Weapon Familiarity and Condition
Weapons perform better the more you use them.
All firearms, bows, and melee weapons mapped with damage and RPM statistics.
Frontier Mechanics Comparison


| John's Cattleman Revolver | Stat | Navy Revolver |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Base Damage | 45 ✓ |
| ✓ 180 | RPM | 150 |
| ✓ 126 | DPS | 113 |
| 50 | Accuracy | 50 |
| 50 | Movement Speed | 50 |
| 0% | Armor Pen | 0% |
| ✓ 1.333s | TTK (Close) | 1.600s |
| 5 | Shots to Kill | 5 |
| 2.00x | HS Multiplier | 2.00x |
| 6 | Magazine | 6 |
| 2.000s | Reload Speed | 2.000s |
Attachment Synergy: Attachment availability influences the final choice. Check available scope and barrel modifiers for each weapon — they can shift the TTK values shown here significantly.The John's Cattleman Revolver's 126 DPS output is the deciding edge here, outpacing the 113 DPS alternative in sustained firefights. Shots-to-kill: 5 for the John's Cattleman Revolver, 5 for the Navy Revolver. Converting that to clock time, the John's Cattleman Revolver lands kills in 1.333s where the other needs 1.600s.
Mobility & Handling: Weapon weight is nearly identical here, removing mobility as a differentiating factor in this matchup.
Ultimately, the best weapon is the one that fits your playstyle. If you prioritize fast eliminations in close-range fights, the John's Cattleman Revolver has the mathematical edge. If you play passively or engage at mid-range, test both before committing to a loadout slot.
Weapons perform better the more you use them.
Base power before ammo modifiers.
Express ammo provides a sheer damage boost.
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.
All stats matched with GTABase ratings.
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