Shotguns: most powerful under 1 joule

The 17 most powerful under 1 J shotguns in the database, out of 17 with data.

How this ranking works

We rank replicas in this category that stay within Italy's 1 joule limit by energy. Within the limit the real difference comes from hop-up, barrel and accuracy, which we do not measure.

  1. 1 0.89 J*
  2. 2 0.89 J*
  3. 3 0.89 J*
  4. 4 0.84 J*
  5. 5
    G&P M870 RAS Tactical (Shorty) Spring · 2550 g · 22 BB
    0.84 J*
  6. 6 0.78 J*
  7. 7 0.78 J*
  8. 8 0.75 J*
  9. 9
    Tokyo Marui AA12 Sledgehammer AEG Airsoft Shotgun AEG (electric) · 3900 g · 93 BB
    0.63 J*
  10. 10 0.63 J*
  11. 11
    Maruzen M1100 Black Version Live Shell 'AUTOMATIC' Shotgun Gas NBB (non-blowback) · 2700 g · 7 BB
    0.45 J*
  12. 12
    Maruzen M870 Black Version Gas NBB (non-blowback) · 2550 g · 4 BB
    0.45 J*
  13. 13
    Maruzen M870 Extension Custom Black Version Gas NBB (non-blowback) · 2600 g · 6 BB
    0.45 J*
  14. 14
    Maruzen M870 Extension Custom Wood Stock Version Gas NBB (non-blowback) · 2600 g · 6 BB
    0.45 J*
  15. 15
    Maruzen M870 Wood Stock Version Gas NBB (non-blowback) · 2550 g · 4 BB
    0.45 J*
  16. 16
    KTW Ithaca M37 Feather Light Spring · 1400 g · 42 BB
    0.43 J*
  17. 17 0.11 J*

* Joules estimated with 0.20 g BBs, the measuring standard: the source does not give the weight.

For information only, based on the energy the manufacturer declares for this version. Not legal advice: always check current local law and the version the shop sells.

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