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IZh-94

Combat Shotguns · Russia · 1992
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IZh-94

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
80
Capacity
60
Reliability
85
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
65
Pattern Control
70
Ergonomics
60
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
ManufacturerIzhevsk Mechanical Plant
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraPost-Cold War
In service1992
Operators4 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
72
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
10/35
Post-Cold War
28/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
75
Ammunition Versatility
80
Capacity
60
Reliability
85
Handling
70
Breaching Capability
65
Pattern Control
70
Ergonomics
60
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
IZh-94
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1992–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
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
  • DesignerA. I. Matveyev
  • Weight (Empty)3 kg
  • Notable UsersBelarus, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Ukraine, USA
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge12, 20 gauge, .410 bore, .22 LR, 5.6×39mm, 7.62×39mm, .308 Winchester, 7.62×54mmR
  • Calibre12 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
  • Action TypeBreak Action
  • Fire Modessingle-shot
  • Trigger Typehammerless
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Furniture Materialwalnut or beech
▤Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1993
  • Variants4
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width55 mm
  • Height200 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1992Production started
34
years in service
4
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
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.
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