Do full auto shotguns exist?

Automatic shotguns are intended for use as military combat shotguns. They are able to fulfill many different combat roles due to the wide variety of shotgun ammunition available. Automatic shotguns have not seen much use in the United States, but have been slightly more popular in some other countries.

How accurate are shotguns in real life?

In the real world, shotguns are a weapon with an effective range anywhere from 20 to 40 meters (66 to 131 feet), depending on the choke used and amount of charge in the shell. But in Video Games, this range is invariably about five to ten meters or less.

What is the automatic shotgun called?

The AA-12 (Auto Assault-12), originally designed and known as the Atchisson Assault Shotgun, is an automatic combat shotgun developed in 1972 by Maxwell Atchisson….

Atchisson AA-12
Length	991 mm (Atchisson Assault Shotgun, 1972) 966 mm (AA-12, 2006)
Barrel length	457 mm
Cartridge	12 Gauge
Action	API blowback

Do belt fed shotguns exist?

This isn’t some ordinary duck-hunting shotgun though: this is a belt-fed shotgun, attached to the lower receiver of an AR-15 rifle. The shotgun has a very short barrel—too short (more on this later)—and fires both full auto and semi-automatic. How does it work?

What is the distance of a 12 gauge shotgun?

Shotguns are typically considered close-range firearms, especially when loaded with buckshot. Beyond about 30 to 50 yards, the spread from most shotguns becomes too unpredictable to reliably guarantee that any of the pellets will hit the intended target.

Does the military use shotguns?

One of the most popular civilian firearms, the shotgun, also has a role as a military weapon. Originally designed as hunting weapons, many armies turn to shotguns for a variety of roles, including close combat and obstacle breaching.

What is an automatic shotgun used for?

Automatic shotguns are intended for use as military combat shotguns. They typically have a high rate of fire and relatively low recoil, making them ideal for engaging targets in a fast-paced, close range combat situation.

Are automatic shotguns reliable?

Automatic shotguns are generally viewed as less reliable than manual operation shotguns, because there are more moving parts and increased chances of error. If any one piece fails, it will most likely halt the operation and cause damage to the weapon and/or user.

Will shotguns replace assault rifles in the future?

Although shotguns are too specialized to replace battle and assault rifles in infantry units, their utility will keep them in arsenals worldwide for the foreseeable future. Shotguns are big bore long guns designed to hunt fast-moving birds and small game.

How effective is a shotgun in combat?

Shotguns are not terribly suited to combat: shotgun shot has a maximum effective range of thirty yards, at which point velocity and predictable shot groupings quickly decline. Solid slugs are useful out to a maximum of one hundred yards.