MP43 vs M500

MP43 (Shotgun, 12 Gauge) against M500 (Shotgun, 12 Gauge) in WARDOGS: measured damage, fire rate, DPS, weight, attachments and unlocks side by side, with the verdict worked out from the numbers.

Harder hit
MP43MP43 103.97 · M500 103.96
Stronger headshot
M500MP43 157.51 · M500 157.52
Lighter
MP43MP43 3.2 kg · M500 3.52 kg
Unlocks first
MP43MP43 Default · M500 Support Lv 10
More attachments
M500MP43 0 · M500 13

Side-by-side stats

Measured
MP43 weapon render in WARDOGSMP43Shotgun
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M500 weapon render in WARDOGSM500Shotgun
StatMP43M500
ClassShotgunShotgun
Caliber12 Gauge12 Gauge
Chest dmg (FMJ)103.97103.96
Head dmg (FMJ)157.51157.52
RPM—79
DPS—137
Dmg per magazine——
Weight3.2 kg3.52 kg
Fire modesBreak-actionSemi automatic
Magazines——
Largest magazine——
Optics00
Underbarrel09
Muzzle04
UnlockDefaultSupport Lv 10

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MP43 or M500: the verdict

Calculated

The MP43 wins 3 of the 5 categories where they differ (Chest dmg (FMJ), Weight, Unlock); the M500 wins 2 (Head dmg (FMJ), Attachments).

  • Only the M500 has a measured value for DPS so far (137).
  • The MP43 hits harder per shot: 103.97 chest damage against 103.96 for the M500 (0% more).
  • Headshots favor the M500: 157.52 per hit against 157.51 for the MP43.
  • Only the M500 has a measured value for RPM so far (79).
  • The MP43 is lighter at 3.2 kg, against 3.52 kg for the M500 (9% less).
  • The M500 accepts more attachments: 13 against 0 for the MP43.
  • The MP43 unlocks earlier (Default) than the M500 (Support Lv 10).
Open in the comparison tool →MP43 statsM500 stats

MP43 vs M500 damage by ammo type

Measured

Hollow point multiplies damage by exactly ×2 and armor-piercing by ×0.8 against an unarmored target.

AmmoMP43 chestMP43 headM500 chestM500 head
FMJ ×1103.97157.51103.96157.52
Hollow Point ×1————
Armor Piercing ×1————

Values are damage per hit against an unarmored target. How HP and AP interact with armor has not been measured.

The MP43 (Shotgun, 12 Gauge) goes up against the M500 (Shotgun, 12 Gauge). The MP43 wins 3 of the 5 categories where they differ (Chest dmg (FMJ), Weight, Unlock); the M500 wins 2 (Head dmg (FMJ), Attachments). Only the M500 has a measured value for DPS so far (137). The MP43 unlocks earlier (Default) than the M500 (Support Lv 10). With hollow point ammo the MP43 deals — and the M500 — per chest hit; with armor-piercing it is — and —. All damage figures are measured in the Firing Range against an unarmored target at about 20 m; recoil, range falloff and armor are not part of the comparison.

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MP43 statsM500 statsWeapon comparisonDamage calculatorWeapon tier list
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MP43 vs M500 FAQ

Is the MP43 better than the M500 in WARDOGS?

The MP43 wins 3 of the 5 categories where they differ (Chest dmg (FMJ), Weight, Unlock); the M500 wins 2 (Head dmg (FMJ), Attachments). Only the M500 has a measured value for DPS so far (137). These are measured values against an unarmored target; recoil and handling are not included.

Which hits harder, the MP43 or the M500?

The MP43 hits harder per shot: 103.97 chest damage against 103.96 for the M500 (0% more). Headshots favor the M500: 157.52 per hit against 157.51 for the MP43.

Which unlocks first, the MP43 or the M500?

The MP43 unlocks at Default and the M500 at Support Lv 10.

What ammo should I use in the MP43 and M500?

Against unarmored targets hollow point multiplies damage by 2: — per chest hit for the MP43 and — for the M500. Armor-piercing deals ×0.8 of FMJ damage (— and —), and what it gains against armor has not been measured yet, so HP is the measured damage pick.

Which takes more attachments, the MP43 or the M500?

The M500 accepts more attachments: 13 against 0 for the MP43.