HS10 - Black Ops Multiplayer Weapon Guide

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In this episode we're covering the HS10.
It's a semi-automatic weapon, unlocked once you've purchased all of the other shotguns.
The HS10, or High Standard Model 10, is a US weapon, manufactured by the High Standard Manufacturing Company.
It was designed in the mid 1950s, sold to High Standard in the mid 1960s - and the first units were produced in 1967.
An unusual design, the HS10 has a bullpup configuration, with the trigger some distance ahead of the action.
This means the weapon is of shorter overall length than a conventional shotgun - a useful trait when it comes to close-quarter interior use.
Other bullpup shotguns include the South African NeoStead 2000, and the more recent Kel-Tec KSG.
The HS10's short, balanced design meant that it was suitable for firing one-handed: ideal for situations where you need a manoeuvrable weapon.
The weapon was designed by police sergeant Alferd Crouch for law enforcement, SWAT, and other tactical units.
The weapon's favourable handling, paired with the versatility and power of a 12 gauge shotgun, made for an ideal entry weapon: and upon the weapon's introduction it was adopted by some police agencies.
However, it was found to have reliability issues - the semi-automatic action failing to cycle reliably, amongst a few other ergonomic faults.
In 1970 there was an updated model manufactured - the High Standard Model 10B - but many of the original issues remained.
The HS10 fires 12 gauge cartridges, 2 and 3-quarter inches in length.
It feeds from a 4-round capacity tube magazine underneath the barrel, and this capacity is reflected in Black Ops.
The HS10 is a low damage shotgun, dealing as much damage per shot as the SPAS-12.
Like the SPAS, the HS10 makes up for this lower than average damage with a higher rate of fire - up to 341 rounds per minute, meaning you can empty the magazine very quickly.
This makes the weapon more forgiving of poor aim - should your first shot fail to kill, you have an additional three at the ready.
Recoil is seldom a factor with the shotguns, as the shot dispersion lessens the need for precision.
Shot spread is moderate, and the HS10 is one of the shotguns that benefits from aiming down the sight, a tighter spread yielding more consistent kills.
When using the single HS10, then - I'd recommend aiming.
Aim time is standard for the shotgun class, at a sprightly 200 milliseconds.
Reloads are performed per-shell, with the first round taking 1.65 seconds, and every subsequent one 0.65 seconds.
Shotguns tend not to have a spectacular selection of attachment choices available, and as such there's only one choice for the HS10.
Dual Wield is unique to the shotgun category, granting you two HS10s for double the close-range firepower.
This attachment is true-to-life, as the shotgun can be fired one-handed: although it is generally not advised to fire from the left shoulder, as the spent hulls are ejected with quite some force.
Nevertheless, in-game this isn't a problem, and the twin shotguns will prove much more deadly up close than the single HS10.
Of course, you must get close to put the pair of HS10s to work - and our class will be built around the potential close-range torrent of buckshot that these weapons can fire.
Such close-range punch works well with shock tactics - getting as close to the enemy as quickly as possible, and tackling entire groups with overwhelming firepower.
This is a great way to tackle enemy hardpoints, eroding entrenched defenders and opening up avenues through which your team can move safely.
The HS10 is a weapon with unparalleled close-range performance: with two shotguns capable of dispensing rapid-fire buckshot, there's not much that can withstand such a powerful force.
Unlike some shotguns, you're not reliant on a one-shot kill, either - so you can be a little looser in your aim, and adjust suitably for any needed follow-up shots.
With up to 8 shells on tap, if you're able to get close to a group of enemies you can cut them down mercilessly.
This weapon is only effective at a short range, however - if you're tackling an enemy outside of the weapon's comfort zone you're gonna have a bad time.
At long range, you'll be left helpless - meaning that effective use of this weapon is utterly dependent on your mobility and positioning.
The HS10's magazine is a little less generous than the SPAS-12's, too - 4 rounds is normally enough, but there will be occasions when you're left empty thanks to either bad luck or this weapon's sometimes inconsistent performance.
Still, assuming you put this weapon to task as close to the enemy as you dare, you'll usually find you have the superior weapon - with even the high damage automatic rifles too slow to adequately resist.
When it comes to fast-paced, close-quarter gunfights - when compared to the HS10, few weapons will perform...
...to such a High Standard.

[@alexxx256]

Black Ops for some reason had a lot of weird, forgotten, and rare weapons like the ASP, China Lake, HS10, Stoner.

[@corvo_1776]

stoner was such a good gun, I still use it now

[@venomousbook]

+afc_josh stoner is awesome but hs10 with dual is god tire

[@rubberwoody]

lots of prototypes the developers said the black ops would have access to the most cutting edge 60s tech

[@averagehuman2987]

Not to mention the G11

[@mattyicicles1608]

@@averagehuman2987 or the Kiparis LMAO

[@thatironblock]

for those who didn't get the pun stuart brown said "to such a high standard" HS = high standard

[@MisterPersonSiR_]

HS = high skill I always think of hs top with this gun

[@rashadmartin378]

thatironblock Xbox Ahoy makes the best puns ever.

[@maxdurk4624]

thatironblock Wow, its not like he literally explained that earlier in the video or anything.

[@putyourfaithinthelight749]

HS-Hearth Stone

[@zacoman2225]

Max Durk He explained it so the slower people like you could understand

[@idebahsatasn]

Can I borrow your enemies, mine shoot back

[@rafaeldejong8029]

I know this was 2 years ago but you stole the comment.

[@catinthehat8248]

Rafael de Jong How you know?

[@rafaeldejong8029]

Cat In The Hat I saw it on another video and the comment was older

[@catinthehat8248]

Rafael de Jong Oh, alright fair enough...

[@KamenRaiden]

@@maxdurk4624 Ahoy uses bots for the purpose of showing off the weapon. Look at the clan tag. 3arc for treyarch.

[@antonioklaic2740]

Is it just me or does anybody else feel like in a mech when dual wielding it ?

[@Meminjo]

+Antonio Klaić ne to si samo ti...

[@danielhyson6079]

Yes

[@negrualexandru5702]

Use flak jacket,steady aim, Asp or m1911 both akimbo ,and akimbo Hs10 and you are pretty much a moving tank.

[@weakestlink20]

This weapon is amazing once you get a good feel of it. Steady Aim HS10's never felt to satisfying and powerful.

[@venomousbook]

The best way to use the hs10s is secondary dual pythons perks scavanger, steady aim, marathon nades semtex, concussions, and any equipment really and go rek face or troll works either way

[@weakestlink20]

venomousbook Yep. Either way you look at it, the Dual Wield HS-10's are powerful. I couldn't care less about the single HS-10, though.

[@venomousbook]

Single hs10 what the hell is that the answer all wrong i used the single only a couple of times and i did get kills with it but it didn't feel right then went to dual hs10s and i was like oh hell yeah now we in the zone let's beast some noobs

[@weakestlink20]

venomousbook Sounds pretty damn good.

[@venomousbook]

Oh on about sound now are we well when you alternate the triggers fast enough it sounds like a full auto shotgun god damn sexy or if you use the hs10s and someone else has the dual skorpions sounds like full auto as well its mental

[@SuperLimenade]

I just wanted to say that I have been devotedly watching this series from THE DAY it started! It must have been a year ago now? Excellent work, Stu!

[@JCally83]

without a doubt my favorite series on KZbin, well done Stuart

[@vixylafoen]

This gun would have been the best shotgun if extended mags existed for it.

[@connerforbis1466]

Connor Fort Well it feeds from a tube mag, so you can't really extend it...

[@gabrielrabelo6982]

+Charlie Burton of course, but in bo2 they didn't care for the logic

[@connerforbis1466]

Gabriel Rabelo Touche

[@weakestlink20]

+Gabriel Rabelo Neither did MW2 nor MW3.

[@gabrielrabelo6982]

weakestlink20 yeah

[@weakestlink20]

It's a bad idea to use shotguns without Ghost. With such mobile-based weaponry, a simple Spy Plane can spell your doom while you're in the middle of trying to sneak through a team's defenses and kill enemies.

[@roddydykes7053]

weakestlink20 yeah but that movement buff is nice just to be faster than your average player

[@mv7853]

Let them come to me and get blown tf away

[@kaiserairsoftentertainment1129]

A wise Russian man with a DP-28 once said, "Let them come."

[@DimtheEnderman]

Then dont sneak with it?

[@sneakyshadow7]

This gun is really underrated. I barely ever see it getting used, and when I do, it's duel-wielded. A single HS-10 is actually really good.

[@MrExiaRevolution]

This one sounded very professional stu, with your constant talk of assisting team, in terms of military tactics. Your best one so far.

[@ThatDutchIdiot]

These are the only CoD videos I watch, just because for the commentary. Love these weapon guides, even when I didn't play CoD for nearly a year now

[@motormouth2472]

I feel that this shotgun is underrated. Yes it might be a very odd design and it might not be as good as a couple of other shotguns but with careful shot displacement, and great respect, you and the HS10, will be working miracles.

[@bread4747]

I wanna go back in time :(

[@baggychheese]

Definitely the best clips I've seen from you Stu.

[@_Snowflame]

It looks like the second HS10 you pick up when you rock out on dual wield is actually specially made to be fired from the left hand. It appears to be a perfect mirror of the asymmetrical HS10 model held in the right hand.

[@SammiiLuVTTV]

Malte, u know the ks 23 shotgun, why didn't they add that. It was actually a good gun in campaign

[@maltemolin9787]

yeah it was pretty good.

[@SammiiLuVTTV]

its so dumb to not add that gun in multiplayer instead of adding a stupid stakeout.

[@thaddeusmcthickthunderthig1606]

I know this comment wasn't for me but I agree so freaking much. That shotgun was so good and would have loved to have it in multiplayer. That would hve gave the shotguns in bo1 a revival. And the dragonfire shotgun be a killstreaks or in a care package like the grim reaper. So many things that would have improved the multiplayer.

[@theoneandonly9282]

+Nirmal Chhetri also the model 1887 it was in campaign also

[@rubberwoody]

no it wasnt

[@ehkoin]

Stu, I've always wanted to hear you say this: "I'll have the blueberry muffin with a side of butter."

[@Atomsk211]

Man still some of the best youtube videos on here.

[@HeadSh0tDH]

Great video :D I was just thinking if the minecraft guide was ever going to come back. I know it was a joke but if you have anytime left over after doing black ops 2 I think the audience will love them

[@xSweetRebelx]

"You're gonna have a bad time" LOOOL

[@engineerskalinera]

dat wordplay at the end tho

[@lennyfais5040]

It's why I love his videos!

[@RedNBlackTarget]

I've always loved the dual weild HS10's. They are awesome and I use them whenever I get a map that permits it. :)

[@denzelnolet]

WOW someone who actually adds Captions. Thanks Stewart.

[@eangdaniec8515]

The HS10 wasn't meant to shoot one handed, because the stock swivels, allowing for comfort ability.

[@tobos8909]

Maybe not, but the bullpup design grants it near perfect weight distribution and compact size, so the option is very much there

[@eangdaniec8515]

Tony O'Neill This just means that they locked up the joint of the stock.

[@maltemolin9787]

Ranking all shotguns in bo1 1:Spas12 2:Hs10 3:Olympia 4:Stakeout

[@SammiiLuVTTV]

The SPAS 12 in this game is balanced. In mw2 the gun is op.

[@verttisyrjala]

What are you talking about? Stakeout is great.

[@maltemolin9787]

Yeah my opinions have changed. Olympia is the worst

[@verttisyrjala]

Malte Molin Yeah.

[@venomousbook]

just swap the hs 10 with the spas and that's me I have 2768 kills with the hs 10 how much do you have

[@anarki1211]

Stu, I'd just like to say, I got Civilization game because of you (Civ 3), and it is now one of my favorite games. I think it would be fantastic if you did a lets play, or maybe tip videos. I know you mentioned it, I just support the idea.

[@maxdurk4624]

I just noticed where the clan tag goes on the HS10. That looks sick.

[@griffindhanota7630]

I used to think this shotgun looked ugly but after seeing it can duel weild it looks like an a.g.r

[@tobos8909]

I thought it looked ugly, but now it looks kind of awesome :3

[@masterofrockets]

Here from BrandonHerrera

[@CocoaBeans660]

yep

[@wutisupmon]

I don't even play cod that much, but I enjoy the hell out of all your videos.

[@dimb9]

These have become a central part of my sunday morning

[@jonnysrt8229]

im still playing black ops1 and no one uses them until i started using them i see a couple now using them haha is good with dualwield and steadyaim nd yea add me on psn we can go play all of us with are hs10s and whip ass Gamer-_-jonny aka the one who made hs10s famous in bo1 2015 haha (:

[@Arab_monkey]

2 + 2 = fish fish has 3 limbs 3 is triangle triangle has 3 sides illuminati confirmed

[@UnsoughtLyric]

That pun brought a tear to my eye.

[@RilaAudio]

I'm back, 10 years later, to thank you for pronouncing H correctly.

[@Sentinalh]

I find it funny that there was a Battlefield 3 commercial before this Black Ops video. Great job as always Stu, fantastic.

[@kaloci93]

I don't even play COD, but i still watch your videos! They are great.

[@ScripturesUK]

thank you for showing the full class near the end.

[@FedJimSmith]

I'm so excited on you Stu to make some Black Ops 2 futuristic weapons.

[@TheShow5over]

AWESOME video, as usual.

[@mistamaog]

With the exception of the SPAS-12, if you use that, use steady aim, it helps a lot!

[@ogtpot40]

I really enjoy you're content good job and keep it up

[@PhamilyGuy2Pac]

That's true, although both L4D and L4D2 are also for the XBOX 360. Even if he didn't cover the damage levels, I would imagine what he would at least about the guns' looks and their backgrounds, like what he did for the "Weapons of Modern Warfare" episodes. (Ex.) The AK-47 assault rifle in L4D2 is, in appearance, closely resembles the AKM, which is the enhanced variant of the AK-47. The AK-47 in-game also utilizes a 40-round Tapco polymer magazine, as opposed to the common 30-round steel mag.

[@hh4826]

The HS10 is just a normal High Standard semi-auto shotgun converted into a bullpup. Ian from Forgotten Weapons has a great video about it.

[@TheAlecNew]

i already sold black ops, but i still like watching these because stu is so good at making these videos haha

[@wildpig99]

I swear i remembered you saying that you would reccomend second chance on this one. Either way, great vid as always the pun was good this week. It took awhile to get, but its good once you understand it.

[@MikeLennonProduction]

Very clean, simple, and Clever!

[@YaoiStick]

Yes, in Black Ops you lower the spread when you aimdown the sights with the Shotguns. That's usually why I don't use Steady Aim to any of my shotgun classes, except for the double HS-10's of course!

[@djrollin212]

Stu, you seemed to have to forgotten to mention that the Dual Wielded HS10's Reload like a clip and not per shell, and the reload canceling shaves a little over a second off the reload times. But other then that a phenomenal weapon guide!

[@nickUK88]

Superb stuff!

[@SmugCoffeeMan]

Has school work to do tommorrow. Sees XboxAhoy video No sleep for me!

[@noxiuz]

that end pun, was actually pretty good

[@Str8UpBustasGem]

ahh, the next episode is gouing to be the precision sniper rifle - 1 from H&K, I use this rifle when I take a good position and watch an area I like to call my kill zone, also known as array, anyway I have a question for you stu, when will you be doing the work for the next episode of behind the lines? because your episode on the FN FAL was brilliant and I hope to see more, keep up the good work :)

[@Tim_M56]

Hey, Stu, great pun and great reference to the meme towards the end! Also, don't worry about the weapon guides for BO2, roughly 90% are real guns so you'll be ok.

[@MrFastFutt]

Love that you included the youre gonna have a bad time meme

[@Box0rz]

These guns dual wielded are BEAST! I always kick ass when using them (I think my highest or second highest weapon K/D is with HS10.)

[@droolerdork]

There were some great kills in this vid

[@TheGreatBigVinny]

cant help but to use the HS10 the next time i play BO, great vid stuart

[@ColtCommander45]

Most informative!

[@800eddie008]

I would watch refrigerator reviews from XboxAhoy... so much epicness :D

[@TheShumpster]

I agree. That would be really interesting.

[@t0psecret3]

love how it climax's at the end then he says the awful pun :) keep it up steurt love the vids :))

[@Tushgup]

Love this guy!

[@kingbeetle1]

I love how he put a meme reference in there ;D nice ending pun too!

[@XxDEDEYExX]

XboxAhoy, can't wait for your BOPs II weapon guide. Hope you're not still restricted by your CoD Elite commitments.

[@xJonScheinerx]

That's funny, I used the TMP all the way up to mastery, and I loved the TMP with extended mags.

[@Sam-bg2ur]

You could make the reload really short. when with duel weild once the four (reload number) came onto the screen, all you had to do was sprint then you could fire way faster

[@heyitsyoon]

Hey Stu! I was wondering if your parents have ever seen your videos? What do Mr. and Mrs. Xboxahoy think about your work? (btw this is the greatest channel ever)

[@MattII33]

Please, I'd love to hear all about a game that hasn't been released yet, Future Gamer.

[@Nerdasaurus13]

One thing you failed to mention is that you can save more than a second on reloads if you cancel the animation by sprinting or any other means when you dual wield. I am not sure about a single shotgun though but you can practically halve the time it takes you to reload on the dual wield HS10s.

[@Plokijuh1229]

The hs10 is actually quite good sinle with sleight of hand. Lots of fun

[@RUSEliive]

I really think he should do a Q and A video over some black ops 2 when it comes out.

[@llIllIIIlllIIIIIIIII]

XboxAhoy, when reloading you dont have to wait for the full animation movments of the shotgun. when reloading notice the number of bullets is already 4 and full after 1 sec of reloading!

[@N00BPUN1SH3R]

interesting history once again

[@Yan.H]

i see thanks for the heads up look forward to it :)

[@Allnames23]

This gun actually works really well

[@liILCOLBy]

ok thanks for your advice it really helps me out

[@soldier18ify]

hey stu, now that you are reaching the end of your black ops weapon guides, what is your favourite gun in each glass on black ops? remember only one for each, so seven in total.

[@darkzsniperz3914]

great series!!! Are you going to do this on Black ops 2? That would be awesome!!!!!!!

[@UFODave69]

waited so long for this episode dragon claws were my favourite

[@MrFacecake]

I see what you did there, well played.

[@kstanni87]

I'd recommend this for akimbo HS-10's class HS-10 akimbo CZ-75 with ext.mags as a backup Frag grenades are good for throwing at unsuspecting enemies while staying unnoticed by unaware enemies. Scavenger for ammunition since the hs-10 has a very low starting supply. Steady Aim which makes it easier to use akimbo weapons and helps with hipfire performance and shotgun spread Marathon for relentless sprinting making it easier to get around enemies and get into good firing positions

[@danielhyson6079]

Such a good ending pun!

[@jaredbellow]

I miss HS10s. Damn this video made me want to play some black ops.

[@kenatrivera123]

Very sophisticated comment you have there buddy.

[@UnknownDarkness17]

Stuart, you said quite a while in your bonus footage you played Pokemon when you were younger. Any chance you'd do some guides for different Pokemon on Retro Ahoy? And will you do weapon guides for the Zombies Wonder Weapons (Ray Gun, Scavenger, ThunderGun, Monkey Bombs, etc.) as well as the ones to be introduced in Black Ops 2?

[@GlennBacca]

One of my favourite guns in the game :D

[@SoulfighterPSN]

i love this video so good

[@sirfragalot92]

He stated earlier in the video that HS10 stands for High Standard Model 10, and was created by a company called High Standard.

[@b.ferguson3025]

Stuart+pun=face palm. XD JK- props for making such consistently awesome content!!!

[@MrFunkyFresh7]

love your puns... one of my favs was the stoner

[@TunezCottage]

During times of waiting for the next Call of Duty you should consider going back in time and covering the guns featured in games like Call of Duty 4 and World at War. Would be highly entertaining

[@MattII33]

"If you're tackling an enemy outside of the weapons comfort zone, you're gonna have a bad time." Best line in the whole video.

[@116Thommo]

I like that one man,give you props for that :)

[@Darthoblivion24]

This honestly is my favorite shotgun in Black Ops. One good shot from both of the weapons on Akimbo and boom, dead. Also it has an EXTREMELY fast reload on the akimbo, don't even need SoH.

[@Edman1024]

Dual Wield in MP and zombies, this shotgun is a beast

[@Steven38112]

perhaps you should have included how the reload animation can be slow, but if you reload cancel, it can shave a fair amount of time off when it is dual wielded

[@MrMoldyMurder]

Stu,do you play any RPGs like Skyrim,fallout,or the witcher 2?And did you play any of the crysis series?I love your work stu keep it up! :D

[@deadlyshizzno]

took me a second or two to get the pun but pretty good!