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The M25 Cost Improvement Program(resulting in the M25*) is a cost cutting measure applied to the M25 to bring the same set of changes found in the M20**, with the same target price of $17 per unit to manufacture. To reiterate, this is to be done by simplifying overly complex parts, less machining in general, a distinct lack of decoration, a very basic form of heatshield, and cutting corners wherever possible, practicable, and liable to reduce costs.

   The A revision of the NOPE M20* is to make it an "automatic repeater", modifying the fire control group to allow the users to fire not only in repetition(i.e., semi-auto) but also in automatic(full auto). This is controlled via the same switch that previously acted as the safety, and works by preventing the trigger disconnecter from functioning when the weapon is in the Automatic position via a new "automatic sear".

   The B revision is an effort to finally create a 30-round magazine for the NOPE Repeater, be it the M20* or the new M25. These are of the same tinplate construction of other magazines, and are still double-stack double feed.

This is a comprehensive process to shed costs in the NOPE Repeater series of weapons via reducing manufacturing costs, with the goal of bringing the cost per batch down below $20. This is to be done both by outsourcing simpler parts(such as tinplate components like the heatshield or replacing the high-quality wood in the stock and grip with wood laminates or bakelite) and by reducing manufacturing time(often by skipping steps like milling reliefs in parts to reduce weight or replacing non-pressure-bearing milled components such as the upper receiver, the lower receiver, the bayonet lug; with cast (and often minimally finished)equivalents.

NOPE Repeater 1920A
The internal box magazine is swapped for a detachable one.  This increases the width of the Repeater even more as a housing is made to accommodate the magazine, but it's not enough to cause issues.  The stamped magazines are relatively easy to produce, but they only come in the 15 round variant as the 5 round magazine doesn't stick out enough to be grabbed.  A simple latch-lever on the side of the magazine holds it in place.  The magazines do fit a little loose in their housing - when pushed forward or backwards, they may cause feeding jams.  This is especially noticeable after the magazine has had some use, as the spring wears out when fully loaded for extended periods of time.  The fact that the Repeater can hold and use more than ten rifle-caliber rounds in a detachable magazine is, quite frankly, an impressive feat of engineering, but the magazine currently leaves a lot to be desired.  The additional work required and larger magazine results in a small price increase.
Cost per Shipment: $21

NOPE Repeater 1920B
The various branches of the NOPE Repeater are unified together into one version.  This version now has improved sights, can be maintained in the field, and features a 15 round magazine.  The rifle can also use a 5 round magazine, but the magazine can't be reasonably swapped in combat conditions and must be loaded with stripper-clips.
Cost per Shipment: $21