Ready or Not: Handgun Tier List

This handgun tier list in Ready or Not will rank all secondary weapons in the game to help you decide on the best one overall.

Overall, the best handgun in the game is the FN Five-Seven since it has high damage, low recoil, and the ability to penetrate armor.

Let’s rank all pistols in turn and showcase what makes the best ones stand out.

S-Tier Handguns (Best Pistols in Ready or Not)

Starting with S-Tier options, these are the best handguns in the game. They offer a bit of everything, and they’re great to use both as a secondary weapon and as a primary weapon with a shield.

FN Five-Seven

Let’s explain what makes this weapon stand out on top of this list.

FN Five-Seven

The best handgun in Ready or Not is the FN Five-Seven. It has a bit of everything, including a large magazine, controllable recoil when spamming, and, most importantly, the ability to penetrate armor.

With a 20-round mag and the ability to penetrate ammo, the Five-Seven can become even better than many primary weapons.

A-Tier Handguns

A-Tier handguns are great and efficient choices. They are slightly weaker than S-Tier ones, but only slightly; they are still well worth using.

Sig Sauer P229
Heckler & Koch USP Tactical

B-Tier Handguns

B-Tier options are more situational and can be worth using for more specific tasks and playstyles.

Glock-19
Berreta 92X Performance

C-Tier Handguns

C-Tier handguns are less effective overall since they feature lower stats than any of the aforementioned guns. However, they are definitely usable, so feel free to try them if you like their looks.

Colt M45A1
Kimber Custom TLE II

D-Tier Handguns in Ready or Not

Lastly, D-Tier handguns lack the stats to make them worth using. They are playable, but using them will put you at a disadvantage.

Colt Python

While the Colt Python can penetrate armor, it has an exceptionally high recoil, which makes it very hard and ineffective during combat.

Wrapping up

To summarize this Ready or Not handgun tier list, the best pistol in the game is the FN Five-Seven. With or without a shield, this weapon will help you with anything and it’s overall better even compared to some primary weapons.

Keep in mind that all pistols are playable, even if some are weaker. Thus, I recommend trying all of them before settling on your favorite one.

Are you using the pistol as a secondary or as a primary with the shield? What’s your favorite pistol overall? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below.

Before leaving, if you’re new to the game, here are the best tips and tricks in Ready or Not to help you get started in the full-release version. Alternatively, if you want to try your luck with a stronger weapon, check out our best shotgun loadout guide.

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