NeoStead 2000

NeoStead 2000

The NeoStead 2000 (NS2000) is a type of shotgun developed by the South African company NeoStead. Along with the Pancor Jackhammer and the Heckler & Koch HK CAWS, it is considered one of the most technologically advanced shotguns ever created. The NS2000 has been used in trial runs for a few years by special forces like the British SAS and there are hopes at NeoStead that larger weapons manufacturers will license the production rights. Production of the shotgun began in 2001 and the first models were made available in October of that year.

The NS2000 is a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun weighing in at just over 3 kg, designed primarily for security and civil disturbance situations.

The firearm includes a 22.5-inch (572mm) barrel despite the overall weapon length of just 27 inches (686mm). The short length makes the weapon easier to handle in close-quarters situations; however, unlike most firearms of this type, it can still remain accurate at relatively long ranges. The long barrel length is achieved by using a bullpup configuration, with a rear-fed tubular magazine.

Another aspect of the NS2000 is its dual six-round magazines. The selector switch can be set to left, right, or alternating. In riot conditions, for example, less-lethal flexible baton rounds can be used with standard rounds in reserve.

A possible production variant of the NS2000 has an 18-inch barrel in a weapon with an overall length of 22 inches. The shorter length reduced the magazine capacity to 5+5 rounds and makes the weapon easier to import or license in many countries.

Its pump mechanism operates in a forward-back motion due to its rear-load (bullpup) configuration, as opposed to the standard back-forward motion in traditional shotguns.

The NS2000 has been available for civilian purchase since 2003, with the majority of sales being in Europe. As of June 2005, the NS2000 was 'unclassed' in Canada. However, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the USA does not yet allow imports of the weapon.

Since the year 2003 and up to date (February 2008), the NeoStead shotgun is manufactured by Truvelo Manufacturers Ltd. of South Africa.

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ee also

*Combat shotgun
*List of shotguns
*Pancor Jackhammer
*List of bullpup firearms

External links

* [http://users.iafrica.com/n/nj/njj741t/ NeoStead NS-2000 early website] , set up by original designers of the weapon
* [http://www.truvelo.co.za/armoury/a_209.html NeoStead NS-2000 webpage] at the manufacturer's website
* [http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh08-e.htm Modern Firearms]


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