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Heckler & Koch HK CAWS
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Combat Shotguns · Germany
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Heckler&KochHKCAWS

Heckler & Koch HK CAWS
Heckler & Koch HK CAWS Photo: Mulhollant · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
85
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
75
Reliability
65
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
70
Pattern Control
60
Ergonomics
75
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Germany
CategoryCombat Shotguns
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
71
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
32/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
85
Ammunition Versatility
60
Capacity
75
Reliability
65
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
70
Pattern Control
60
Ergonomics
75
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch HK CAWS
Country
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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71
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
  • DesignerHeckler & Koch, Olin Industries (Winchester Group)
  • Weight (Empty)3.7 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.3 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • CartridgeBelted, straight (18.5×76 mmB) ; 12 Gauge
  • Calibre18.5 mm
  • Case Length76 mm
  • Bullet Weight3.1 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction3MOD.3
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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