Airsoft shotguns are among the most entertaining and distinctive weapons on any skirmish field. Most airsoft shotguns use a spring-powered pump-action mechanism and fire multiple BBs simultaneously — typically three BBs per pump — from individually loaded or multi-round shells. The spread of multiple BBs makes them devastating at close range and gives them a tactical character quite unlike an AEG. Popular models include the Tokyo Marui SPAS-12 and M870 series, available in full-size and tactical CQB configurations. Airsoft shotguns are a favourite for CQB specialists, players who enjoy a challenge, and anyone who wants something genuinely different from the standard M4 or AK loadout. Gas-powered shotgun variants are also available for players who prefer a more realistic pump-action feel.