AA-12 vs HK CAWS

1996–Present

1984–1989

~10,000 estimated

965 mm (38 in) with stock extended; 820 mm (32.3 in) collapsed

457 mm (18 in) standard; 381 mm (15 in) compact variant

5.5 kg (12.1 lb) empty

20‑round drum standard, 8‑round box, optional 30‑round drum

Gas‑operated, closed‑bolt, rotating bolt with recoil‑mitigation buffer

Select‑fire trigger with Safe, Semi‑auto, and Full‑auto modes

Fixed iron sights (rear notch, front bead) with Picatinny rail for optics