Best Pistol in ARC Raiders

The best Pistol right now

AVenatorFormer S-tier staple pushed down a notch by nerfs (16 total, down from 18), but the double-tap mechanic still makes it the strongest true sidearm. High A: it wins pistol duels outright and hangs with ARs at mid range.

Every Pistol, ranked

1. 1VenatorDouble-tap burst pistol that duels like a primary weapon.A
2. 2BurlettaHonest workhorse pistol — 12 rounds, 25-damage headshots, no drama.B
3. 3HairpinIntegrally suppressed pistol — the quietest weapon in the game, not the deadliest.C

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