How Brass Knuckles and Desert Eagle stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
A pair of brass knucks that turn CJ's unarmed punches into bone-breaking hits without changing his animation. The earliest melee upgrade in San Andreas — find them in alleys, on dead pedestrians, or at hidden pickups across Los Santos.
A hand-cannon .44 that drops most enemies in one or two shots and stays useful into the endgame. Available at Ammu-Nation from San Fierro onward, with maxed Pistol skill unlocking a tighter sway.
| Stat | Brass Knuckles | Desert Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Damage (stat) | 11 | 70 |
| Accuracy | 0 | 72 |
| Range | 0 | 56 |
| Fire rate | 38 | 28 |
| Magazine | 0 | 999 |
| Type | Melee | Pistol |
| Ammo | — | .44 |
| In-game damage | Low | Very High |
