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SEARCHThe LM8MWS and LM8MRP arrive with four versatile rail segments, including the 4-rail (1.4 inches), 6-rail (2.1 inches), 8-rail (3 inches), and 10-rail (3.8 inches). The LM8 platform updates LMT's benchmark monolithic rail platform, making it lighter, smaller, slimmer and more maneuverable, according to the company.
LMT's LM8MWS. Photo courtesy of Laura Burgess.
Lewis Machine & Tool Co. (LMT) has introduced the LM8MRP and LM8MWS rifles that employ the company's modular LM8 platform.
The LM8MWS and LM8MRP arrive with four versatile rail segments, including the 4-rail (1.4 inches), 6-rail (2.1 inches), 8-rail (3 inches), and 10-rail (3.8 inches). The LM8 platform updates LMT's benchmark monolithic rail platform, making it lighter, smaller, slimmer and more maneuverable, according to the company.
The LM8MWS is built on a LM308MWS lower with a SOPMOD butt-stock and a two-stage trigger. The upper receiver has either a 1:10 twist, chrome-lined barrel or a 1:11.35 twist in an ultra-match stainless 5R tactical black matte finish barrel.
The semi-auto bolt carrier group and tactical charging handle assembly come standard. The LM8MWS ships with a sling, adjustable rear and front sight, 20-round magazine, torque wrench/driver, four rail-segments, and two push-button swivels. It retails for $2,998 and up.
LMT's LM8MRP. Photo courtesy of Laura Burgess.
The LM8MRP is built on a LMT Defender lower with a SOPMOD butt-stock and standard trigger group. The LM8MRP upper receiver barrel is a 16-inch chrome-lined, 1:7 twist, in 5.56mm. The semi-auto bolt carrier group and tactical charging handle assembly come standard. The LM8MRP ships with a sling, adjustable front and rear sights, 30-round magazine, torque wrench/driver, four rail segments and two push button swivels. It retails for $2,030 and up.
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