Common Pistol

Hairpin

Professional combat analytics and loadout optimization for the Hairpin in ARC Raiders.

Patch BetaUpdated 3/24/2026ARC Raiders
Hairpin
15
Base Damage
300
Bullet Velocity (m/s)
350
Rate of Fire (RPM)
x2
Headshot Multiplier

Tactical Performance Matrix

Quantified combat effectiveness across 8 core performance pillars for extraction survivability.

Aim-Down-Sights (ADS)150ms
Bullet Velocity300m/s
Sprint-to-Fire120ms
Limb Multiplierx0.9
Handling Mobility100%
Magazine Capacity10 RND
Recoil Control80%
Armor Impact Factor75%

Strategic Combat Analysis

In the current meta, the Hairpin occupies a niche position. Its moderate time-to-kill of 3.729s at close range makes it viable in most combat scenarios. The weapon requires 14 shots to eliminate a full-health target at close range, 27 at medium range, and 67 at long range. With 350 rounds per minute and a 10-round magazine, the Hairpin can may require a reload mid-fight. Its headshot multiplier of 2x means skilled players can reduce TTK to 1.029s with consistent headshots. Range performance sees damage drop to 50% at medium range and 20% at long range. Players should strictly engage within close range for optimal results. With a movement speed score of 100, this weapon allows for exceptional strafing and repositioning during fights.

๐Ÿง  Combat Intelligence

With a 3.73s close-range TTK, the Hairpin outputs roughly 88 DPS. It fires at 350 RPM, dealing 15 base damage per shot. High mobility allowing fast rotations. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 6.77s.

โœ… Strengths

  • โ€ข High mobility allowing fast rotations

โš ๏ธ Weaknesses

  • โ€ข Below-average DPS output
  • โ€ข Slow TTK in close quarters
  • โ€ข Significant damage drop-off at range
  • โ€ข Small magazine limits sustained fire
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Long-range engagements
PRO

โšก The Analytical Verdict

"๐Ÿ“ **Warning**: Damage drops by 80% at long range. NEVER take fights past 30m with this weapon; close the distance first."

๐Ÿ“ Range Effectiveness Breakdown

Close Quarters
0 - 20m
15
Expected Damage
Mid Range
20 - 50m
7
Expected Damage
Long Range
50m+
3
Expected Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hairpin meta in ARC Raiders?

The Hairpin is a Common tier Pistol. With a base damage of 15 and 350 RPM, its performance depends greatly on the armor tier of your enemy.

What is the best range for the Hairpin?

Its optimal range is dictated by its Pistol class. However, our matrix shows it retains 50% effectiveness at mid-range engagements with ARC machines or rival Raiders.

How does the Hairpin perform against Tier 3 armor?

The Hairpin's base damage of 15 will be reduced by up to 50% against Tier 3 Armor, requiring sustained fire or headshots to break durability effectively.