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

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.

A pump-action 12 gauge that dominates close-range gunfights — the workhorse shotgun of Liberty City. Stocked at every Ammu-Nation from mid-Portland onward and a fixture of Mafia missions.
| Stat | Pistol | Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Damage (stat) | 34 | 78 |
| Accuracy | 58 | 35 |
| Range | 45 | 30 |
| Fire rate | 45 | 22 |
| Magazine | 999 | 200 |
| Type | Pistol | Shotgun |
| Ammo | 9mm | 12 gauge |
| In-game damage | Medium | High |