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


| M1899 Pistol | Stat | Mauser Pistol |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ 38 | Base Damage | 35 |
| ✓ 350 | RPM | 250 |
| ✓ 222 | DPS | 146 |
| 50 | Accuracy | 50 |
| 50 | Movement Speed | 50 |
| 0% | Armor Pen | 0% |
| ✓ 0.857s | TTK (Close) | 1.200s |
| 6 | Shots to Kill | 6 |
| 2.00x | HS Multiplier | 2.00x |
| 6 | Magazine | 6 |
| 2.000s | Reload Speed | 2.000s |
A deeper dive into the M1899 Pistol and Mauser Pistol reveals distinct advantages. The time-to-kill battle goes to the M1899 Pistol (0.857s vs 1.200s). In the DPS category, the M1899 Pistol secures the win with 222 DPS to 146. Securing an elimination takes 6 rounds from the M1899 Pistol and 6 from the Mauser Pistol.
Mobility & Handling: Both weapons operate at similar movement speeds — positioning and cover usage matter more than weapon weight here.
Situational Use: The M1899 Pistol excels in aggressive push scenarios where TTK dictates the outcome, while the Mauser Pistol may outperform in defensive long-range holds with its different damage profile.
While personal preference matters, mathematics dictates that the M1899 Pistol is the optimal choice for competitive play.
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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