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RGA-86

Combat Shotguns · Poland · 1986
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RGA-86

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
60
Ammunition Versatility
30
Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Handling
75
Breaching Capability
50
Pattern Control
40
Ergonomics
65
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Poland
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraCold War
In service1986
Operators5 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
30/33
Cold War
87/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
60
Ammunition Versatility
30
Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Handling
75
Breaching Capability
50
Pattern Control
40
Ergonomics
65
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
RGA-86
Country
Production
1986–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1986
  • Service Entry Year1986
  • DesignerS. Ciepielski, M. Czeladzki, S. Derecki, H. Głowicki, W. Koperski, J. Pawłowski and R. Wójcik
  • Weight (Empty)6.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge26 mm special (flare/smoke rounds)
  • Calibre26.7 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire ModesDouble-action
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Magazine Capacity15
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire30
  • Practical Rate of Fire30
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity140 m/s
  • Maximum Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length225 mm
  • Sight TypeFront post and rear flip-up sight
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1986
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1986Production started
40
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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