Looks like a Loose copy of an H&K G-36 but with an AR-15/M-16 mag which isn't used in that model.

 

Close as I can tell.

It looks sort of like an M8A1 from call of duty black ops 2

http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/M8A1

Jim

Posted By )3az )3aziah on 4/14/2013 7:22:11 AM
It looks sort of like an M8A1 from call of duty black ops 2

http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/M8A1

Jim

Yes I agree now after looking there. It is an XM-8  By H&K. I don't believe any were adopted by the US outside of evaluation pieces.

The XM8 began development in 2002 and was cancelled at the end of 2005 so would never have existed in the DL world even as a prototype!

Jim

I thought it looked familiar... the top rail is slightly different than the XM-8, so I wasn't sure. I checked Wikipedia; it looks like an model: http://en.wikipedia.org/w...ombat_Weapon_program
The XM-8 was developed in the mid-90s, so it's possible (though highly unlikely) she could've had one.

Although in development from the late 1990's the first XM8 prototypes didn't get released until 2003

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM8_rifle

so there is no chance of her having one1

Jim

Then again, as our world didn't go up in 2001 who is to say that the XM8 didn't get developed earlier in the casement world that is DL?

Jim

Because the so called Cold War was still on-going into the new millennium who knows what weapon's would have been developed. In a Universe where Matt Trans, Cyborg's and Laser Guided Flying Fish are possible I think we can let them away with this.

I believe they also developed a method to sharpen Mango's
Jim

It's really a moot point, since that weapon didn't appear in the book at all, let alone in Krysty's hands OR in that scene. I love Seeley's work, but he's taking liberties...

It is, its another inatance of the staff at GE not giving a toss. if they had laid down the law to the artistz way back when about what could and couldnt appear on the covers -like no guns or tech developed after 2000, it would have solved the problem.

Jim

I would like to see when the group finds a well stocked redoubt  have JB Dix issue each of the companions a common weapon that are the same caliber and make, perhaps as a small pistol for ammo commonality when scrounging gets tight. Such as a Glock 26 in 9mm, a subcompact pistol than can take its own 10 rnd mag or the Glock 19's 15 rnd mag, the 17 rnd Glock 17 mag, and even the 33 rnd G-18 mag.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/mcavana/DSC01825.jpg     Here is a G-26 compared to a S&W J-frame that Krysty carries. (Blued instead of her stainless)

 

This way each person can keep his individual choice of arms and calibers, but can have ammo when pickings are slim at times. 

I agree with you completely they all need a hide out gun and having them all in the same cal. makes good sense
.Now for the hard part getting GE to change the Deathlands author's bible to include them on the characters basic equipment list.

True... These are just rabbling of a ...Ahem...Firearms and shooting enthusiast....

 

I am 44 years old and started reading in 1993 Crater Lake copy I found laying around the ambulance station, and was hooked! I have a copy of every book... Last 10 on kindle but ordering paper copies as well.

 

I know it was intended as a adolescent level... what can I say... I relate to Mildred as a paramedic, and JB as a shooter and firearms enthusiast.  

medic15al--same here, although I'm hooked on the audiobooks. Here's one of the few gripes I have about the series...In the beginning, Krysty was carrying a HK P7, a really versatile and well made 9mm handgun. Quick to load, easy to use and accurate. Then, JB switched here to the S&W 640, in .38 Special. Why, I wonder? I see just a bit of the old bromide, "Aw, she's a woman, give her a .38 revolver." I have very few other gripes about the series--I must say that my favorite sound effects are when someone pops off an implode grenade. Yeah, baby--it REALLY does suck!!! :-)

Anybody have a clue what "rats" are??
Shaking Earth P231 "He leaned into the wag, grabbed out his steyr and a pack with rats, extra mags and some grens stuffed into it"
He has mentioned at least once before in the same book and for the life of me I haven't a clue as to what he is talking about.

It is either rations, or maybe some rodents. Ryan might like little fury companions to keep him company, lol.

Yep.. Slang for Rations..

Rations sounds likely. But actual rats sounds more fun. Cheers.

Just saying hello and keeping the discussion on!