Konffy-22 Carbine

An image of the Konffy-22 Carbine with an ACOG and vertical grip attached.

The **Konffy-22** **Carbine** (officially **Konffy-2022, Carbine**), also **K22**, is a piston-operated, *magazine*-fed *carbine* developed jointly in both Krascou and Norstine during 2020.

The Konffy-22 is extensively used by both Krascou and Norstine soldiers, with decisions to replace the Retaliator rifle in both armies (starting 2022) combat units as the primary *infantry* weapon and *service rifle*. The Konffy-22 has only been adopted by two countries, but may be expected to soon be adopted by more.

## History

Following the Terrorist-Hostage Crisis, design issues with the Retaliator rifle became clearer. Many issues with the gun were reported and both Krascou and Norstine recognized that the Retaliator must be replaced soon.

The Konffy-22 was in the works long before the Terrorist-Hostage Crisis and was near completion after the crisis. Both governments of Krascou and Norstine received prototypes of the Konffy-22, and after testing, the carbine was found to be suitable for both nations armies.

Interest in the Konffy-22 was accelerated after a meeting with the leaders of Andour, Krascou, Norstine, andPraijan, in which a security guard was spotted with the carbine. The Konffy-22 first saw action in the hands of Norstinian troops during the Norstine-Uvalon Clashes.

## Design

The Konffy-22 and most variants fire the same ammunition and are selective fire firearms. All variants are piston-operated, magazine-fed, with a multi-position telescoping stock. The entire stock on the Konffy-22 is made out of entirely plastic. The design of the Konffy-22 is similar to that of the M4 carbine.

The lightweight and shortness of the Konffy-22 makes it favorable in close quarters combat and maneuverability. However, the short barrel of the Konffy-22 reduces its range.

### **Accessories**

Like all variants of the Konffy-22, it can be fitted with many accessories, such as suppressors, telescopic sights, and forward hand grips.

The common accessories seen on the Konffy-22 from both Krascou and Norstine soldiers are, ACOG sights, a foregrip, and occasionally a large suppressor.

The Konffy-22 and its variants feed from a 12-round box magazine.

## Variants

Variants of the carbine are built by the same manufacturer but are not officially yet in service by any army.

### **Konffy-22 PDW**

A PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) version of the Konffy-22 Carbine was created by the manufacturer. The only major difference in the weapon is the barrel is very shortened down, although the weapon may soon be modified to shoot smaller rounds to make it accessible for civilian use.

### **Konffy-22 SMG**

A submachine gun variant of the Konffy-22 Carbine, was created by the manufacturer for law enforcement use. The variant fires a smaller caliber, the only design difference is the handguard is removed, leaving the full barrel visible.

   **K23 Anti-Tank Rifle**

Main article: K23 Anti-Tank Rifle
An Anti-Tank variant of the Konffy-22 was made, with the design being nearly identical to the Konffy-22 PDW. Although the K23 is magazine fed, the gun is loaded from the barrel. It was designed by the manufacturer during early March of 2023 to be able to penetrate vehicles. It is used by both armies of Krascou and Norstine, though not extensively.

## Performance

The Konffy-22 Carbine has been used for mostly close quarters operations, in which most longer weapons would be too big to be effective. The Konffy-22 is lightweight, compact, and customizable, which is ideal for close quarters battles. Like other firearms, when not properly maintained, the weapon is prone to malfunctions, which were made clear during testing in 2023, in which the firearm was jammed with certain types of ammunition were shot out of it.

### **Accuracy**

During joint testing by both the Krascou and Norstine armies, the weapon was found to be most accurate, while some shots did swerve to the side.

## Users

* Krascou: In use since 2023 throughout all branches of the military.
* Norstine: In use since 2023 throughout all branches of the military.

## Conflicts

**2022s**

* Norstine-Uvalon Clashes (2023)
* April 1 Andour Capital Attack