How Molotov Cocktail and Pistol stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto III.

A petrol-filled bottle that bursts into a pool of fire on impact — perfect for area denial and burning down parked Mafia cars. Stocked at Ammu-Nation early in the story and dropped during several Portland setups.

Claude's starter sidearm — a 9mm semi-automatic with a tight crosshair and decent reload. Sold at every Liberty City Ammu-Nation from the opening missions and a fixture of Portland street fights.
| Stat | Molotov Cocktail | Pistol |
|---|---|---|
| Damage (stat) | 88 | 34 |
| Accuracy | 40 | 58 |
| Range | 55 | 45 |
| Fire rate | 16 | 45 |
| Magazine | 25 | 999 |
| Type | Thrown | Pistol |
| Ammo | Molotovs | 9mm |
| In-game damage | High | Medium |