“The classic Sawed-Off deals very heavy close-range damage, but with its low accuracy, high spread and slow rate of fire, you'd better kill what you hit.” ― Official description
Sawed-Off is more than just a weapon. It represents a true icon in the world of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2. This pump-action shotgun has become an indispensable part of the terrorists' arsenal, providing them with unparalleled power and effectiveness. And here comes its counter-terrorist counterpart - the MAG-7, equally powerful and threatening.
Review
Sawed-Off is not just a shotgun; it's a story of transformation. It represents a classic Remington 870 turned into a tool for extreme situations. The term "Sawed-Off" (or "Sawn-off" in the UK) signifies not just shortening but a rebirth, making this shotgun perfect for close-quarters combat.
In the game, this beast holds 7 rounds of 12 gauge and can store an additional 32 shells. While it may be slow on the draw, its damage makes your enemies think twice, especially at close range where even a few hits can be fatal.
At medium range, this "sawn-off" giant demands more accuracy as the spread of the pellets becomes a true test of your skill. But despite its size and appearance, Sawed-Off remains one of the heaviest shotguns in the game. Nevertheless, its accuracy while on the move remains high, making it an ideal companion for those who prefer hit-and-run tactics.
Reloading this weapon is an art; each shell is loaded manually, making you more dependent on your weapon-handling skills. And remember, you can interrupt the reload at any time if the need to shoot arises.
Despite its impressive features, Sawed-Off comes at a fairly democratic price - only $1100. This makes it one of the most affordable shotguns, even cheaper than its competitor, the Nova. And don't forget, each kill with this weapon doubles your financial capabilities, granting you a whopping $900 in competitive mode.
And remember, while initially using Sawed-Off required pressing the primary attack button for each shot, over time this was changed to make it more convenient for you - now it fires when you hold down the attack button.
Tactics
In battle with Sawed-Off, skill and tactics become the key to success. Remember that each bullet deals serious damage, and their distribution forms an X, making the center mass of your target the optimal place to hit. Don't focus solely on headshots - aim for the heart, where accuracy is less critical but damage remains high.
While Sawed-Off is considered difficult to use, it still has its tactical advantages. However, many prefer to avoid it in favor of the Nova, especially on the terrorist side, due to its longer range and more consistent accuracy. But if you decide to use Sawed-Off, remember the best strategy - lure enemies into your comfort killing zone, where your shotgun shines best, rather than trying to engage them head-on.
And if you manage to make a decisive shot with Sawed-Off, don't waste time - drop it and grab the better weapon your opponent usually carries. After all, victory is paramount, and the right choice of weapon can make the difference between winning and losing.
Fun Facts
Although the Sawed-Off model is based on the Remington 870 shotgun, you can see the engraved name "Relphington 808" on the side of the shotgun. Most likely, this was done intentionally to avoid licensing/copyright issues.
Externally, the weapon resembles a shotgun with a 4-round tube, but in the game, it holds a whopping 7 rounds.
Despite the sawed-off shotgun originally intended to increase maneuverability, Sawed-Off, ironically, has the slowest movement speed among shotguns in the game. Moreover, Sawed-Off uses the beta animations of the Nova.
Sawed-Off in numbers
- Price $1100
- Origin United States of America
- Caliber 12 gauge caliber
- Magazine capacity 7 / 32
- Firing mode(s) Pump-action
- Rate of fire 71 RPM
- Used by Terrorists
- Reload time 3.2 seconds (all 7 shells)
- Counterpart MAG-7
- Movement speed (units per second) 210 / 250 (84%)
- Kill Award $900 (Competitive) $450 (Casual)
- Damage 32 (1 pellet) 256 (1 shot)
- Recoil Control 1 / 26 (3%)
- Accurate Range 2.21m
- Armor Penetration 75%
- Penetration Power 100
- Range Modifier 0.45
- Hotkey B-2-3 T
- Entity weapon_sawedoff
