The Knight's Armament R2 is a unique silent revolving rifle developed in the early 1990s to meet stringent special operations requirements, including near-total silence, briefcase portability, and no spent brass. It features a custom sabot cartridge designed to seal the cylinder gap, a ported barrel, and is built on a Ruger Redhawk frame. Achieving its demanding 1.5 MOA accuracy goal required significant development, including switching to precision-machined aluminum sabots.
The Knight's Armament Silent Revolving Rifle, or R-Squared, was designed for near-total silence, 1.5 MOA accuracy, and evidence concealment by retaining spent brass. It utilizes a custom sabot cartridge with an O-ring mechanism to seal the cylinder gap during firing, ensuring quiet operation and accuracy. This innovative design addresses unique tactical requirements for covert firearm use.
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