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KAC Masterkey
Photo: DrBaker of M4Carbine.net · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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KACMasterkey

Tactical / Breaching Shotguns · United States · 1980
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KACMasterkey

KAC Masterkey
KAC Masterkey Photo: DrBaker of M4Carbine.net · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Breaching Effectiveness
85
Compactness
70
Reliability
80
Versatility
60
Capacity
50
Handling
75
Under-Barrel Mounting
90
Ergonomics
65
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryTactical / Breaching Shotguns
In service1980
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
73
Tactical / Breaching Shotguns MASS Rating
3/3
All-Time
Tactical / Breaching Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Breaching Effectiveness
85
Compactness
70
Reliability
80
Versatility
60
Capacity
50
Handling
75
Under-Barrel Mounting
90
Ergonomics
65
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical / breaching shotguns category.
01 / Overview
KAC Masterkey
Production
1980–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL / BREACHING SHOTGUNS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
tactical / breaching shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical / breaching shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Cartridge12 gauge
◈Operation2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL / BREACHING SHOTGUNS RANKING Tactical / Breaching Shotguns
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Firearm mechanism where a sliding fore-end (foregrip) is moved back and forth to eject spent casings and chamber a new round.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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