Smith & Wesson AS
| S&W Assault Shotgun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1980s |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Variants |
AS-1 (Semi auto) AS-2 (Semi auto with burst) AS-3 (Burst with full auto) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 9.75 lbs |
| Barrel length | 18 in(457mm) |
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| Cartridge |
12-gauge 12-gauge flechette |
| Action | Short recoil |
| Rate of fire |
Semi (AS-1) Semi & 3 round burst (AS-2) 3 round burst & full automatic (375 rounds per minute) (AS-3) |
| Effective firing range | 100 m |
| Feed system | 10 rounds |
| Sights | Iron |
The S&W AS is a 12 gauge select-fire shotgun manufactured by Smith & Wesson. Its layout is similar to the M16 rifle and fed from a 10-round magazine.[1] The S&W AS was a rival to the Heckler & Koch HK CAWS.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/1800/1864.htm
- ↑ The Directory of the World's Weapons, Bookmart Ltd (1996), ISBN 1-85605-348-2, ISBN 978-1-85605-348-8
See also
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