Common Pistol

Hairpin

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

Patch BetaUpdated 8/21/2026ARC Raiders
Hairpin
20
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 Capacity8 RND
Recoil Control80%
Armor Impact Factor75%

Strategic Combat Analysis

The Hairpin is a single-action, 8-round pistol with a built-in silencer. It boasts 20% damage but an abysmal 9% fire rate. It is widely considered one of the worst PvP weapons in the game due to its extremely slow TTK. However, its built-in silencer makes it a niche tool for stealthily taking out security cameras or low-tier ARCs without alerting the entire map.

🧠 Combat Intelligence

With a 3.04s close-range TTK, the Hairpin outputs roughly 117 DPS. It fires at 350 RPM, dealing 20 base damage per shot. High mobility allowing fast rotations. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 5.74s.

✅ Strengths

  • High mobility allowing fast rotations

⚠️ Weaknesses

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

⚡ The Analytical Verdict

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

📏 Range Effectiveness Breakdown

Close Quarters
0 - 20m
20
Expected Damage
Mid Range
20 - 50m
10
Expected Damage
Long Range
50m+
4
Expected Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hairpin meta in ARC Raiders?

The Hairpin is a Common tier Pistol. With a base damage of 20 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 20 will be reduced by up to 50% against Tier 3 Armor, requiring sustained fire or headshots to break durability effectively.