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
Saiga-20
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2005–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
26
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
◎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
- Cartridge20 gauge (12/70)
- Calibre15.6 mm
- Calibre Class20 gauge
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual safety
◇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
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Sight Typeopen sights, optional optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitydetachable magazine, interchangeable barrels
⬢Features5MOD.5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2005Production started
21
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
74COMBAT SHOTGUNS26POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS556RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 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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