The Smith & Wesson AS (Assault Shotgun) is a prototype 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 AS was a rival to the Heckler & Koch HK CAWS.[2]
| Smith & Wesson AS | |
|---|---|
| Type | Automatic shotgun (AS-3) Semi-automatic shotgun (AS-1 and AS-2) Assault 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 | |
| Mass | 9.75 lb (4.42 kg) |
| Barrel length | 18.0 in (457 mm) |
| 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 metres (330 ft) |
| Feed system | 10-round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "SMITH&WESSON C.A.W.S (U.S.A)". securityarms.com. March 15, 2001.
- ^ The Directory of the World's Weapons, Bookmart Ltd (1996), ISBN 1-85605-348-2, ISBN 978-1-85605-348-8
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