Above: Basic Castech 450 outfitted with a silencer and a long range infrared laser.

The Castech 450 Series

The Castech 450 is made by a small arms manufacturer down in Amarillo in the CAS. This very well made handgun comes in many models. All of the models are manufactured with a combination of Stainless Steel and High Tech Ceramics.

Castech 450 and 450c

The basic model comes in two versions. The first version is the no frills model. It only comes with the Smartlink internal and that is it.

The second version is the 450c, a compensated version. The Gas Vent is manufactured into the slide. Just remember that if you get the compensated version you can not use a silencer with it.

Castech 450
HP: Con:5, Rng:5/20/40/60, Ammo:15(c), Mode:SA, Dmg:9M, Wgt:2.2
           w/Smartgun Link: Mount:Internal, [-2 Target Mod]
           Avail:5/24 hrs., Cost:670¥, Index:1

Castech 450c
HP: Con:5, Rng:5/20/40/60, Ammo:15(c), Mode:SA, Dmg:9M, Wgt:2.2 kg
          w/Smartgun Link: Mount:Internal, [-2 Target Mod]
          w/Imp. Gas Vent II: Mount:Internal, Rate:2
          Avail:5/24 hrs., Cost:750¥, Index:1

Castech 450 Short

The short version of the Castech is designed for concealed carry. This version does not have offer the compensation slide. However, this version does have the same high quality workmanship. [ Game Note: This version uses my short barrel rules. ]

Castech 450 Short
HP: Con:7, Rng:5/15/30/50, Ammo:15(c), Mode:SA, Dmg:9M, Wgt:1.75
          w/Smartgun Link: Mount:Internal, [-2 Target Mod]
          Avail:5/24 hrs., Cost:600¥, Index:1

Castech 450 Long Slide

The next model to be shown is a match or long slide. Very hard to hide, but very well made. You can order it with many options. The most popular seems to be the custom grip and trigger set.

This model comes with the compensation slide option as standard. They do not offer a non compensated version of the long slide.

Castech 450 Long Slide
HP: Con:4, Rng:5/20/40/60, Ammo:15(c), Mode:SA, Dmg:9M, Wgt:3
          w/Smartgun Link: Mount:Internal, [-2 Target Mod]
          w/Imp. Gas Vent II: Mount:Internal, Rate:2
          Avail:5/24 hrs., Cost:775¥, Index:1

Castech 450 GL

This model is a replacement for The Castech Twin Barrel in their handgun line. This uses the Castech 450 frame with some adjustments for the launcher. The best feature is this launcher uses the new micro-grenades rather then the standard grenade rounds. This makes the weapon lighter and offers a better balance then the Twin Barrel.

Castech 450 GL
HP: Con:4, Rng:5/20/40/60, Ammo:15(c), Mode:SA, Dmg:9M, Wgt:2.5
          w/Smartgun Link II [-2 Target Mod]
          w/Integral Grenade Launcher
              GL: Rng:5-50/100/150/300, Ammo:1(b), Mode:SS, Dmg:by type
          Avail:5/5 days, Cost:975¥, Index:2

Left: with forward grip locked down and selector set to burst Right: with forward grip locked in carry mode and selector set to semi-auto mode

Castech "Katana" Heavy Pistol

With their Castech 450 line doing so well, Castech decided it was time to add a machine pistol to the line. They took the standard Castech 450 frame, extended the slide and reinforced the structure. A forward grip was added for better control. The grip folds into place for carry and locks down for firing. The selector is a dual manual or cyber control.

Overall the weapon is not anything new, but for those already trained with the Castech 450 the Katana has much the same feel and balance. In fact in semiauto mode one can not feel a difference except the slight increase in weight.

Castech "Katana" Heavy Pistol
HP: Con:5, Rng:5/20/40/60, Ammo:15(c), Mode:SA/BF, Dmg:9M, Wgt:2.5
           w/Smartgun Link: Mount:Internal, [-2 Target Mod]
           Avail:5/3 days, Cost:975¥, Index:1

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