

But the automatic receiver fires barely faster than (manually) rapid-firing the semi-automatic version. The combat shotgun can, however, be upgraded to be a fully automatic weapon at the expense of reduced range (in contrast to other weapons where fully automatic modification mainly reduces damage per shot and only has a small effect on the range).

Each shell holds 7 (shot) pellets by default. As indicated by the metal stamping on the weapon's bolt, the combat shotgun is chambered for 12 gauge shotgun shells. The weapon is semi-automatic, and being magazine fed it does well in clearing out rooms and ripping apart enemies at close range. The default combat shotgun utilizes an 8 round box magazine but can be upgraded with a 12 round extended magazine or a 32 round drum magazine. Most combat shotguns are fully automatic and have a drum magazine, giving them a definite advantage over break-action double-barrel shotguns.

While limited in range, the multiple projectiles typically used in a shotgun shell provide increased hit probability unmatched by other small arms, usually utilized in close-range combat. To change it, please edit the transcluded page.Ī combat shotgun is a shotgun that is intended for use in an offensive role, typically by a military force. And combined with damage increasing shotgun perks and the Enforcer perk which allows for crippling of limbs with each projectile (8 pellets = 8 chances to cripple), allows the pump action shotgun to stay viable throughout the game.This section is transcluded from Combat shotgun. The shotgun might fall off in performance in later areas, but it's a handy backup weapon or go-to gun for farming lower level areas. One of the mainstay weapons of the game even without shotgun perks, the pump action is a veritable classic that combines decent fire rates, generous ammo capacity, and high damage into one compact package. The ruggedness and simplicity of the mechanism, excellent layout, and good firepower made it very popular across the United States. Pumping the weapon cycles the action, ejecting the shell and loading another one into the chamber. A staple of law enforcement agencies and home defense across the United States, the pump action shotgun is a simple, reliable weapon.
