IZH-43

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IZH-43
Information
Set	1
Price	12,000 or 15 friends
Credits per Repair Point	1.2
Unbreak Price	60
Ammo Type	12 Gauge Buckshot
Ammo Capacity	11 mags -- 2 rnds
Fire Mode(s)	Single Shot & Double Shot
Statistics
Accuracy	20
Recoil	100
Damage	200
Fire Rate	10
Mobility	43
Reload	70
Penetration	5
Range	200 18 0 14

"A short barrel option called Farmer of a classic side-by-side hunting shotgun produced by the Russian Firearms manufacturer Izhevsky Mechanichesky Zavod, well known throughout the world, under the trademark Baikal. It's excellent balance ensures convinient and quick aiming."

— Description.

The IZH-43 is a tier 1 shotgun.

Overview

Having the classic double-barrel, break-action loading system, and with only two shells loaded at a time, aiming is key in close quarters. However, the IZH-43 compensates with a rapid rate of fire for its two-round capacity, as well as the instantly-crippling damage.

This weapon is best complimented by a handgun with a good rate of fire, accuracy, damage and magazine capacity.

W-Task

IZH-43 Tac
Information
W-Task Unlock Price	35
Statistics
Range	200 18 0 18

"Few masters, than can intelligently use this weapon to fight, for a greater convenience modifying a gun with a collimator sight."

— Description.

	Accuracy	+5
	Recoil	−3
	Mobility	−4
	Damage	—
	Penetration	—

To complete the W-Task you must get 15 headshots. When achieved, you will get an EOTech collimator. This doesn't change the gun's performance too much, but does give you a clearer sight picture if used while aiming down sights.

Gallery

IZH-43 aiming anmation

IZH-43 Tac aiming animation

IZH-43 hip firing animation

IZH-43 firing while aiming down sights

IZH-43 Tac firing while aiming down sights

IZH-43 reload animation

IZH-43 switch animation

Achievements

Achievements you can unlock using this gun.

Icon	Name	Description	Reward
	Hunter	600 kills with shotguns	7000
	Merc	Kill 50 enemies	500

Trivia

• In Facebook & VK versions of Contract Wars, in order to unlock the weapon, one must have 15 friends playing the game.
• The IZH-43 is the first shotgun a contractor can buy.
• It was the first gun to have a holo-sight.
• The old W-Task used to be 10 double kills, but this was deemed too tough for a beginner by the developers.
• Has the highest damage in the shotgun category when set to double burst.