Best Handguns in Counter Strike 2 Ranked

After over a decade of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valve fully released Counter-Strike 2. A continuation of CS:GO, Counter-Strike 2 aims to modernize CS in a way we’ve never seen. While it is technically the same game, There are a myriad of updates and tweaks that Valve has included on release. From dynamic smokes to updated graphics and lighting, people are sure to see a stark difference in the games. And while devs haven’t said anything about gunplay being changed, fans are noticing a slight difference. So let’s reset the clock and take a look at the best handguns in Counter Strike 2 ranked.

Best Handguns in Counter-Strike 2

All the guns available in CS:GO have made their way to Counter-Strike 2. And while they all fire about the same, people have commented on how guns feel now with the new sub-tick rate in the game. For our list, we’ll be ranking the 5 best handguns in Counter-Strike 2, ranked from worst to best. We’ll be providing a small blurb of info on our list as to why they’ve made the list. While there are more pistols players can equip in the game, these 5 will make sure you stand the best chance in an eco round. Here are the best handguns in Counter-Strike 2:

1. USP-S (best CT starting pistol)
2. P250 (best eco buy pistol)
3. Tec-9 (best run & gun pistol)
4. R8 Revolver (best amateur-friendly high-caliber pistol)
5. Desert Eagle (best high-caliber & damage pistol)

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In Counter-Strike 2, for the first time, players have the option to customize their load-outs for defense and offense. For example, you can decide to have an R8 Revolver and a Desert Eagle in your loadout at all times.

After taking a look at a few of the weapons on our list, we chose the Tec-9 for its adaptability to all situations. Whether they be close or long-range fights, a Tec-9 can make all the difference between losing a gunfight and winning. For the R8 Revolver, while the gun has a decently long wind-up animation before firing, this might actually help out players who are having difficulty lining up their shots with a more advanced handgun, such as the Desert Eagle. But always remember, the right player with a P250 can make a bigger impact than the wrong player with an OP.

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