In PUBG Mobile or BGMI, while pistols may not be the primary weapon of choice, they can be essential in early-game encounters or when you’re caught off-guard without ammo for your main weapons. Their quick draw speed and decent damage make them a reliable backup option. In this article, we are going to highlight the top 5 pistols in BGMI or PUBG Mobile, helping you decide which one to pick.
List of 5 pistols in PUBG Mobile and BGMI
1. Dual MP7
The Dual MP7 is the latest introduced pistol in PUBG Mobile or BGMI. It is a new dual-wield firearm. It can shoot in both auto and single-fire mode. The Dual MP7 is also very agile, and provides a very fast rate of fire, but does not support aiming down sights. The damage stat and capacity of this pistol are also pretty good.
- Ammo type: 9 MM
- Magazine size: 40 (standard), 50 (extended)
- Damage: 21/shot
- Spawn rate: Moderate
Advantages
- With a dual-wielding mechanism, you can fire at an extremely high rate, making it lethal in close-range combat.
- The MP7 is lightweight, allowing for swift movement while shooting.
Disadvantages
- The Dual MP7 is useful only in close combat battles, with reduced accuracy and damage at mid to long-range engagements.
- The Dual MP7 does not support aim-down sight (ADS), which is a major drawback.
2. P18C
P18C is PUBG Mobile or BGMI’s first automatic pistol. It is a great backup weapon when you run out of ammo in battles and get stuck in a battle in the early stage of the game. With all the attachments, it becomes a formidable weapon.
- Ammo type: 9MM
- Magazine size: 17 (standard), 25 (extended)
- Damage: 21/shot
- Spawn rate: Moderate
Advantages
- The P18C is a pistol with a full-auto firing mode, making it a great backup weapon.
- P18C has the second highest fire rate among pistols, allowing you to deal massive damage rapidly.
Disadvantages
- Despite its fast fire rate, the P18C has lower damage per shot compared to other pistols, making it less effective in mid and close-range battles.
- The full-auto mode creates significant recoil, making it harder to control while scoping in.
3. Desert Eagle
In the world of video games, the Desert Eagle or Deagle is a quite familiar name. In PUBG Mobile or BGMI, it is one of the best pistols to have as the backup option. It deals pretty high damage per shot and also has a decent range of fire.
- Ammo type: .45 ACP
- Magazine size: 7 (standard), 10 (extended)
- Damage: 64
- Spawn rate: Moderate
Advantages
- The Desert Eagle pistol has the highest damage per shot stat in the game, capable of dealing significant blows to the opponents.
- It has pretty good accuracy, especially with a red dot or holographic sight, making it very reliable for mid-range or early-game battles.
Disadvantages
- Despite its high damage, the Desert Eagle has a slower fire rate compared to other pistols in PUBG Mobile or BGMI, which can make you vulnerable to opponents.
- The powerful .45ACP shots generate high recoil, making it difficult to control.
4. R45
The R45 is one of the most underrated weapons in BGMI or PUBG Mobile. This weapon can only be found on the Miramar map. It deals pretty high damage but you cannot use extended magazines with this pistol.
- Ammo type: .45 ACP
- Magazine size: 6
- Damage: 61
- Spawn rate: High
Advantages
- The R45 pistol deals heavy damage per shot, making it a very good weapon in close-range combat.
- Unlike other revolvers, the R45 gets reloaded pretty fast, which gives you an upper hand over opponents.
Disadvantages
- With only 6 rounds per cylinder, the R45’s ammo capacity is quite limited. It is a significant drawback of this pistol.
- The R45 pistol has a comparatively slow fire rate compared to other semi-automatic pistols, making it less effective when facing opponents with better weapons.
5. Sawed-Off
The Sawed-Off is a one-of-a-kind shotgun that can be equipped as a pistol. It shoots a 12-gauge pellet each time you fire. It has the highest damage per shot rate among all the pistols. But it has issues regarding the range and magazine capacity.
- Ammo type: 12 gauge
- Magazine size: 2
- Damage: 197/shot
- Spawn rate: Moderate
Advantages
- The Sawed-Off shotgun pistol deals massive damage at close range and is capable of knocking down enemies with a single shot.
- Unlike other pistols, it is a full-fledged shotgun. Carrying it feels like you are carrying a third primary weapon in your inventory.
Disadvantages
- The Sawed-Off pistol is extremely ineffective at anything beyond close range, with significant damage drop-off and spread. It is because you are carrying a shotgun after all.
- With only two shots before needing to reload, the Sawed-Off is pretty unreliable if you are not a ‘one shot’ type player or you struggle in operating shotguns.
Final Thoughts
Pistols are often underlooked in PUBG Mobile or BGMI. This is due to the various options in the primary weapon category. Nonetheless, pistols are very useful in close-range battles where you suddenly run out of ammo in your main close combat weapons. We believe this article will help you a lot in selecting the best and most reliable handgun for you.
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