Weapon Guide
All weapons with damage, accuracy, range stats, best ammo, and modifications.
revolvers (5)
Cattleman Revolver
The most reliable and balanced revolver in the game. Default starting weapon with good all-around stats.
Schofield Revolver
Superior accuracy and damage over the Cattleman. Slightly slower fire rate but more reliable at range.
LeMat Revolver
Holds 9 rounds plus a shotgun barrel. The extra capacity and versatility make it unique.
Double-Action Revolver
Fastest firing revolver but lowest damage. Best used with Dead Eye for rapid kills.
Navy Revolver
High damage revolver available in online mode and through GTA Online crossover. Excellent range for a sidearm.
pistols (4)
Mauser Pistol
Semi-automatic pistol with high fire rate and good accuracy. Excellent in close-quarters combat.
Volcanic Pistol
High damage pistol with slow fire rate. Hits hard but slow follow-up shots.
Semi-Auto Pistol
Fast-firing pistol with large magazine. Good balance of speed and accuracy for close-quarters.
M1899 Pistol
Modern semi-automatic pistol available in Saint Denis gunsmith. Highest fire rate of any sidearm.
repeaters (3)
Lancaster Repeater
The best repeater in the game. Excellent accuracy and fire rate. Perfect balance for combat.
Litchfield Repeater
Highest damage repeater but poor accuracy. Best used at closer ranges or with Dead Eye.
Carbine Repeater
Early game repeater with balanced stats. Outclassed by Lancaster later but reliable.
rifles (3)
Springfield Rifle
High damage single-shot rifle. Ideal for hunting large game and getting perfect pelts.
Bolt Action Rifle
The best all-around rifle. Excellent for both hunting and combat. Good damage with decent fire rate.
Varmint Rifle
Essential for hunting small animals without destroying pelts. Low damage makes it unsuitable for combat.
snipers (2)
shotguns (5)
Pump-Action Shotgun
Reliable shotgun with good damage and decent fire rate. Excellent for close-range combat.
Double-Barreled Shotgun
Devastating at close range with two quick shots. Slow reload but enormous stopping power.
Semi-Auto Shotgun
Faster firing shotgun with slightly less damage. Good for clearing multiple enemies at close range.
Repeating Shotgun
Lever-action shotgun with 6-round capacity. Versatile close-range weapon with decent fire rate.
Sawed-Off Shotgun
Compact shotgun that fits in a sidearm slot. Devastating at point-blank range but useless beyond a few feet.
melees (5)
Hunting Knife
Essential tool for skinning animals. Also effective in close combat stealth kills.
Machete
Large cutting blade with extended reach. Devastating melee weapon found in Guarma and Bayou Nwa.
Hatchet
Versatile tool and weapon. Can be thrown at enemies for ranged melee damage.
Cleaver
Heavy kitchen blade repurposed as a brutal melee weapon. Found in Saint Denis.
Lasso
Non-lethal capture tool. Essential for capturing bounties alive and breaking wild horses.
throwables (4)
Throwing Knife
Silent ranged weapon. Retrievable from targets. Excellent for stealth approaches.
Tomahawk
Heavy throwing axe with high damage. Can be used in melee or thrown at enemies.
Dynamite
Explosive with area damage. Essential for destroying cover and clearing groups of enemies.
Fire Bottle
Incendiary throwable that creates a burning area. Effective against groups and wagons.