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.

Semi-Automatic Pistol VS Volcanic Pistol

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Semi-Automatic Pistol

Semi-Automatic Pistol

Pistol
VS
Volcanic Pistol

Volcanic Pistol

Pistol
Winner
🏆 Volcanic Pistol
Semi-Automatic PistolStatVolcanic Pistol
33Base Damage60
300RPM100
165DPS100
50Accuracy50
50Movement Speed50
0%Armor Pen0%
3.200sTTK (Close)1.800s
7Shots to Kill4
2.00xHS Multiplier2.00x
6Magazine6
2.000sReload Speed2.000s

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range3.200s
Medium Range3.200s
Long Range3.600s
Semi-Automatic Pistol
Volcanic Pistol

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)
Volcanic Pistol
Volcanic Pistol has a 1.400s faster TTK
Medium Range (10-30m)
Volcanic 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: Semi-Automatic Pistol vs Volcanic Pistol in Red Dead Redemption 2

Mobility & Handling: Neither weapon dominates in mobility — both options allow similar rotational flexibility in engagements. Statistically separating the Semi-Automatic Pistol from the Volcanic Pistol, the Volcanic Pistol exhibits a superior TTK of 1.800s over 3.200s. DPS metrics favor the Semi-Automatic Pistol (165 vs 100). Lethality requires 7 impacts from the Semi-Automatic Pistol and 4 from the Volcanic Pistol.

Squad Role: In squad contexts, the Volcanic Pistol 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: Volcanic Pistol wins on TTK by 1400ms and on DPS by 65 points. In most standard encounters, these margins are what determine the outcome when both players have equal aim.

Weapon Familiarity and Condition

Weapons perform better the more you use them.

Stat Ratings

1

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.

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