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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 Semi-Auto Shotgun

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Pump-Action Shotgun

Shotgun

Semi-Auto Shotgun

Shotgun

Winner

🏆 Semi-Auto Shotgun

Pump-Action Shotgun	Stat	Semi-Auto Shotgun
✓ 85	Base Damage	80
100	RPM	160 ✓
142	DPS	213 ✓
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
1.200s	TTK (Close)	0.750s ✓
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

Semi-Auto Shotgun

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Semi-Auto Shotgun

Semi-Auto Shotgun has a 0.450s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Semi-Auto Shotgun

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Semi-Auto Shotgun

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Semi-Auto Shotgun

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Pump-Action Shotgun vs Semi-Auto 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 Semi-Auto Shotgun, the Semi-Auto Shotgun exhibits a superior TTK of 0.750s over 1.200s. DPS metrics favor the Semi-Auto Shotgun (213 vs 142). Lethality requires 3 impacts from the Pump-Action Shotgun and 3 from the Semi-Auto Shotgun.

Squad Role: In squad contexts, the Semi-Auto 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: Semi-Auto Shotgun wins on TTK by 450ms and on DPS by 72 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→

Semi-Auto Shotgun Rivals

SEMI-AUTO-SHOTGUN vs RARE-SHOTGUN→SEMI-AUTO-SHOTGUN vs DOUBLE-BARRELED-SHOTGUN→SEMI-AUTO-SHOTGUN vs KRAMPUS-SHOTGUN→SEMI-AUTO-SHOTGUN vs SAWED-OFF-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

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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.