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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
Ruger Red Label
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1978–2027
Quantity
150,000
Unit Price (current)
$2.6K↗ 431% inflation · 1977→2025
Original Price
$480 (1977)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · COLD WAR
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$2.6K
Original: $480 (1977)
Inflation: +%431
ⓘ 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 Year1977
- DesignerWilliam B. Ruger
- Weight (Empty)2.95 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge12, 20 or 28 gauge
- Calibre12 mm
- Case Length70 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBreak Action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemSingle Shot
- Magazine Capacity2
- Safety Typeautomatic safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length660 mm
- Sight TypeBrass Bead
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialstainless steel
- Furniture MaterialAmerican walnut
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production150,000
- Production Start1978
- Unit Cost480 USD
- Variants35
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1978Production started
- 2027Production ended
48
years in service
49
years in production
150,000
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries9country
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
74COMBAT SHOTGUNS27COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS1073UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS8PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS891PRICE · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Firearm mechanism where the barrel and breech pivot open for loading/unloading, typically via a hinge at the frame.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A firearm feed system where only one round is chambered and fired per cycle, requiring manual reloading.
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