MAG-7 Sonar
(Factory New)About MAG-7 Sonar
The MAG-7 Sonar features a dark industrial finish accented by lightly stenciled turquoise striping across the receiver and grip. On the MAG-7, the angular blue pattern gives this shotgun a technical, radar-like look that sets it apart from more heavily illustrated or brightly colored designs in CS2.
Release & Source
The MAG-7 Sonar can be found in the Glove Case.
Float Range & Wear
The MAG-7 Sonar is available in all conditions, from Factory New to Battle-Scarred. The higher the float value, the more scratches and wear will be visible on the skin.
The MAG-7 Sonar is a Mil Spec Grade-tier skin with an estimated drop chance of ~79.92%, making it one of the more common MAG-7 skins in CS2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
MAG-7 Sonar works best with teal, blue, and clean white stickers that match its light turquoise stencil finish. Good options include Cloud9 (Holo) Stockholm 2021, Team Liquid (Holo) Stockholm 2021, Ninjas in Pyjamas (Holo) Cologne 2014, and Battle Scarred (Holo) as a darker contrast pick. If you want a more technical look, use repeated blue team holos rather than multicolor sticker mixes.
The MAG-7 is strong in CS2 when you play close angles on CT side, especially on maps with tight chokepoints like Inferno apartments or Nuke hut. It can secure fast one-shot kills at short range, but its damage drops off quickly and its spread becomes unreliable outside close fights. It rewards disciplined positioning more than aggressive wide peeks.
The MAG-7 is a Counter-Terrorist exclusive shotgun, so you equip it from your CT loadout in the inventory or loadout menu. It occupies a mid-price heavy slot, so you may need to replace another CT shotgun or heavy weapon depending on your setup. Once selected in the loadout, it becomes available to buy during CT rounds.
The MAG-7 trades range consistency for stronger close-quarters burst damage and a faster magazine reload. The Nova is cheaper and more forgiving at slightly longer shotgun ranges, but it reloads shell by shell and feels slower in repeated fights. In practice, the MAG-7 suits tight CT hold positions, while the Nova is the more budget-friendly general shotgun option.
