Calico Light Weapons Systems · Carbine · Discontinued · 1989
| Weight (empty) | 1678 g (59.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 876 mm (34.49") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 100 rounds |
| Action Type | Roller Delayed Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 427 m/s (1401 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 678 J (500 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Calico M900 is a 9x19mm semi-automatic carbine produced by Calico Light Weapons Systems, sharing the company's signature top-mounted helical-feed magazine system in 50- or 100-round capacities. It uses a roller-delayed blowback action derived from CETME/HK lineage and a 16-inch barrel paired with an aluminum receiver and folding wire stock. Marketed to the civilian carbine market in 1989, it was offered alongside the M950 pistol and the select-fire M960 submachine gun built on the same platf...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Michael Miller