How Automatic Shotgun and Carbine Rifle stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto IV.
An AA-12-style fully-automatic shotgun from The Ballad of Gay Tony — devastating sustained spread.
An M4-pattern carbine with tighter accuracy and a faster rate of fire than the Assault Rifle, ideal for ranged control.
| Stat | Automatic Shotgun | Carbine Rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun | Assault Rifle |
| Ammo | 12-gauge | 5.56mm |
| In-game damage | High | High |
