If you’re looking for a rootin' tootin' good time, the originalRed Dead Redemptionis almost always a sure thing; from the lively western backdrop to the period-accurate armory the game offers, there’s something charming about even the weaker aspects of the game. You can equip anything from a garden-variety six-shooter to some pricey armaments, butknowing which weapons are worth your money is pretty important.You might find yourself relying on the same weapons throughout your playthrough, but the later parts of the game offer some impressive firearms.
With the PC version ofRDRon the way, you should brush up on your memory of exactly which guns you’ll find throughout your playthrough. Many fans are sayingRDR’s PC price is “ridiculous,” but if you do end up playing it despite the price point, having an arsenal that works for you will be important. As a hired gun, making sure your gun is the best of the best will keep you comfortable.
10Bolt Action Rifle
This Rifle Is Consistent And Worth The Money
For a cool $750, players can purchase the Bolt Action Rifle in Escalera. This is a pretty penny, butif you want to try out the weapon before you buy it, you’ll be able to get a taste of what it offers during the “The Gates of El Presidio"main story mission.You can pick it up above the entryway to the fort, next to a cannon.
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The Bolt Action Rifle has a higher ammo capacity than some other rifles and also reloads a bit quicker, allowing you to hit more targets in a shorter amount of time.To balance these quicker shots, the Bolt Action Rifle does have lower damage, but it’s still a super useful weapon to equip for those more ranged situations.GameWepsdemonstrates the fire rate on YouTube; it’s pretty low, but that gives you time to place your shots to ensure that you hit.
9Double Action Revolver
A Quick-Shootin' Revolver That Packs A Punch
The Double Action Revolver is one of four revolvers in the game and one of the better ones. It’s got a high fire rate and reload speed, which means you’re going to be able to maintain damage pretty consistently.While it gets out-damaged by the LeMat revolver, it is faster, plus you’ll get it for free.When paired with yourtrusted horse inRDR, the Double Action Revolver is consistent and trustworthy. You can find the Double-Action Revolver in the Tresoro Azul compound, in a chest near the jailed deputy.
If you don’t want to go out of your way to pick the gun up,you can wait until the main story quest, “The Great Mexican Train Robbery.”
After this mission, you’ll be given the gun for free, which is a nice addition to your arsenal.
8Carcano Rifle
A Long-Range Powerhouse
While the Carcano Rifle’s long-range game can’t be matched, buying this gun isthe only way to pick it up.You can grab it from the Gunsmith in Blackwater for $1,100.
If this price is too steep for you, you’re able to get it for cheaperif you have a higher Honor level, which significantly lowers the price to $550. If that’s still too expensive, grab the Savvy Merchant outfit to get the gun for $275.
The Carcano Rifle is a scoped rifle that hits hard.It keeps five bullets in the magazine, which gives it a significant advantage over the other, single-bullet magazine rifles.You’ll take less time between shots without the need to reload as often, and it is impressively accurate at a good range. Keep this rifle in your back pocket for situations where you must pick enemies off further away.
7Henry Repeater
This Repeater Is Powerful, But With Less Ammo In The Mag
There are a few repeaters inRDR,but the Henry Repeater shreds like no other.It’s got the highest power and a pretty impressive 12-round magazine, which is the second-highest capacity repeater in the game.These stats make it a reliable weapon for more sustained damage.
You can pick up the Henry Repeater by clearing out the Nosalida hideout. This is located in the northwest corner of Mexico, and you’ll find it in the “Poppycock” Stranger mission or follow along withRed Dead Replay’s YouTube video. You don’t need to fully clear the hideout during the mission, but it’s easier to do it during the mission than to come back and do it later.
6Evans Repeater
If 12 Bullets In Your Mag Wasn’t Enough, Try 22
Though the Evans Repeater comes in second to the Henry in terms of power, its higher ammo and fire rate make it more fun. Because guns back in the old west weren’t exactly the high-powered automatic machines we’re accustomed to in modern games, 22 bullets to the mag is pretty impressive. Pair this with its quick shots, and you can watchGameWepsdemonstrate that the Evans Repeater is the closest you’ll get to mowing down foes inRDR.
To grab this gun, you’ll have to save up to buy it. Its price points match its usefulness, andyou can purchase it for $1000 flat at the Blackwater Gunsmith.Like other guns, you can reduce this price down to $500 with a high enough Honor score. You can also equip the Savvy Merchant outfit to get the gun for $250 instead.
5High Power Pistol
The High-Power Pistol is one of three semi-auto pistols inRed Dead Redemption, making itunique. It has higher stats than the Semi-Automatic Pistol, making it a reliable companion for damage. It hasa higher rate of fire and magazine capacity than typical revolvers, but unfortunately, you don’t get it until later in the game.
While it’s a later-game gun, you do at least pick it up for free. You’ll get the High-Power Pistol from Edgar Rossduring the opening of the “Bear One Another’s Burdens” story mission.Considering that it’s free, getting such a powerful gun late doesn’t feel as bad.
4Semi-Auto Shotgun
They Can’t Hit You If They’re Mincemeat
Red Dead Redemptionis full of precise, one-shot-at-a-time weapons, but sometimes you need something a bit less subtle. The Semi-Auto Shotgun has all the grace of a rhinoceros, but it gets the job done. Like any shotgun,it’s only really helpful at close or point-blank range, but once you’re close enough to use it, there’s not much you can’t put down.
You can pick up the Semi-Auto Shotgun by purchasing it from the Escalera Gunsmith.It’ll run you $1000, which you can whittle down to $500 or $250 by having high Honor or wearing the Savvy Merchant outfit. While this weapon isn’t meant for every situation, it’s just too strong to ignore when heading out for a mission.
3Buffalo Rifle
Only A Single Shot, But This Gun Makes It Count
Ammo economy and large magazines have been mentioned several times as factors that make a weapon great.The Buffalo Rifle subverts that completely with only one round in the mag.However, it makes up for this super low ammo storage capacity by having the ability to one-shot almost any enemy in the game, whichGameWepsdemonstrates on YouTube.
The Buffalo Rifle is another weapon that can only be purchased, so save up to buy it at any gunsmith you can find. However, tounlock the Buffalo Rifle for purchase, you’ll need to reach Rank Five of the Master Hunter Challenges.These are fun challenges that will give you something new to do in the game; instead of hunting bandits, you’ll hunt animals.
2Mauser Pistol
A Cheaper Alternative To The High-Power Pistol
The Mauser is a standard go-to for new and returning players toRed Dead Redemption,thanks to its high ammo capacity, rate of fire, and reload speed.It has a higher rate of fire and almost double the magazine size of the High-Power Pistol, which more than makes up for its lower power.It’s also quite a bit cheaper than many of the other strong weapons in the game.
You can pick up the Mauser from the Blackwater Gunsmith for $800. It’s $200-$300 less than many of the other guns on this list, and in the old West, that’s a considerable amount of money.
Like inRed Dead Online, earning money can be laborious, and there are only a few ways toearn money quickly. The Mauser’s lower price makes it more convenient and worthwhile than other similar caliber guns.
1LeMat Revolver
The Top-Of-The-Line Revolver To Top The List
The LeMat Revolver clears all the other revolvers in the game for a few reasons, the biggest being how impressive its stopping power is for a gun its size. It has nine ammo capacity, and those three extra shots make a difference compared to a typical six-shooter. Additionally, it’s strong enough to take out wildlife that might threaten you in just a few shots.
Though the LeMat is the crown jewel in any gunslinger’s collection, it’ll lighten your pocketbook quite a bit.You can purchase the weapon at the Escalera Gunsmith for a whopping $1,250.Its high Honor and Savvy Merchant discount prices are $625 and $313 each.
There are quite a few excellent weapons in the originalRed Dead Redemption,and each one has specific circumstances in which it works. The auto and semi-auto weapons have their niche, but long-range, plink-style weapons can be just as useful. If you need extra firepower or even get tired of your typical weapons, picking up any weapons on this list will help you be the deadliest gunslinger in the West.Red Dead Redemptionis an absolute classic, and withmany of its best qualities missing fromRDR2,fans should look forward to the upcoming PC port.
