Shotguns are the most powerful gun class in Free Fire at close range. Due to their high damage per bullet - you can just go around one-shotting people with a headshot. Amongst the weapons in this class, the two most powerful guns are the newly introduced MAG-7 and the two-shot M1887.

In this article, Gurugamer.com is going to analyze M1887 vs MAG-7 vs M1014 to see which one of them is the best shotgun in the game.

Table of Contents

1 - About the M1887

The Winchester Model 1887 is a large-caliber double-shot shotgun using lever-action mechanics. The shotgun has become iconic for its use in the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, with the Terminator using it as the weapon of choice.

M1887
The M1887 is best for performing 'One shot kill'

Stats

  • DAMAGE 100
  • RATE OF FIRE 42
  • RANGE 21
  • RELOAD SPEED 55
  • MAGAZINE 2
  • ACCURACY 10
  • MOVEMENT SPEED 62
  • ARMOR PENETRATION 54

Overall, the M1887 is an explosive weapon, with the highest damage stat in the game and 54 armor penetration on top. This makes the gun effective at any stage of the game. The 21 range is actually higher than all other shotguns in Free Fire - you can stand a little bit further and still hit the target.

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2 - About the MAG 7

The MAG-7 was created as a CQC weapon, combining aspects of a pump-action shotgun and a submachine gun. The version of the gun in Free Fire has a shorter barrel, which leads to a bigger spread.

MAG-7 in Free Fire
The Mag 7 is the newest shotgun in Free Fire

Stats

  • DAMAGE 89
  • RATE OF FIRE 53
  • RANGE 15
  • RELOAD SPEED 55
  • MAGAZINE 8
  • ACCURACY 10
  • MOVEMENT SPEED 62
  • ARMOR PENETRATION 0

In exchange for its much higher fire rate and reloads speed, the MAG-7's damage per shot is the lowest in the shotgun class. Unlike other shotguns, the MAG-7 can be fitted with a foregrip to reduce its recoil even further. The accuracy buff in OB27 also makes its shot more accurate compared to the M1014 or the M1887.

3 - About the M1014

The M1014 in real life is a semi-automatic shotgun produced almost 100 years after the M1887, by an Italian firearm company.

M1014 in Free Fire
In the past, shotgun users usually pick this gun, as there are only 2 choices.

Stats

  • DAMAGE 94
  • RATE OF FIRE 39
  • RANGE 10
  • RELOAD SPEED 20
  • MAGAZINE 6
  • ACCURACY 10
  • MOVEMENT SPEED 60
  • ARMOR PENETRATION 0

Overall, the MAG-7 has surpassed the M1014 in almost every way, from reload speed to magazine and rate of fire. While its damage is 6 points lower, the difference is negligible. The MAG-7 can still finish an enemy in 2 or 3 shots, similar to the M1014.

4 - Verdict of M1887 vs MAG-7 vs M1014

Amongst the three weapons, the M1887 and the MAG-7 leave the M1014 in the dust. Both weapons can be fitted with a stock but only the MAG-7 have the option of getting an extra foregrip, which makes it much more effective than the M1014 in combat. The M1887, on the other hand, has much higher damage and can actually kill people with one headshot.

The M1887 is easier to use than the MAG-7, as its armor-piercing is better in the late game. Between M1887 Vs MAG-7 Vs M1014, the M1887 is the best.

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