RE4 Which handgun is Better? SPOILERS

I was wondering if the Punisher or Red9 is better. Looking at the stats, the Punisher has less fire power than the regular handgun, yet it says it can shoot through to enemies. The Red9 is stronger but slower at reloading/firing (i upgraded it though). Should i sell the Punisher (already sold regular handgun)?

OK, new question. WHich is better, Blacktail, or Red9?

I like the Red9 better (once upgraded). Yeah, I sold both my regular handgun and Punisher and I'm fine with the REd9.KJAX90

What he said.

It seems to me like, starting from worst to best, the regular is the worst, then punisher then Red9?

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Another Question. I just got to the part where you fight el gigante (my guess is it is basically giant in spanish), and i want to know what would have happened if you killed the dog (is it possible to kill it. by that i mean does it let you?) and if the fight was harder because it didnt come help. Thanks for the help.

The blacktail is better than all the other handgunsOllivander

Agree the Blacktail is the best

I still liked the red 9 the best fully upgraded.

It seems to me like, starting from worst to best, the regular is the worst, then punisher then Red9?

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Another Question. I just got to the part where you fight el gigante (my guess is it is basically giant in spanish), and i want to know what would have happened if you killed the dog (is it possible to kill it. by that i mean does it let you?) and if the fight was harder because it didnt come help. Thanks for the help.

DrummerDude1010

You cant kill the dog, but if you dont set it free it wont distract gigante and you have to deal with it constantly attacking. Also I stuck with the default 9mm and upgraded it completely.

Not including the magnums i have to say RED9 all the way... already on my 4th way through the game fully upgraded with stock it cant be beat 6.5 firepower!! .... the stock shotgun is 5.0 firepower. And yes ive tried all guns fully upgrade red9 w/stock very accurate ...I dont know why the Gc power is 5.0 exclusive* .... but Wii is 6.5 power* ... ahhh k time to unlock the handcannon :twisted:

6.5 power its the ultimate handgun :shock:

It seems to me like, starting from worst to best, the regular is the worst, then punisher then Red9?

DrummerDude1010

A lot of pros would argue that the standard handgun is actually the best. Why? it's exclusive upgrade increases its chance of getting critical heashots. By a lot. I wouldn't keep it on your first playthrough though.

In terms of better, it all comes down to personal preference.

If u're good with headshots, stick with the fully upgraded handgun.

If u want firepower and would want to waste room in ur inventory, get the red 9.

i personally prefer the handgun, it doesn't take up alot of space, and the upgrades aren't expensive as the other guns.

well i sold all my stuff for the chicago typewriter

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i must say 10.0 fire power, no reloading, fully automatic is pretty sweet :)

well i sold all my stuff for the chicago typewriter

and

i must say 10.0 fire power, no reloading, fully automatic is pretty sweet :)

0diablo0

ahh yes no reloading leon just fixes his hat when u try and reload :lol: (with alternate costume)

Not including the magnums i have to say RED9 all the way... already on my 4th way through the game fully upgraded with stock it cant be beat 6.5 firepower!! .... the stock shotgun is 5.0 firepower. And yes ive tried all guns fully upgrade red9 w/stock very accurate ...I dont know why the Gc power is 5.0 exclusive* .... but Wii is 6.5 power* ... ahhh k time to unlock the handcannon :twisted:

6.5 power its the ultimate handgun :shock:

MARIOSDAD_basic

wow great post. i got a question. do people say the reg handgun has more headshotsi thought it was all about aiming (unless you mean when their head completely explodes)

I don't quite understand how the head shots work myself. I hit them alot in the head, but they just grab their face in pain and keep on coming.valdarez

That's when you kick them.

I don't quite understand how the head shots work myself. I hit them alot in the head, but they just grab their face in pain and keep on coming.valdarez

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Not including the magnums i have to say RED9 all the way... already on my 4th way through the game fully upgraded with stock it cant be beat 6.5 firepower!! .... the stock shotgun is 5.0 firepower. And yes ive tried all guns fully upgrade red9 w/stock very accurate ...I dont know why the Gc power is 5.0 exclusive* .... but Wii is 6.5 power* ... ahhh k time to unlock the handcannon :twisted:

6.5 power its the ultimate handgun :shock:

DrummerDude1010

wow great post. i got a question. do people say the reg handgun has more headshotsi thought it was all about aiming (unless you mean when their head completely explodes)

LOL i havent used the handgun in sooo long so i just bought it fully upgraded it exclusive* .... and played for a lil bit aiming for headshots got 1 out of 10 to blow up. Red9 up next 8 out of 10 heads exploded its just so damm powerful so im not sure what they mean by 4 times the chance.

I shoulda recorded it maybe if someone really wants to see i will :twisted:

I don't quite understand how the head shots work myself. I hit them alot in the head, but they just grab their face in pain and keep on coming.valdarez

The thing about a headshot most don't understand is that unless you have a bullet that reflects inside the skull most people will survive the headshot since the bullet more often then not hits the face and not the headbone. It just goes on through the fleshy parts of the mouth. Can cause a person to black out from pain and be incapticated for quite a while. More powerfull bullets have a better chance of going through. Hitman for upclose work prefer a .22 caliber pistol because the entry wound is incredibly small as well as no exit wound and the bullet bounces around inside the brain case turning the brain into mush. A guy that gets whacked with a .22 bullet you could remove the body quite easily just drape it over your shoulder and pretend like you are taking a drunk friend home. Very little blood.

The parasites alter the bodies of the villegers making their heads well unstable you will see later on that nasty surprise the villagers can do that will likely wipe you out the first time. Shotgun or grenade time is vital.

You should have used the rifle when you first meet the merchant. Can make some parts much easier if you get in a high up position. Also you can draw them to you through a narrow passage a lot of times making it easy to mow down a group or use a grenade instead of the villagers coming at you from multiple ways. Much easier to defend yourself plus they sometimes will not go up the ladder or if they try to just plink them or use a grenade.

I like the Red9 better (once upgraded). Yeah, I sold both my regular handgun and Punisher and I'm fine with the REd9.KJAX90

same here. more powerful red9 means fewer bullets used. and you need to conserve them, or you'll be fighting krauser with only your knife (like i did, and still beat him!)

[QUOTE="valdarez"]I don't quite understand how the head shots work myself. I hit them alot in the head, but they just grab their face in pain and keep on coming.meimnobody

The thing about a headshot most don't understand is that unless you have a bullet that reflects inside the skull most people will survive the headshot since the bullet more often then not hits the face and not the headbone. It just goes on through the fleshy parts of the mouth. Can cause a person to black out from pain and be incapticated for quite a while. More powerfull bullets have a better chance of going through. Hitman for upclose work prefer a .22 caliber pistol because the entry wound is incredibly small as well as no exit wound and the bullet bounces around inside the brain case turning the brain into mush. A guy that gets whacked with a .22 bullet you could remove the body quite easily just drape it over your shoulder and pretend like you are taking a drunk friend home. Very little blood.

The parasites alter the bodies of the villegers making their heads well unstable you will see later on that nasty surprise the villagers can do that will likely wipe you out the first time. Shotgun or grenade time is vital.

You should have used the rifle when you first meet the merchant. Can make some parts much easier if you get in a high up position. Also you can draw them to you through a narrow passage a lot of times making it easy to mow down a group or use a grenade instead of the villagers coming at you from multiple ways. Much easier to defend yourself plus they sometimes will not go up the ladder or if they try to just plink them or use a grenade.

You know alot about killing. Are YOU a hitman??? Just joking, anyway, what is this exclusive stuff you guys keep talking about, and does anybody have the rpg rocket launcher thing? Are you able to find ammo for it, and is it worth the 30,000?

I like the Red9 better (once upgraded). Yeah, I sold both my regular handgun and Punisher and I'm fine with the REd9.KJAX90

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[QUOTE="valdarez"]I don't quite understand how the head shots work myself. I hit them alot in the head, but they just grab their face in pain and keep on coming.DrummerDude1010

The thing about a headshot most don't understand is that unless you have a bullet that reflects inside the skull most people will survive the headshot since the bullet more often then not hits the face and not the headbone. It just goes on through the fleshy parts of the mouth. Can cause a person to black out from pain and be incapticated for quite a while. More powerfull bullets have a better chance of going through. Hitman for upclose work prefer a .22 caliber pistol because the entry wound is incredibly small as well as no exit wound and the bullet bounces around inside the brain case turning the brain into mush. A guy that gets whacked with a .22 bullet you could remove the body quite easily just drape it over your shoulder and pretend like you are taking a drunk friend home. Very little blood.

The parasites alter the bodies of the villegers making their heads well unstable you will see later on that nasty surprise the villagers can do that will likely wipe you out the first time. Shotgun or grenade time is vital.

You should have used the rifle when you first meet the merchant. Can make some parts much easier if you get in a high up position. Also you can draw them to you through a narrow passage a lot of times making it easy to mow down a group or use a grenade instead of the villagers coming at you from multiple ways. Much easier to defend yourself plus they sometimes will not go up the ladder or if they try to just plink them or use a grenade.

You know alot about killing. Are YOU a hitman??? Just joking, anyway, what is this exclusive stuff you guys keep talking about, and does anybody have the rpg rocket launcher thing? Are you able to find ammo for it, and is it worth the 30,000?

Exclusive* is the last upgrade you can get after you powerup that weapon to the maximum ... 30,000 rocket launcher 1 shot thats it. Unless you pass the game once... then the infinite Rocket launcher will be available ......... for 1,000,000 pesetas

[QUOTE="valdarez"]I don't quite understand how the head shots work myself. I hit them alot in the head, but they just grab their face in pain and keep on coming.meimnobody

RPG is a rocket propelled grenade. Meaning it is great against a clumped group or a huge powerfull foe like El Gigante. Long reload time very huge so it takes a lot of room meaning you got to sacriface carry space. Don't use it on close foes because the blast radius would get you. Works pretty much like any game RPG.

If you want lots of money smash every barrel box you see with your knife. May have to aim with the joystick to get the ones lower then your default slashing height.

Also buy the treasure map and keep a look out for flashing stuff those are often jewels. Certain lights when shot will also drop jewels. Certain jewels such as gemstones fit into some treasures. Beerstein and Mask should be kept and once you got all three apporiate jewels in them sell to the merchant for a buttload of cash.

The farmhouse where you and the former cop are defending at night with Ashley in the closet is one tough situation. Wish there was a save point right before the bridge activating that part.

you cant kill the dog, but if you dont set it free it wont distract gigante and you have to deal with it constantly attacking. Also I stuck with the default 9mm and upgraded it completely.

Sepewrath

yes you can. it is the dog that you free in the very beginning of the game from the bear trap. rather than free it, you can shoot it.

and yes, the boss fight is much harder!

[QUOTE="valdarez"]I don't quite understand how the head shots work myself. I hit them alot in the head, but they just grab their face in pain and keep on coming.meimnobody

The thing about a headshot most don't understand is that unless you have a bullet that reflects inside the skull most people will survive the headshot since the bullet more often then not hits the face and not the headbone. It just goes on through the fleshy parts of the mouth. Can cause a person to black out from pain and be incapticated for quite a while. More powerfull bullets have a better chance of going through. Hitman for upclose work prefer a .22 caliber pistol because the entry wound is incredibly small as well as no exit wound and the bullet bounces around inside the brain case turning the brain into mush. A guy that gets whacked with a .22 bullet you could remove the body quite easily just drape it over your shoulder and pretend like you are taking a drunk friend home. Very little blood.

The parasites alter the bodies of the villegers making their heads well unstable you will see later on that nasty surprise the villagers can do that will likely wipe you out the first time. Shotgun or grenade time is vital.

You should have used the rifle when you first meet the merchant. Can make some parts much easier if you get in a high up position. Also you can draw them to you through a narrow passage a lot of times making it easy to mow down a group or use a grenade instead of the villagers coming at you from multiple ways. Much easier to defend yourself plus they sometimes will not go up the ladder or if they try to just plink them or use a grenade.

A bullet to the head is fatal 99 percent of the time. People who survive a shot inside the skull are lucky beyond belief and these people do exist. But a bullet does not have to bounce inside the skull of a person to kill most of the time, the rifling alone causes bullets to spin causing disproportionate damage to the size of a projectile, just because theres no exit wound doesn't mean theres a cleanly lodged bullet in someone. Some guns are designed to have bullets tumble from the barrel making things even worse. Theres too many variables involved to make the claim poeple

habitually survive gun shots to the head.

Ok, another question. Blacktail or Red9?DrummerDude1010

Please Help.

Face shots are quite different then a shot to the braincase. Most reports of gunshots to the head the wound is to the brain case areanot mouth part. Quite a few suicides when someone aimed the gun through the jaw the bullet didn't go through the brain case it went out the fleshy parts of the mouth.

If you want death for certain a reflecting bullet inside the braincase or the ribcage is the way to go. There are a lot of factors involved true but FBI and other experts will tell you a .22 caliber is the weapon of choice for professional hitmen for the reasons I listed. People think a handcannon is what to use to take somebody out. Your more likely to survive a .44 hit to the chest then a .22 caliber. Since the .44 will go through you.

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[QUOTE="valdarez"]I don't quite understand how the head shots work myself. I hit them alot in the head, but they just grab their face in pain and keep on coming.DrummerDude1010

The thing about a headshot most don't understand is that unless you have a bullet that reflects inside the skull most people will survive the headshot since the bullet more often then not hits the face and not the headbone. It just goes on through the fleshy parts of the mouth. Can cause a person to black out from pain and be incapticated for quite a while. More powerfull bullets have a better chance of going through. Hitman for upclose work prefer a .22 caliber pistol because the entry wound is incredibly small as well as no exit wound and the bullet bounces around inside the brain case turning the brain into mush. A guy that gets whacked with a .22 bullet you could remove the body quite easily just drape it over your shoulder and pretend like you are taking a drunk friend home. Very little blood.

The parasites alter the bodies of the villegers making their heads well unstable you will see later on that nasty surprise the villagers can do that will likely wipe you out the first time. Shotgun or grenade time is vital.

You should have used the rifle when you first meet the merchant. Can make some parts much easier if you get in a high up position. Also you can draw them to you through a narrow passage a lot of times making it easy to mow down a group or use a grenade instead of the villagers coming at you from multiple ways. Much easier to defend yourself plus they sometimes will not go up the ladder or if they try to just plink them or use a grenade.

You know alot about killing. Are YOU a hitman??? Just joking, anyway, what is this exclusive stuff you guys keep talking about, and does anybody have the rpg rocket launcher thing? Are you able to find ammo for it, and is it worth the 30,000?

I'm not sure whether the blacktail is better than the Red9 or not. I always just used the Red9.

Ok, all this stuff is great, but which is better, Blacktail or Red9?DrummerDude1010

That's a matter of opinion, but everyone in this thread just said Red9...

If you like speed and need to move a bunch and get super close to the zombies then go with the blacktail because it emphasis is speed and clip size and offers a pretty decent punch. If you like to use chokepoints and like to blow up heads and really want something that lets people know you mean business, then the red9 has about twice as much power as the blacktail when fully upgraded.

It's personal preference. I'm going to go with the red9, I think. I also tend to use my knife a lot more than anyone I know. One shot to the legs while they're running puts them face forward in the dirty, then just walk up and slash away. If you keep a steady pace, even the ones who start to get up are dropped back down from a knife swing to the legs.

It's all personal preference. Most people seem to like power, and the red9 has that in large amounts.

It all becomes irrelevent when you get the locked guns, but until then get anything that shoots and you should do fine.

The original Handgun is the best, once fully upgraded.

Head asplodies galore due to it's final upgrade, and (before that) anyways, you use any handgun for knee-capping, not for damage.