ROB RUN weapons are more useful to compare by a particular job than by a single “best gun” label. A loadout for learning a short route and one for a longer team commitment do not have the same budget or priorities. Start with what you can obtain and afford to lose.
Official sources establish the acquisition channels. The named model examples below come from a clearly identified community database, while the equipment-selection method is practical advice. Check live item values before making an expensive decision.
Where to obtain weapons
Kefir lists city loot and the Black Market as weapon sources. The market can be reached through Lenny or the laptop at your base. This gives you specific access points without inventing guaranteed container spawns or a free starter weapon that every character receives.
If a desired item is unavailable, check its access conditions rather than assuming the entire market is broken. Shipments unlocks can depend on settlement level or accumulated jail time. The base guide and land guide explain those progression conditions.
- Inspect the weapon you found or the live Black Market offer.
- Check the model, mark and any access requirement.
- Read the item details and the current price before spending.
- Plan the ammunition and replacement cost as part of the whole loadout.
Sample weapon references and what their numbers mean
The community weapons list reports the following examples. They are included to show how different stat lines can be compared, not to declare the figures permanently correct. Match the exact mark in the game before relying on a row.
A shotgun-style multi-pellet figure and a single-projectile damage figure are not directly interchangeable. Likewise, a high rate of fire does not describe accuracy, time spent reloading or the number of shots you actually land.
| Community-listed model | Damage notation | Rate / min | Magazine |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP Scalar Mk1 | 14 | 1,000 | 25 |
| DP-9 Mk1 | 18 | 333 | 14 |
| DRM-14 Mk1 | 34 | 240 | 10 |
| Harris 500 Mk1 | 9 × 8 | 120 | 5 |
| KL-545 Mk1 | 15 | 600 | 30 |
| RC 5.56 Mk1 | 16 | 667 | 30 |
Read the exact mark and item tooltip
Do not compare only the model family name. The community list records multiple marks, and differences such as magazine capacity can exist even when headline damage appears the same. The current item tooltip is the relevant place to confirm the version you actually have.
When you compare two options, write down the difference you care about: the equipment available for the next task, how often you expect to reload or how expensive a failure would be. A longer stat line does not automatically mean every number improves together.
Choose for the encounter you expect
For a short learning run, replacement cost and familiarity may matter more than pursuing the largest theoretical damage output. For a crew activity, agree on what each player is responsible for before choosing equipment. The heist guide separates access, hauling and cover; carrying a weapon does not mean every teammate should perform the same job.
Think through a plausible encounter rather than an abstract target dummy. Will you need to move, carry goods or complete an interaction? Where is the exit? Those questions help you decide what equipment supports the task, while avoiding claims about hidden recoil or damage behavior that have not been verified.
| Planning priority | Question to ask |
|---|---|
| Learning a route | Can I replace the loadout while I learn? |
| Covering a teammate | Does the setup support the responsibility we agreed on? |
| Longer activity | Have I included ammunition and opportunities to resupply? |
| Risking valuable equipment | Do I understand the role and location loss rules? |
Include the whole equipment loop
A weapon purchase is not the complete cost of a trip. Check the ammunition and other equipment required by the actual item, then compare that with the supplies you have. This guide does not invent universal ammunition compatibility or assume every shop stocks the same thing.
Also include where the equipment will be stored or replaced. A weapon in base storage is still subject to raid and wipe considerations, and carrying it into a Criminal run creates another risk. See death and equipment loss before treating an expensive item as permanently secured.
Avoid turning a reference table into a ranking
Numbers are useful when the assumptions are clear. State the model, mark and stat being compared, then check whether the figure actually answers your question. A calculation based only on damage and fire rate leaves out whether the shots connect, how an encounter unfolds and what you can afford to bring.
Use a cheap, understandable comparison first: two setups for the same task, with the same budget limit and a clear reason for changing one. Keep the result specific to your decision. If a patch or live tooltip contradicts an external table, use the current game information rather than defending an older ranking.
Weapons & Loadouts FAQ
01Where can I buy a weapon?
Kefir identifies the Black Market through Lenny or a base laptop. Weapons can also be found as city loot; the official help does not guarantee a particular weapon in every container.
02Are the listed damage figures official tests by this site?
No. They are explicitly community-recorded examples from the linked database. Check the exact live item and mark before relying on them.
03Does a higher mark always mean more damage?
Do not assume that. Compare each item’s actual attributes. A difference may involve another stat, such as capacity, rather than every headline number rising together.
04What is the best weapon for a beginner?
Choose something obtainable, familiar and replaceable for the activity you intend to learn. There is no verified universal winner here, and equipment risk is part of the choice.
Sources & useful references
Game rules below are linked to their official references. Tactical suggestions in this guide are practical advice, and do not promise a particular payout or outcome.