Shotgun
M500 vs MP43
The MP43 kills faster: 200 ms against 1500 ms for the M500, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The MP43 is $800 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. Both fire 12g, so you can share ammo with a squadmate running the other one.
| Stat | M500 | MP43 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 25 | 25 |
| RPM | 120 | 900 (better) |
| DPS | 50 | 375 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 4 |
| Time to kill | 1500 ms | 200 ms (better) |
| Price | $1,200 | $400 (better) |
| Caliber | 12g | 12g |
| Stats won | 0 | 4 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | M500 | MP43 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 500 msHP | 2 shots · 67 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 2500 msAP | 6 shots · 333 msAP |
| Chest, level 4 | 8 shots · 3500 msAP | 8 shots · 467 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 1000 msFMJ | 3 shots · 133 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the M500 is D tier and the MP43 is A tier.
The MP43 kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The MP43 is also $800 cheaper, so it is the better buy on both counts.
You unlock the M500 at Support level 10.
Questions
- Is the M500 better than the MP43?
- No, the MP43 kills faster in most armor matchups. The MP43 is $800 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the M500 or the MP43?
- The MP43, at $400 against $1,200.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The MP43: 8 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 8 shots for the M500.
- Do the M500 and MP43 use the same ammo?
- Yes, both fire 12g.