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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
Molot Bekas-M
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1996–2012
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1997
- DesignerPetr Mokrushin
- Notable UsersBelarus, Russian Federation
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge12 gauge or 16 gauge
- Calibre18.5 mm
- Case Length70 mm
- Calibre Class12 gauge, 16 gauge
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypePump Action
- Fire Modespump-action
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity6
- Safety Typecross-bolt safety
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight TypeBead or open sights (all iron sights), receiver mount for scopes
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
- Furniture Materialwalnut stock, walnut forearm, plastic pistol grip
- Modularitydetachable barrel, interchangeable chokes
▤Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1999
- Production End2012
- Unit Cost300 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
- 2012Production ended
30
years in service
16
years in production
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
70COMBAT SHOTGUNS25POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS534RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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 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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