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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
M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System
Category
Country
Production
2003–
Quantity
9,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2003
- Service Entry Year2003
- DesignerIra M. Kay
- Weight (Empty)1.361 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States, Ukraine
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge12 gauge shotgun shells
- Calibre18.5 mm
- Calibre Class12 gauge
▣Operation2MOD.2
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length196.85 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
- Overall Length419.1 mm
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
▤Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production9,000
- Production Start2003
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- 2003Production started
23
years in service
9,000
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
M26 MODULAR ACCESSORY SHOTGUN SYSTEM · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
32COMBAT SHOTGUNS12POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS740UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS39PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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