Assault Rifle (Fallout 3)

The Fallout 3 basic Assault Rifle is the R91.

Characteristics
The R91 is a general purpose automatic firearm, effective from short to medium range. This editor also engaged long-range targets with carefully aimed bursts in V.A.T.S. and Free-Aim. Most shots missed due to spread at this range. The rifle is also less effective at Close Quarters Battle (CQB) range, where the barrel sometimes clips through the target or level geometry (see Bugs section). The basic Assault Rifle differs from the Chinese Assault Rifle: the latter does more damage (44 DPS compared to the R91 Assault Rifle's 32 DPS), is more durable, but is also scarce. The Assault Rifle also inflicts higher damage than the Infiltrator Assault Rifle (52 DPS at 100 Small Guns Skill), but is not stealthy nor as accurate.

Ammunition is relatively abundant. See 5.56mm page.

Weapon Information Database Research File
The R Series of combat assault rifles was used reliably following the discontinuation of the M series in the early 21st century. The R series, produced by civilian manufacturer Stent Security Solutions, was made in many models and variations. The variation most common to the DC Wasteland is the R91 full-auto urban assault rifle.

This rifle was standard issue for the US Army and National Guard during the urban pacification operations and combat. Fortunately for our purposes, the National Guard had been fully deployed around the DC area during the time of the war. As a result, the R91 is readily available for those willing to search. although nearly two centuries of scavenging has reduced the numbers of working units, the R91 remains a favorite of Slavers and Raiders. This rifle can often be obtained from legitimate traders and arms dealers.

Like any firearm, the R91's effectiveness and accuracy can suffer without regular maintenance.

Bugs
The Assault Rifle can clip through targets or level geometry in V.A.T.S. This results in all shots missing or being absorbed by map objects, even when the muzzle protrudes past the obstruction. This editor also found that in battle against point-blank targets in V.A.T.S. the rifle sometimes inflicts minimal damage.