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Combat Shotguns · Belgium · 2008
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FN SLP
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
90
Ammunition Versatility
85
Capacity
75
Reliability
85
Handling
85
Breaching Capability
85
Pattern Control
80
Ergonomics
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Belgium
ManufacturerFN Herstal
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraPost-Cold War
In service2008
Operators2 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
84
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
1/35
Post-Cold War
3/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
90
Ammunition Versatility
85
Capacity
75
Reliability
85
Handling
85
Breaching Capability
85
Pattern Control
80
Ergonomics
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
FN SLP
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2008–
Unit Price (current)
$1.0K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.0K
Inflation: +%0
84
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year2008
  • DesignerFN Herstal
  • Weight (Empty)3.37 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge12-gauge (2.75" and 3")
  • Calibre18.5 mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length457 mm
  • Sight TypeIron sights with MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) accessory rail
  • Sight Radius447 mm
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2008
  • Unit Cost1,000 USD
  • Variants5
▤Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width61 mm
  • Height201 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2008Production started
18
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
An internal magazine is a pistol magazine that is contained within the grip and loaded from within the firearm.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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