M500
A 6-shell pump shotgun from the Support track. Two buckshot blasts drop an armoured enemy.
| Type | Pump-action shotgun |
| Calibre | 12 gauge |
| Fire mode | semi-auto (cycles after every shot) |
| Price | $1,200 |
| Unlock | Support, level 10, $50,000 |
| Levels | Support |
| Base damage | 25 × 8 pellets |
| Fire rate | 120 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 480 m/s |
| Effective range | 70 m |
| Aim-down-sights time | 0.36 s |
| Weight | 3.52 kg |
| Inventory size | 4 × 2 (8 slots) |
Lethality
Section titled “Lethality”Calculated from the game database: an enemy with 100 health in level 1 armour, hit in the upper torso, standard ammo, within full-damage range.
| Damage per hit | 83.2 |
| Hits to kill | 2 |
| Time to kill | 0.50 s |
Magazines and ammo
Section titled “Magazines and ammo”| Ammo | Per pack | Price | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckshot | 24 | $60 | free |
| Slug | 24 | $200 | $5,000 |
Pros and cons
Section titled “Pros and cons”Pros
- 6-shell tube
- 2 shots to kill
- Slugs ($200) add range
Cons
- 70 m effective range
- Pump between shots: 120 rpm
- $50,000 unlock (Support level 10)
How to use it
Section titled “How to use it”- Good for defending a FOB and fighting indoors.
- Switch to your main weapon for targets past 50 m.