Is the M500 or the MP43 better in WARDOGS?

The M500 is the faster killer at 100 m unarmored (0.29 s vs 0.33 s to the upper torso) and keeps the edge against Level 2 armor (0.29 s vs 0.33 s). The MP43 costs $400 to the M500's $1,200 — every respawn compounds that gap. Open the live comparison to test other ranges, ammo types and armor tiers.

Which kills faster, M500 or MP43?

At 100 m against an unarmored upper torso the M500 needs 0.29 s and the MP43 0.33 s, bullet flight time included. Armor and ammo choice can reorder them.

Which is cheaper, M500 or MP43?

The MP43 costs $400 versus $1,200 (Support 10) for the M500.

M500 vs MP43 — WARDOGS Weapon Comparison

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	M500	MP43
Class	Shotgun	Shotgun
Price	$1,200	$400
Weight	3.52 kg	3.2 kg
Unlock	Support 10	—
Calibre	12g Buckshot	12g Buckshot
Fire rate	120 RPM	900 RPM
Muzzle velocity	480 m/s	391 m/s
Damage @ 25 m	198.0 (×8 pellets)	198.0 (×8 pellets)
Damage @ 100 m	193.8 (×8 pellets)	193.8 (×8 pellets)
TTK @ 25 m (no armor)	0.06 s	0.07 s
TTK @ 100 m (no armor)	0.29 s	0.33 s
TTK @ 100 m (Level 2 vest)	0.29 s	0.33 s

Damage and TTK: Standard (FMJ) ammo to the upper torso, bullet flight time included, from the beta ballistics data. The live tool covers every hit location, ammo type, armor tier and range — and graphs the crossover points.

Shotgun figures assume every pellet connects — realistic up close, generous at range.

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Complete attributes, attachments and unlock details on each database page: M500 · MP43.

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