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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Armsel Striker
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1981
- Service Entry Year1993
- DesignerHilton R. Walker
- Weight (Empty)4.2 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSouth African National Defence Force, Israel Police, Lautaro Special Operations Brigade, Sri Lankan Air Force, People's Army of Vietnam
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge12 gauge
- Calibre18.5 mm
- Calibre Classshotgun
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity12
- Trigger Typesingle-action
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length191 mm
- Sight TypeFixed trough and blade iron sights. Optic rail provision.
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction7MOD.7
- Length (stock folded)508 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer/wood
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitylimited
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1981
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1993Production started
33
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
53COMBAT SHOTGUNS21POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS26SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS77PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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