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| − | }}The '''FAS-173''' is a gas-operated fully automatic shotgun. It is chambered in [[12 gauge]], with early prototypes chambered in [[20 gauge]]. This firearm was designed initially to compete with the [[Atchisson Assault Shotgun|AA-12]]. |
+ | }}The '''FAS-173''' is a gas-operated fully automatic shotgun. It is chambered in [[12 gauge]], with early prototypes chambered in [[20 gauge]]. This firearm was designed initially to compete with the [[Atchisson Assault Shotgun|AA-12]]. |
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+ | The FAS-173 was designed by John Foote, who based it on an assault rifle he had built based on the AK series. |
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Revision as of 04:26, 31 October 2017
The FAS-173 is a gas-operated fully automatic shotgun. It is chambered in 12 gauge, with early prototypes chambered in 20 gauge. This firearm was designed initially to compete with the AA-12.
History
The FAS-173 was designed by John Foote, who based it on an assault rifle he had built based on the AK series.
Design details
The FAS-173 is gas-operated, utilizing a long-stroke piston gas system. It is almost built entirely of steel, while prototype 20 gauge versions have steel-lined aluminum barrels. It uses a gas system similar to that on an AK-styled rifle. The weapon has a wood stock, though plastic stocks and side-folding stocks are also available. While the weapon's designation is similar to the FAC-70 which Foote himself also designed, the weapon resembles the older R68 much more.