Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
QBS-09
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
82
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 Year2005
- Service Entry Year2009
- DesignerNorinco
- Weight (Empty)3.45 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersPeople's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge12/65 gauge
- Calibre18.4 mm
- Case Length65 mm
- Calibre Classshotgun
- Bullet Weight1.4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity420 m/s
- Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length382 mm
- Sight TypeBead Front
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2005
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
17
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8COMBAT SHOTGUNS4POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS28PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS38PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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