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Saiga-20

Combat Shotguns · Russia · 2005
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Saiga-20

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
60
Ammunition Versatility
50
Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Handling
75
Breaching Capability
65
Pattern Control
55
Ergonomics
70
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Russia
ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
26/35
Post-Cold War
74/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
60
Ammunition Versatility
50
Capacity
70
Reliability
85
Handling
75
Breaching Capability
65
Pattern Control
55
Ergonomics
70
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Saiga-20
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2005–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year2005
  • Service Entry Year2005
  • DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
  • Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersRussian police, civilian shooters
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
  • Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,500
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)30 m
  • Maximum Range100 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
21
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Saiga-12 1997
Saiga-20 2005
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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 mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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