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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.

Pump-Action Shotgun VS Sawed-off Shotgun

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Pump-Action Shotgun

Shotgun

Sawed-off Shotgun

Shotgun

Winner

🏆 Sawed-off Shotgun

Pump-Action Shotgun	Stat	Sawed-off Shotgun
85	Base Damage	90 ✓
100	RPM	180 ✓
142	DPS	270 ✓
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
1.200s	TTK (Close)	0.667s ✓
3	Shots to Kill	3
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 Range1.800s

Pump-Action Shotgun

Sawed-off Shotgun

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Sawed-off Shotgun

Sawed-off Shotgun has a 0.533s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Sawed-off Shotgun

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Sawed-off Shotgun

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Sawed-off Shotgun

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Pump-Action Shotgun vs Sawed-off Shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2

Mobility & Handling: Neither weapon dominates in mobility — both options allow similar rotational flexibility in engagements. Statistically separating the Pump-Action Shotgun from the Sawed-off Shotgun, the Sawed-off Shotgun exhibits a superior TTK of 0.667s over 1.200s. DPS metrics favor the Sawed-off Shotgun (270 vs 142). Lethality requires 3 impacts from the Pump-Action Shotgun and 3 from the Sawed-off Shotgun.

Squad Role: In squad contexts, the Sawed-off Shotgun fits best as an entry fragger given its elimination profile. For cover and support roles, consider the range characteristics of the alternative weapon.

Data summary: Sawed-off Shotgun wins on TTK by 533ms and on DPS by 128 points. In most standard encounters, these margins are what determine the outcome when both players have equal aim.

Pump-Action Shotgun Rivals

PUMP-ACTION-SHOTGUN vs RARE-SHOTGUN→PUMP-ACTION-SHOTGUN vs DOUBLE-BARRELED-SHOTGUN→PUMP-ACTION-SHOTGUN vs KRAMPUS-SHOTGUN→PUMP-ACTION-SHOTGUN vs SAWED-OFF-SHOTGUN→

Sawed-off Shotgun Rivals

SAWED-OFF-SHOTGUN vs RARE-SHOTGUN→SAWED-OFF-SHOTGUN vs DOUBLE-BARRELED-SHOTGUN→SAWED-OFF-SHOTGUN vs KRAMPUS-SHOTGUN→SAWED-OFF-SHOTGUN vs PUMP-ACTION-SHOTGUN→

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

Most damage?+

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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.