Pump Shotgun vs Railgun
Updated for Patch 1.68

Pump Shotgun
ShotgunVS

Railgun
HeavyWinner
๐ Railgun
| Pump Shotgun | Stat | Railgun |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Base Damage | 500 โ |
| โ 60 | RPM | 20 |
| 120 | DPS | 167 โ |
| 50 | Accuracy | 100 โ |
| 50 | Movement Speed | 50 |
| 0% | Armor Pen | 0% |
| 1.000s | TTK (Close) | 0.000s โ |
| 2 | Shots to Kill | 1 โ |
| โ 1.50x | HS Multiplier | 1.00x |
| โ 8 | Magazine | 1 |
| 3.000s | Reload Speed | 3.000s |
๐ TTK by Range
Close Range1.000s
Medium Range4.000s
Long Range14.000s
Pump Shotgun
Railgun
๐ฏ Scenario Breakdown
Close Range (0-10m)
Railgun
Railgun has a 1.000s faster TTK
Medium Range (10-30m)
Railgun
Better damage retention at medium distance
Long Range (30m+)
Railgun
Superior long-range damage retention
Against Armor (40%)
Railgun
Faster time-to-kill through armor
๐ Detailed Analysis: Pump Shotgun vs Railgun in GTA Online
The Railgun provides superior accuracy (100), making it more reliable at range. The tactical differences between the Pump Shotgun and Railgun are stark. Fast eliminations belong to the Railgun (0.000s vs 1.000s). Measuring DPS, the Railgun outputs 167 leaving the other at 120. The bullets-to-kill requirement is 2 for the Pump Shotgun and 1 for the Railgun.
While personal preference matters, mathematics dictates that the Railgun is the optimal choice for competitive play.