M29 CQA Shotgun

The M29 CQA Shotgun (Close-Quarters-Assault Shotgun) is a twenty-shell pump-action shotgun used by USC military personnel for close combat fighting. The M29 CQA has the largest magazine of any close-quarters shotgun assigned to the USC Armed services.

Design Details

The M29 CQA Shotgun features a detachable 20-shell drum magazine and is chambered for 25 gauge ammunition. The base model, the M29 may be fed up to six shells whereas the M29-2 variant accepts twelve. It is a special-purpose weapon used in any situation where the range of engagement is limited and when over-penetration is not desirable, but maximum stopping power is required. Some variants of the M29 CQA shotgun feature a smart-linked controllable choke.

Production overview

Designer: Mark Anderson Jr.
Designed: 2250s
Manufacturer: Mars Corps Armory
Produced: 2255
Model series: M29
Type: Combat Shotgun
Cost: $850

Specifications

Length: 112.9 cm (44.4 in)
Width: 11.2 cm (4.4 in)
Height: 24.4 cm (9.6 in)
Weight: 3.6 kilograms (7.9 lb.)
Caliber: 25-gauge, .620
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Feed system: 20-shell detachable drum