RDR2 Complete Weapons Database

Updated for Patch 1.32
Last Check: Mar 19, 2024

All firearms, bows, and melee weapons mapped with damage and RPM statistics.

Double-Barreled Shotgun VS Pump-Action Shotgun

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Double-Barreled Shotgun

Double-Barreled Shotgun

Shotgun
VS
Pump-Action Shotgun

Pump-Action Shotgun

Shotgun
Winner
🏆 Double-Barreled Shotgun
Double-Barreled ShotgunStatPump-Action Shotgun
95Base Damage85
180RPM100
285DPS142
50Accuracy50
50Movement Speed50
0%Armor Pen0%
0.667sTTK (Close)1.200s
3Shots to Kill3
2.00xHS Multiplier2.00x
6Magazine6
2.000sReload Speed2.000s

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range0.667s
Medium Range0.667s
Long Range0.667s
Double-Barreled Shotgun
Pump-Action Shotgun

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)
Double-Barreled Shotgun
Double-Barreled Shotgun has a 0.533s faster TTK
Medium Range (10-30m)
Double-Barreled Shotgun
Better damage retention at medium distance
Long Range (30m+)
Double-Barreled Shotgun
Superior long-range damage retention
Against Armor (40%)
Double-Barreled Shotgun
Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Double-Barreled Shotgun vs Pump-Action Shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2

Breaking down the Double-Barreled Shotgun against the Pump-Action Shotgun shows the Double-Barreled Shotgun securing the fastest TTK (0.667s compared to 1.200s). When we evaluate raw damage per second, the Double-Barreled Shotgun shines with 285 DPS versus 142. The Double-Barreled Shotgun needs 3 lethal hits; the Pump-Action Shotgun needs 3.

Mobility & Handling: Movement speed is comparable between these two, making weapon choice here purely a damage-profile decision rather than a mobility trade-off.

Map Type: Both weapons' performance shifts with map scale. The Double-Barreled Shotgun maintains its advantage in small-to-medium maps; the gap narrows significantly in open-world environments.

Data summary: Double-Barreled Shotgun wins on TTK by 533ms and on DPS by 143 points. In most standard encounters, these margins are what determine the outcome when both players have equal aim.

Weapon Familiarity and Condition

Weapons perform better the more you use them.

Stat Ratings

1

Damage

Base power before ammo modifiers.

Ammo Types

Express ammo provides a sheer damage boost.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Methodology & Data Integrity

All calculations are based on verified data extracted from Red Dead Redemption 2 Patch 1.32 game files. We cross-reference values with in-game testing to ensure 99.9% accuracy for competitive play.

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