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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.

Sawed-off Shotgun VS Semi-Auto Shotgun

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Sawed-off Shotgun

Shotgun

Semi-Auto Shotgun

Shotgun

Winner

🏆 Sawed-off Shotgun

Sawed-off Shotgun	Stat	Semi-Auto Shotgun
✓ 90	Base Damage	80
✓ 180	RPM	160
✓ 270	DPS	213
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
✓ 0.667s	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 Range0.667s

Medium Range0.667s

Long Range0.667s

Sawed-off Shotgun

Semi-Auto Shotgun

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Sawed-off Shotgun

Sawed-off Shotgun has a 0.083s 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: Sawed-off Shotgun vs Semi-Auto Shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2

Breaking down the Sawed-off Shotgun against the Semi-Auto Shotgun shows the Sawed-off Shotgun securing the fastest TTK (0.667s compared to 0.750s). When we evaluate raw damage per second, the Sawed-off Shotgun shines with 270 DPS versus 213. The Sawed-off Shotgun needs 3 lethal hits; the Semi-Auto Shotgun needs 3.

For ranked matches where consistency beats style, the Sawed-off Shotgun is the statistically grounded choice — though either weapon rewards a player who understands its effective range.

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→

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

Most damage?+

The Elephant Rifle hits the hardest.

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.