How Assault Shotgun and Carbine Rifle stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto IV.

A drum-fed automatic shotgun added in The Lost and Damned for relentless close-quarters firepower.

An M4-pattern carbine with tighter accuracy and a faster rate of fire than the Assault Rifle, ideal for ranged control.
| Stat | Assault Shotgun | Carbine Rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun | Assault Rifle |
| Ammo | 12-gauge | 5.56mm |
| In-game damage | High | High |