylene foam insert.[3] The buttstock has cutouts for two shotgun shells, five .22 rimfire cartridges and a cleaning kit.[3] The design allows it to fold in half for more compact stowage. The shotgun barrels use interchangeable Remington type choke tubes[4] and each barrel has its own trigger. It uses a lever-action to cock the internal hammers and open the action. It has a tang safety located at the top rear (or "tang") of the receiver. It uses an M1 carbine-type rear sight and a fiber optic front sight. It also has Picatinny rails on the top and sides for mounting a variety of accessories.[5]

X Caliber

The Chiappa M6 comes with "X Caliber" adapter sleeves.[4][6] The X Caliber consists of eight adapter sleeves that allow the 12-gauge models to fire .380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .45 ACP, .45 Long Colt, .410 bore, and 20 gauge ammunition.[2] There are also four adapter sleeves that allow the 20-gauge models to fire 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .45 ACP, .45 Long Colt, and .410 bore ammunition. These adapter sleeves are available separately and are compatible with any single- or double-barrel, 12- or 20- gauge break-action shotguns.[7][8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Chiappa Firearms - M6". www.chiappafirearms.com. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  2. ^ a b Cassell, Jay (6 October 2015). Shooter's Bible: The World's Bestselling Firearms Reference. Skyhorse Publishing. p. 777. ISBN 978-1-5107-0192-2.
  3. ^ a b "Chiappa Firearms M6 X-Caliber: the survival rifle coming from the sky". GUNSweek.com. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  4. ^ a b "The Ultimate Survival Rifle? Chiappa's M6 with X-Caliber Inserts - GunsAmerica Digest". GunsAmerica Digest. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  5. ^ "The Chiappa M6 Survival Rifle & Shotgun". Personal Defense World. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Gun Review: Chiappa X-Caliber - The Truth About Guns". The Truth About Guns. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  7. ^ http://soldiersystems.net/2012/11/23/x-caliber-survival-rifle-gauge-adapter-system/ X-CALIBER Survival-Rifle Gauge Adapter System
  8. ^ https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/x-caliber/ X-Caliber X-treme: Multi-Caliber Weapons. NEVER BRING A KNIFE TO A GUNFIGHT. By DENNIS ADLER. FROM...RIFLE FIREPOWER MAGAZINE. DECEMBER 20, 2013