Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

COD4 M1014

ShotgunsUnlocked at Level 31Takes camo
ShotgunsM1014 — Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare weapon render

How do you unlock the M1014?

The M1014 unlocks at Level 31 in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. It is a semi-automatic shotgun that trades one-shot consistency for rapid follow-up fire and slightly better reach at the edge of shotgun range. Its four-shell tube is extremely restrictive, so missed shots quickly force a reload. It excels when aggressive movement creates several close targets in quick succession. Its camo track finishes at Red Tiger (100 headshots with this weapon). It is also the shotguns Gold camo weapon: finish every challenge in the class and Gold unlocks here.

UnlockLevel 31
Takes camoYes
Gold camoUnlocks on this weapon — finish every challenge in the class

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Unlock and challenge requirements were checked against original COD4 multiplayer reference data; loadout and progression advice is editorial. Modern Warfare Remastered uses a different progression system.

How does the M1014 play in COD4?

RoleFast semi-automatic shotgun
StrengthsFast follow-up shots recover quickly from a partial hit; Retains useful pellet damage slightly farther out than the W1200
TradeoffsOnly four shells fit in the magazine; Less reliable one-shot performance than the W1200
Useful setupRed Dot Sight unlocks at 25 kills and gives a clear center reference without changing pellet spread; Grip unlocks at 50 kills, uses Perk 1 and helps control rapid follow-up shots
Camo tipAim high through close doorways and fire a measured second shot when the first does not finish the target. Top off the tube whenever cover gives you time instead of waiting until all four shells are gone.
Compared withIt fires much faster and reaches slightly farther than the W1200, but the W1200 deals more pellet damage and carries seven shells.

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M1014 — common questions

What level does the M1014 unlock at in COD4?

The M1014 unlocks at Level 31 in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer. The level cap is 55, and prestige is console only (up to 10). PC has none.

How do you unlock camos on the M1014?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Digital (25 headshots), Blue Tiger (75 headshots), Red Tiger (150 headshots) in order — headshots are cumulative, so one grind clears the whole ladder. Shotguns use a reduced ladder: 25 / 50 / 100 headshots. On the M1014 the final tier is Red Tiger — 100 headshots with this weapon.

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