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· Ready or Not has recently received an update adding 3 new firearms, bug fixes, balance changes, and DLC.
· This pistol tier list, updated after 6 months, is based on over 200 hours of gameplay experience.
· F-tier represents pistols that are rarely used or are useless, while S-tier signifies the most preferred pistols.
· While most weapons in the game are well-balanced and usable, this tier list reflects personal opinions.

· The .357 Magnum is a 6-round revolver with a short barrel and very few attachments, except for a laser.
· Its high damage allows for one-shot takedowns of unarmored suspects and it remains powerful even in later levels.
· Downsides include its low 6-round capacity, inability to conserve ammo during reloads, lack of a scope, high recoil, and slow fire rate.
· It was previously S-tier but has been adjusted to A-tier due to limited attachments and slow firing speed.

· The 509 is highly portable and has a generous 17-round magazine.
· It's useful in early missions, but its performance significantly drops when enemies start wearing body armor.
· Attaching a suppressor diminishes its portability advantage, tending to reduce its overall effectiveness.
· Its performance is inferior to other pistols like the 5-7, hence its C-tier rating. It was previously D-tier but has been buffed considering its usability in specific situations.

· The 92X features a 15-round magazine and is easy to use due to its high accuracy and low recoil.
· However, its firepower is insufficient in later levels where enemies wear body armor.
· It was A-tier in the previous list but is now considered B-tier when compared to currently stronger weapons.

· The 5-7 boasts a generous 20-round magazine, low recoil, high damage (.45 ACP), and a fast fire rate.
· It offers the most balanced performance in the game and, like in the previous tier list, remains at the top of the S-tier.

· The Glock 18C is the only fully automatic pistol in the game, with the largest magazine capacity of 24 rounds.
· It performs similarly to the standard Glock 19, but its high rate of fire quickly depletes the magazine.
· Burst fire is more efficient than full-auto, and its slow reload speed and weight make it less practical.
· Placed in B-tier for personal enjoyment, its objective performance isn't great. It could be more powerful with the current reload bug.

· The Glock 19 offers a 15-round magazine and various attachment options.
· However, its firepower is lacking compared to other top-tier pistols, it uses 9mm rounds, and has higher recoil than the 92X.
· It's less portable than the 509 and significantly less effective than the 5-7, placing it in D-tier. It was previously B-tier but has been nerfed.

· The M11 Compact has few attachments, a 15-round magazine (less than the 509), a slow fire rate, and high recoil.
· While usable in early missions, it's practically useless given the availability of many better-performing weapons.
· It was C-tier in the previous list but has now been demoted to F-tier.

· The M45A1 and TLE 1911 have identical stats, but the TLE 1911 has significantly fewer attachment options.
· The M45A1 boasts strong damage (.45 ACP), low recoil, and a decent fire rate, though its 7-round magazine is a drawback. Despite this, it's rated A-tier.
· The TLE 1911 performs worse than the M45A1, hence its F-tier rating. Both were B-tier in the previous list but have been adjusted.

· The MKV has the highest recoil in the game, a slow fire rate, and a 7-round magazine.
· Its sprint reload speed is slow, and it takes time to draw and fire.
· Previously F-tier, it has been buffed to C-tier considering its potential usability.

· The S2011P offers low recoil, a fast fire rate, and good attachment options.
· It's a highly favored weapon recently, but its long draw time when first equipped can be risky.
· It's a shame it uses 9mm rounds instead of .45 ACP, but its overall performance is excellent, earning it an A-tier rating.

· The USP .45 boasts strong damage (.45 ACP), very low recoil, decent attachments, and a fast fire rate.
· While its 12-round magazine is a downside, I personally prefer it over the 5-7, placing it in S-tier.

· The Raider XP320 has a 21-round magazine and near-zero recoil, but its firepower is extremely weak.
· Despite being a pistol, it's treated as a primary weapon, exhibiting the worst primary weapon performance in the game and earning an F-tier rating.

· The F-tier includes the M11 Compact, TLE 1911, and Raider XP320.
· The S-tier features the 5-7 and USP .45.
· The video concludes by asking viewers to share their opinions on the tier list in the comments.