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    Red Dead 2 Weapons Guide: All The Best Guns We've Found

    By Matt Espineli on November 6, 2019 at 10:01AM PST

    You've got access to a great arsenal of weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2. There are all sorts of six-shooters, rifles, and shotguns to outfit yourself with that are appropriate to the game's western-theme. What's even cooler is how each gun in the game is accurate to the technology of the time, meaning you'll actually find a few semi-automatic weapons here and there.

    As you'd expect, you can purchase guns at weapon shops located in any of the game's towns. You can only carry a few on your person at first--one side-arm and two primary weapons. Eventually you'll grab an extra holster that allows you to carry an additional side-arm. Otherwise, any additional weapons you purchase will be stashed away in your horse's saddlebag.

    Red Dead Redemption 2's Best Weapons

    Revolvers

    • Schofield Revolver
    • Double-Action Revolver
    • Cattleman Revolver

    Pistols

    • Volcanic Pistol
    • Semi-Automatic Pistol
    • Mauser Pistol

    Rifles

    • Springfield Rifle
    • Carcano Rifle
    • Rolling Block Rifle
    • Varmint Rifle
    • Bolt-Action Rifle

    Repeaters

    • Carbine Repeater
    • Lancaster Repeater
    • Litchfield Repeater

    Shotguns

    • Sawed-Off Shotgun
    • Repeating Shotgun
    • Semi-Auto Shotgun
    • Pump-Action Shotgun

    With so many weapons to discover in Red Dead Redemption 2, we've gathered together the best ones we've found. You can consult our list above and scroll through the gallery for stats. Getting a look at what's to come might help to spare you from investing money in a weapon that will ultimately be replaced. Included in the screenshots ahead are close-ups of each weapon, as well as some details on their statistics, which are broken down into Damage, Range, Fire Rate, Reload, Accuracy, and Condition. You'll notice in each screenshot that some meters are not fully filled in; this indicates a weapon's max potential when outfitted with additional gun parts. Be mindful that these meters can decrease over time with repeated use, so be sure to clean each of your weapons with gun oil to keep it in tiptop shape. You can find out more in our in-depth guide highlighting how gun customization works.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 News

    • Red Dead Online's Game-Breaking Patch Has Been Rolled Back
    • Red Dead Redemption 2 Easy Money Guide: How To Get Cash Quickly
    • Red Dead Redemption 2 Legendary Bear Pelt: Here's What To Do With It

    If you've never played the original Red Dead Redemption and are curious if you're going to be able to jump into this sequel with no problems, be sure to read our feature answering that question. On the guide front, check out our feature offering some handy beginner's tips you should know. In addition, check out our money guide, as well as our feature with all the outfits we've found so far.

    Which weapons do you love using the most? And which are you striving to get your hands on? Let us know in the comments below.

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    Schofield Revolver

    Schofield Revolver

    Double-Action Revolver

    Double-Action Revolver

    Carbine Repeater

    Carbine Repeater

    Springfield Rifle

    Springfield Rifle

    Lancaster Repeater

    Lancaster Repeater

    Rolling Block Rifle

    Rolling Block Rifle

    Sawed-Off Shotgun

    Sawed-Off Shotgun

    Lancaster Repeater

    Lancaster Repeater

    Repeating Shotgun

    Repeating Shotgun

    Carcano Rifle

    Carcano Rifle

    Semi-Auto Shotgun

    Semi-Auto Shotgun

    Cattleman Revolver

    Cattleman Revolver

    Litchfield Repeater

    Litchfield Repeater

    Pump-Action Shotgun

    Pump-Action Shotgun

    Varmint Rifle

    Varmint Rifle

    Volcanic Pistol

    Volcanic Pistol

    Semi-Automatic Pistol

    Semi-Automatic Pistol

    Mauser Pistol

    Mauser Pistol

    Bolt-Action Rifle

    Bolt-Action Rifle

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