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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
MAUL
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2009–2012
Quantity
500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2009
- DesignerMetal Storm
- Weight (Empty)0.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersPapua New Guinea Correctional Services
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge12 gauge (proprietary)
- Calibre18.53 mm
- Calibre Class12 gauge
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
◆Construction4MOD.4
- Receiver Materialcarbon fiber
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitystandalone or underslung
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production500
- Production Start2009
- Production End2012
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
- 2012Production ended
17
years in service
3
years in production
500
units produced
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
101COMBAT SHOTGUNS35POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS35AUSTRALIA · ALL WEAPONS107PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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