ATA Neo
ATA Silah Sanayi A.S. · Shotgun · In Production · 2005
Also known as: ATA Neo 12, ATA Arms Neo, Neo Synthetic
Overview
The ATA Neo is an inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by the Turkish firearms maker ATA Silah Sanayi (ATA Arms). Chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch (76mm) chamber, it uses a simple recoil-inertia operating system built from just three main parts (bolt body, inertia spring and rotating bolt head), giving it a very light weight and clean balance with no gas cylinder or action-bar linkage in the forend. A typical configuration pairs a 28-inch multichoke barrel with a 7mm ventilated rib, a red fiber-optic front bead, four flush-fit choke tubes and adjustable stock shims, on a matte-finished aluminium-alloy receiver with walnut or synthetic furniture. Sold worldwide as an affordable game and clay gun, the Neo is one of ATA Arms' best-known autoloaders.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3290 g (116.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1251 mm (49.25") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Inertia Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 31 N (7.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Cross Bolt Safety
- Features: Inertia Driven Action, Interchangeable Choke Tubes, Ventilated Rib, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Stock Shims, 3 Inch Chamber
Production
Production years: 2005-present
Civilian sporting shotgun produced in multiple field and synthetic configurations.
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
ATA Arms is a major Turkish OEM that also builds shotguns for export under several Western brand names. The Neo line spans field, synthetic and patterned-camo configurations; some specifications vary by barrel length and market. Figures listed reflect a representative 12-gauge 28-inch synthetic model reviewed at roughly 7lb 4oz with a 3-round magazine.
Background
ATA Arms grew from a long line of Turkish gunmakers in the Konya and Istanbul regions and became one of Turkey's largest shotgun exporters, supplying gas-operated autoloaders to Western brands while selling its own Neo line worldwide.