The XM1014 is a powerful fully automatic shotgun that justifies its heftier price tag with the ability to paint a room with lead fast. It has been cold blued.
This is the malbec of weapon design - Booth, Arms Dealer
History
The XM1014 | Blue Steel was first released on November 27th, 2013 (about 11 years ago ago) as part of the The Lake Collection. It has appeared and is available in 2 CS2 containers, such as DreamHack 2013 Souvenir Package, EMS One 2014 Souvenir Package.
Popularity & Rarity
The XM1014 | Blue Steel has a popularity rating of Extremely Rare and is a Industrial Grade Shotgun skin, which makes it stand out among XM1014 skins.
Availability
XM1014 | Blue Steel (Field-Tested) is priced between $0.05 and $0.17, this skin is available on many platforms, including 9 Gamezod-approved marketplaces (e.g., Skinport, BITSKINS, CS.MONEY, CS.Trade, Tradeit, ShadowPay, Steam, DMarket, Mannco.store). The strong market presence of XM1014 | Blue Steel makes it a top pick for both collectors and players.
With a price range from $0.05 to $0.17, the XM1014 | Blue Steel (Field-Tested) is affordable mid-range Shotgun skin. It is widely available and can be bought from different marketplaces.
Versions
The skin's float range is from 0 to 1, which means it comes in every exterior condition (e.g., Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred). Its design stays the same across all XM1014 | Blue Steel versions, with special editions available when needed. Also, a Souvenir variant is available for the XM1014 | Blue Steel (Field-Tested) skin.
Finish Style
The XM1014 shows a Blue Steel finish, with each part painted carefully to match the overall look. The finish remains steady no matter the paint index (42).
Community Sentiment
Feedback from fans often points to the clear design and tournament history of the XM1014 | Blue Steel, making it a favorite in CS2.