How AP Pistol and Heavy Shotgun stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto V.
A select-fire armor-piercing machine pistol — full-auto in a sidearm slot, ideal for drive-bys when an SMG would block the camera. Unlocked at Ammu-Nation mid-story.
An automatic combat shotgun added with the Heists update — Saiga-12-style mag-fed with high sustained fire and brutal close-range damage. Unlocked via Heist completion.
| Stat | AP Pistol | Heavy Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| Damage (stat) | 26 | 85 |
| Accuracy | 35 | 30 |
| Range | 30 | 25 |
| Fire rate | 80 | 45 |
| Magazine | 250 | 250 |
| Type | Pistol | Shotgun |
| Ammo | 9mm | 12 gauge |
| In-game damage | High | Very High |
