| QBS-09 | |
| Origin: | China |
| Type: | Semi-automatic shotgun |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Service: | 2009—present |
| Designer: | Norinco |
| Design Date: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer: | Norinco |
| Production Date: | 2005-present |
| Weight: | 3.45kg (07.61lb) |
| Length: | 710mm—895mm |
| Part Length: | 382mm |
| Cartridge: | 12 gauge |
| Action: | Gas operated rotating bolt |
| Feed: | 5 round internal tube magazine |
| Sights: | Bead Front |
The QBS-09 semi-automatic shotgun, also known as the Type 09 shotgun, is a semi-automatic shotgun developed by Norinco of the People's Republic of China.
The initial development of the QBS-09 dates back to 1989, with the project officially established in 2005. Multiple prototypes were created between 2005 and 2007, including one featuring an internal tube design, and a conventional magazine-fed design.[1]
The QBS-09 uses specifically designed DBD-09 18.4mm tungsten alloy anti-personnel buckshot. The round is loaded with 14 pellets of high-density tungsten alloy buckshot set into plastic container with steel-case. Tungsten alloy is used as the penetration level of the lead pellets were unable to meet the PLA requirement. Each pellet is made of tungsten alloy ball of 5.3mm (~0.2“) in diameter, 1.4 gram (~22 grains) in weight.[2] [3]
The length of the round is 65mm and the whole round weighs 44 grams. The muzzle velocity is reported at 420 m/s (1380 fps), with an effective range of up to 100 meters. Due to the DBD-09 round generating high-impulse recoil, the QBS09 shotgun is equipped with a spring-buffered shoulder stock, which retracts every time the gun fires.[4] [5]
The Type 10 rubber round is also available as a less-lethal option. The Type 10 round weighs 33.96～39.66g, containing 28 rubber pellets with a diameter of 7.2mm. The Type 10 paintball gun is also available for law enforcement usage.
People's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police
China