Pistols



Pistols are the most common weapon in Red Dead Redemption.

Semi-Auto Pistols
A semi-automatic pistol (also known as an "automatic pistol", "self-loading pistol", "self-loader", "autopistol", and 'autoloader") is a type of handgun that can be fired in semi-automatic mode, firing one cartridge for each pull of the trigger. Whereas other types of handguns accomplish this function by using multiple chambers and a single barrel (revolvers) or multiple chambers and barrels (for example, some derringers), semi-automatic pistols use a single chamber and a single barrel, which remain in a fixed linear orientation relative to each other while being fired and reloaded semi-automatically.

Semi-Auto Pistols are extremely useful pistols in Red Dead Redemption. One example one is the Colt Model 1903/1908: it is favored by government agent Edgar Ross, and a special one is the Mauser Pistol.

Revolvers
A revolver is a repeating firearm that has a cylinder containing multiple chambers and at least one barrel for firing. As the user cocks the hammer, the cylinder revolves to align the next chamber and round with the hammer and barrel, which gives this type of firearm its name. They are mostly used in Red Dead Redemption by Bandits and John Marston. Two revolvers are The Cattleman Revolver. It is mostly based on a Colt Single Army Revolver and the other one is The LeMat Revolver, as it has a high-capacity 9 Shot single Revolver.