An operational team may include the figure of the "marksman", an operator with greater accuracy skills than the average, which can be equipped with a DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle), a rifle which offers greater range and precision (than in airsoft it is also characterised by carrying a telescopic scope), and which is usually semi-automatic instead of bolt, since unlike snipers, a marksman will always be integrated into the team and will not operate on his own.

In an airsoft team, a marksman of this kind must be able to provide support after the first line of action established by the riflemen, making selective casualties. The new Rapax XXI M6 & M7 from Secutor presents a renewed and more current design of the M110 rifles. The Rapax are based on Knight's Armament Company (KAC) SR25 or M110 which is a 7.62 calibre (more typical of marksmen), although they have a more updated and trendy design. These replicas are made of aluminium through CNC, which provides a great consistency, without any gaps, a kind of metallic and robust feeling but without being heavy.

GENERAL FEATURES:

• New hop up rubber for heavier bbs
• Straight trigger
• Extendable stock, 5 positions
• Handguard cover fabric
• Programmable electronic trigger
• The fire selector has 3 modes: safe/semi /auto by default out of the box.
But, thanks to its interchangeable fire selector, it can be let in 2 modes: safe/semi, blocking physically the automatic position
• Quick spring change system
• 6.03 mm precision barrel
• Mosfet included
• Metal flashhider
• Metal foldingsights / Silencer
• Adjusted as standard to 445 FPS with 0,20 g bbs
• Magazine: 160 Rounds
• Combination of bearings and 8mm bushing
• Piston with all metal teeth
• Silver wiring
• CNC steel cylinder and cylinder head made in a single piece to improve compression
• T-DEAN connector for battery
• CNC trigger with external travel regulation by means of a screw to reduce the travel and shotting sensitivity

Body

The first thing to say about this model is that it is not an M4 (5.56 mm calibre) but is based on the M110 (7.62 mm calibre, more typical of marksmen) by Knight's Armament Company (KAC), but with a more renovated and updated design. It is made of metal through CNC, which provides a great consistency, without any gaps, a kind of metallic and robust feeling but without being heavy. There are certain details like the trigger guard, something that goes unnoticed by many riflemen, but that is much appreciated by marksmen when they are nicely taken care of, as in this case. It has a shape that can be used to place the finger when you have it outside the trigger, gaining comfort, and yet, the front is narrowed so that when shooting you do not have any obstacle in the way of the finger. Have you ever noticed?

Magazines

The magazines are new, at least in an airsoft replica, since Secutor has been (we believe) the first brand to launch 7.62 magazines with a Magpul style and in polymer, like the real ones. It goes without saying that they have created something else, including different markings. It is manufactured in dual tone, tan and FDE one, and black and FDE the other, which allows you to continue playing with the duality of colours of these models in the way that you may like. It's cool to have different aesthetic options. Although if what you like are the classic metal magazines of the M110, be aware that ARES’ are compatible.

Fire selector

One of the main features that give this model such versatility is the fire selector, which will allow you to use it in the style of a RECCE rifle and be able to fire in semi or auto, or, on the contrary, in the style of an M110 and limit it only to semi.

They have an ambidextrous selector as standard and it offers 3 fire modes: safe/semi/auto by default right out of the box. But that you can physically limit to only 2: safe/semi, with just unscrewing the levers and exchanging them. With the advantage that they lack the hateful balls that usually go inside the fire selectors and that you end up losing in conventional M4s.

Although you can also block the fire selector electronically with just programming the positions of your electronic trigger. For this purpose, you need a trigger programmer that is sold separately and that will allow you to leave the selector in one of these configurations:

- Safe/Semi/Auto
- Safe/Semi/3 Burst
- Safe/3 Burst/Auto
- Safe/Semi/Semi 

So that the options to adjust to the demands of players, fields, games and rules of each country increase and make our lives easier.

Branding

On the sides of the replica you can read "Rapax" and "XXI", the name of the model, in honour of the Roman legion founded by Cesar Augusto. Also known as "the predatory legion" as it is displayed in the marking of the frontal area of the body. It is such an unusual location that it stands out, and that, as far as we know, it has only been used by the 416 and 417 by Heckler & Koch. As you can see, Secutor maintains the tradition of his Roman names.

INTERNAL PARTS

Gearbox V2

The model has a type 2 gearbox so that the necessary spare parts and upgrade/downgrade options are easily found in the market. It has a combination of  8 mm bearings and bushing that minimise friction in the rotation of the gears and increase their durability.

Pneumatic set

It has a metallic quick change spring guide without bearings together with an M120 spring type. The piston is made of polymer reinforced with a full metal zipper. The piston head is also made of polymer, and thanks to its O-ring it provides a great seal in the cylinder. This is made of steel and has a closed design to maximise the air load in each shot. The nozzle is made of polymer, improving the durability of the set by reducing the wear and tear on the knocking that occurs when firing.

Electronics

There is no need at this point to open the gearbox to know that it is quality. It has a very sensitive firing feel, with a minimum trigger travel, which will delight many and scare many others, the most careless (remember guys, always keep your finger off the trigger!). This is due to the programmable trigger included, which we have already told you about before. In addition, it includes silver wiring and an integrated mosfet that will ensure the proper functioning of the set.

Straight programmable electronic CNC trigger with external travel
regulation by means of a screw to reduce the travel and shotting sensitivity.

Performance

The internal parts are complemented with a High Torque engine and a 6.03 mm precision barrel. By combining all these elements the replica hits an average time of 440-445 FPS with 0.20 g BBs right out of the box. This means that it has some internal parts that can take a great deal of wear a tear, and that if due to the legislation where you play you need to lower the power, it will be enough to change the spring to continue playing (it can be easily done thanks to the quick change system).

CONCLUSION

An operator with a little more power and precision is always welcomed in a team. This is something we have seen before in TV shows like SIX or SEAL Team recently, or in many films and real-life pictures. Secutor offers it to airsofters with these RAPAX XXI M6 and M7, which justify both internally and externally the hype that its launch has awakened. And yes, I've kept one for myself.