Nobody misses with a shotgun. Although these weapons lack the accuracy and finesse of the other weapons , their brutal power is a worthwhile trade-off. At close range, these weapons are unmatched, capable of killing with one shot. In multiplayer , shotguns can be equipped by every kit and their unlocks are tied to your global score. The more you play (with any kit) the more shotguns you unlock.
870 Combat
Magazine Capacity: 4
Fire Mode: Pump Action
MP Unlock: 6,800 Global Score
Performance Summary:
Very High Power
Very Short Range
High Mobility
The 870 Modular Combat Shotgun (MCS) is a rugged, powerful shotgun ideal in close-quarter battle where breaching and stopping power are critical.
Field Notes
The 870 is the first shotgun available to all kits and it’s also one of the most powerful weapons in the game. But you better kill your target with the first shot, because loading a new shell with the pump action can take a while, leaving you open to retaliation. Plus, when all four shells have been expended from the weapon’s tube magazine, new shells must be loaded one at a time. If you’re quick and accurate at close range, however, this weapon is very deadly.
Saiga 20K Semi
Magazine Capacity: 6
Fire Mode: Semiautomatic
MP Unlock: 10,900 Global Score
Performance Summary:
High Power
Very Short Range
High Mobility
A Russian-made 20-gauge, gas-operated, semiautomatic shotgun, similar in appearance to the AK-74. It uses a 6-round box magazine for easy loading and has an excellent rate of fire with devastating stopping power.
Field Notes
The Saiga 20K addresses many of the drawbacks of the 870, offering a quick semiautomatic fire mode as well as a box magazine, allowing for quicker reloads. So all you have to do is pull the trigger each time you want to fire a shot, making it very effective in close-quarter combat . But each shot fired does much less damage than those of the pump-action shotguns. Still, the higher rate of fire helps offset this, making the S20K a true contender during point-blank duels.
SPAS-12 Combat
Magazine Capacity: 4
Fire Mode: Pump Action
MP Unlock: 296,800 Global Score
Performance Summary:
Very High Power
Very Short Range
High Mobility
Designed for police and military applications, the SPAS-12 is a versatile, reliable, pump-action shotgun. It has been in service for nearly 40 years and is still a favorite among special ops.
Field Notes
The SPAS-12 is always a popular choice, mostly because it looks so cool. But beyond aesthetics, this compact pump-action shotgun delivers some serious hurt, comparable to the 870. However, the SPAS-12 is just a little bit underpowered. Still, it’s a bit shorter than the 870, making it a little easier to maneuver in tight quarters.
TOZ-194
Magazine Capacity: 4
Fire Mode: Pump Action
MP Unlock: N/A
Performance Summary:
Very High Power
Very Short Range
High Mobility
A conventional pump-action shotgun with 12-gauge stopping power. It was originally designed for the Russian military but was never adopted for service. Instead, it has gained popularity with sport shooters and security forces internationally.
Field Notes
The T194 and SPAS-12 are nearly identical in size and performance. However, the T194 offers a bit more power, a welcome feature in any firefight. This weapon is only available in the single player campaign .
Neostead 2000 Combat
Magazine Capacity: 4
Fire Mode: Pump Action
MP Unlock: 349,500 Global Score
Performance Summary:
Very High Power
Very Short Range
High Mobility
South African pump-action shotgun featuring an unusual bullpup design for a shotgun. Another original innovation is the magazine placement, above the barrel. Also, in contrast to most pump-action shotguns, the pump action is forward.
Field Notes
The Neostead 2000 is the best pump-action shotgun, packing immense power into a compact, maneuverable package. But the weapon still requires a fair amount of discipline and skill to reap its lethal benefits. It’s still a pump-action shotgun, meaning slow reloads and long pauses in between each shot. So line up your shots carefully and make them count.
USAS-12 Auto
Magazine Capacity: 7
Fire Mode: Automatic
MP Unlock: 376,900 Global Score
Performance Summary:
Medium Power
Very Short Range
High Mobility
The South Korean-made USAS-12 is a gas-operated, magazine-fed shotgun capable of either semiautomatic or full auto fire. Its bulk and weight are no deterrent when mission requirements ask for firepower and capacity.
Field Notes
As the only fully automatic shotgun available, the USAS-12 is in a class of its own. But the weapon’s high rate of fire comes at a price. Each shot does considerably less damage than any of the other shotguns. Plus, the weapon’s small 7-round magazine requires constant reloading. If you choose this weapon, be sure to apply the extended shotgun magazine specialization to double the magazine capacity.
