RAPAX M8 & M9

RAPAX is the most popular model of the Secutor brand nowadays. Its secret perhaps lies in the fact that it offers an exclusive and limited edition product, which is constantly updated in its 9 versions, while boasting some very good features in a machine which is specifically designed for DMR lovers.

In this article, Secutor presents its M8 and M9 models, which continue to surprise us with their up-to-date designs of the classic Knight’s Armament SR25 and M110 in versions which are much more modern and similar to the current models of firearms based on 7.62 calibres for marksmen.

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: 50 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

Although the M8 & M9s come with the modernized polymer magazine in a short version (50 bbs), there is a long version (150 bbs) of these magazines available and also a metal version (150 bbs), which is more similar to the classic one.

All of these Secutor magazines are available in black and tan, and are compatible with all Rapax models, in the same way as models of other brands are, such as ARES.

Polymer magazine, short, in black (50 bbs)
Polymer magazine, short, in tan (50 bbs)
Metal magazine in black (150 bbs)
Metal magazine in tan (150 bbs)
Polymer magazine, long, in black (150 bbs)
Polymer magazine, long, in tan (150 bbs)

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.

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.