How to read the boards
Rifles are ranked for a full buy against armored players. Sidearms are ranked for the pistol round and for saves. A lower tier can still be the right buy when you cannot afford the gun above it. Snipers are on the rifle board because they share the primary slot.
S tier
Player decision Best pistol-round upgrade when you have the cash, and the pistol to keep beside a rifle.
A tier
Player decision T eco or close site hits. It shares attention with the CZ75 on T.
Player decision Default CT upgrade over the starting USP when you expect armored pistol fights.
B tier
Player decision One close trade, then plan to reload or pick up a gun. A bad pull-out loses the round.
Player decision The cheap upgrade on a pistol round when a Deagle would leave you with no utility later.
C tier
Player decision Use it only if you will wait out the delay. The Desert Eagle is the more forgiving heavy pistol at a similar price.
Player decision A volume pistol, not a headshot pistol. Skip them if you can buy a P250 and a flash instead.
D tier
Player decision Keep it on the pistol round if you are saving. Replace it when you have $300 to $700.
Player decision Fine for the opening round. Buy a Five-SeveN or Deagle once armored enemies show up.
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