The Best Pistols In Hunt: Showdown 1896

Summary

Choosing the right pistols is crucial for surviving the hunt & defeating other hunters.
The Nagant M1895 Silencer excels at silent solo attacks with medium damage & double-wielding.
The Dolch 96 Precision offers increased accuracy with a semi-auto firing rate at a higher cost.

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a first-person PVP shooter centered on bounty hunting. While players are dropped into the hunt with a focus on collecting a bounty, they also have to contend with multiple other players who are out to end their hunt. As such, they need to be well-equipped to handle all sorts of dangers, from hostile hunters to the most dangerous enemies and bosses.

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Choosing the right pistols is essential to making it through a hunt alive. After all, only one hunter—or team of hunters—can be left standing at the end. Whether they're new or seasoned, having the right pistol on hand is crucial to collecting the bounty and defeating the other hunters.

6 Nagant M1895 Silencer

For Silent Attackers

Nagant M1895 Silencer in Hunt Showdown 1896

Damage: 91
Drop Range: 55
Magazine Size (Reserve): 7 (21)
Reload Speed: 12.5 seconds
Sway: 128
Price: 93 Hunt Dollars

For players looking to make a quiet solo attack, the Nagant M1895 Silencer is a great choice. This single-action revolver delivers medium damage and offers players a decent capacity and muzzle velocity. For those who really enjoy using this weapon, it can be double-wielded.

This pistol can use the Fanning trait, which enables a faster rate of fire for one-handed single-action pistols. It can use Dumdum Ammo, High-Velocity Ammo, and Poison Ammo.

5 Uppercut Precision

Decent Damage With Long Ammo

Uppercut Precision in Hunt Showdown 1896

Damage: 123
Drop Range: 60
Magazine Size (Reserve): 6 (15)
Reload Speed: 18.3 seconds
Sway: 87
Price: 425 Hunt Dollars

The Uppercut Precision is based on the Conversion and fires Long Ammo to deliver a powerful punch when it comes to damage. Its downside is the major recoil it suffers with every round fired. This form of the Uppercut is modified with an added stock for extra precision.

This single-action pistol can use the Quartermaster trait. Players can use Explosive Ammo, FMJ Ammo, and Incendiary Ammo with this weapon, depending on their preferences.

4 Dolch 96

A Great Base Semi-Automatic Pistol

Damage: 97
Drop Range: 70
Magazine Size (Reserve): 10 (10)
Reload Speed: 6 seconds
Sway: 128
Price: 690 Hunt Dollars

The Dolch 96 is a great weapon for those looking for a semi-automatic pistol. It delivers a decent amount of damage and can be reloaded using a stripper clip, making it very efficient for players on the move. This gun offers players high power and fire rate. It's a perfect choice for those who prefer dual-wielding weapons.

This pistol can use the Bulletgrubber trait, making it more economical to complete partial reloads. For bullets, it uses FMJ Ammo and Dumdum Ammo.

3 Bornheim No. 3

Great Semi-Automatic Pistol For Running

Damage: 74
Drop Range: 80
Magazine Size (Reserve): 5+1 (15)
Reload Speed: 7.4 seconds
Sway: 128
Price: 146 Hunt Dollars

For new players just getting their feet wet, the Bornheim No. 3 is an ideal starting weapon. It's semi-automatic, allowing for rapid fire. It also allows for easier aiming while running, letting players get used to the game's mechanics. Its low recoil is coupled with high velocity and fire rate. Players can dual-wield this weapon if preferred.

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This pistol can also take advantage of the Bulletgrubber trait, allowing for the most economical use of all active rounds in the gun when partially reloading. Players will need High-Velocity Ammo or Incendiary Ammo for this weapon.

2 Dolch 96 Precision

Increased Accuracy With Semi-Automatic Firing

Dolch 96 Precision in Hunt Showdown 1896

Damage: 97
Drop Range: 70
Magazine Size (Reserve): 10 (10)
Reload Speed: 6 seconds
Sway: 87
Price: 730 Hunt Dollars

While the Dolch 96 is a solid all-around semi-automatic pistol, the Dolch 96 Precision takes things up a notch with an added stock. Reloading is a cinch with this weapon, as players can use a stripper clip once it's fully empty. Its high power and fire rate make it an excellent choice once players get used to how it handles.

This pistol pairs well with the Bulletgrubber and Quartermaster traits. The Dolch 96 Precision uses Dumdum Ammo and FMJ Ammo. While it is a bit more costly than other options, players should still make this a part of their arsenal.

1 Conversion Chain Pistol

Crushes The Enemy

Conversion Chain Pistol in Hunt Showdown 1896

Damage: 104
Drop Range: 75
Magazine Size (Reserve): 17 (18)
Reload Speed: 28.7 seconds
Sway: 128
Price: 84 Hunt Dollars

The Conversion Chain Pistol is a phenomenal weapon choice for rushing the enemy, whether it be another hunter or a boss. It's a single-action revolver with a high capacity due to being modified with a chain cylinder. It's a great choice for dual-wielding.

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To get the most out of this weapon, players should use it with the Fanning trait to increase its already high fire rate. It uses Dumdum Ammo and FMJ Ammo.

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