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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.

Midnight's Pistol VS Volcanic Pistol

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Midnight's Pistol

Pistol

Volcanic Pistol

Pistol

Winner

🏆 Midnight's Pistol

Midnight's Pistol	Stat	Volcanic Pistol
38	Base Damage	60 ✓
✓ 250	RPM	100
✓ 158	DPS	100
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
✓ 1.200s	TTK (Close)	1.800s
6	Shots to Kill	4 ✓
2.00x	HS Multiplier	2.00x
6	Magazine	6
2.000s	Reload Speed	2.000s

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range1.200s

Medium Range1.200s

Long Range3.680s

Midnight's Pistol

Volcanic Pistol

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Midnight's Pistol

Midnight's Pistol has a 0.600s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Midnight's Pistol

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Volcanic Pistol

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Volcanic Pistol

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Midnight's Pistol vs Volcanic Pistol in Red Dead Redemption 2

Comparing the Midnight's Pistol vs the Volcanic Pistol, key metrics separate the two. The Midnight's Pistol dominates the critical time-to-kill metric with a blistering 1.200s over its rival's 1.800s. In terms of raw damage, the Midnight's Pistol pulls ahead with 158 DPS against 100 DPS. The Midnight's Pistol takes 6 shots to drop a target, while the Volcanic Pistol requires 4 shots.

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 Midnight's Pistol maintains its advantage in small-to-medium maps; the gap narrows significantly in open-world environments.

Ultimately, the best weapon is the one that fits your playstyle. If you prioritize fast eliminations in close-range fights, the Midnight's Pistol has the mathematical edge. If you play passively or engage at mid-range, test both before committing to a loadout slot.

Midnight's Pistol Rivals

MIDNIGHTS-PISTOL vs VOLCANIC-PISTOL→MIDNIGHTS-PISTOL vs M1899-PISTOL→MIDNIGHTS-PISTOL vs MAUSER-PISTOL→MIDNIGHTS-PISTOL vs SEMI-AUTOMATIC-PISTOL→

Volcanic Pistol Rivals

VOLCANIC-PISTOL vs MIDNIGHTS-PISTOL→VOLCANIC-PISTOL vs M1899-PISTOL→VOLCANIC-PISTOL vs MAUSER-PISTOL→VOLCANIC-PISTOL vs SEMI-AUTOMATIC-PISTOL→

Weapon Familiarity and Condition

Weapons perform better the more you use them.

Stat Ratings

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.