Item·Weapons·Pistols
Desperado Handgun
Basic handgun manufactured from recovered components and scavenged materials. Offers dependable performance despite visible production variations.
Obtained bycrafting1
How to obtain
Crafted in recipes 1
Blueprint needed 1
Diagram: Desperado Handgun traders · tasks Make Weapons
Crafting tree
Desperado Handgun
Short Frame
Steel×5
Iron Ingot×15
Iron Ore×30gathering Iron node · crafting Iron Ore
Coal×15gathering Coal node · crafting Coal
- Steel×3
- Iron Ingot×9
- Iron Ore×18gathering Iron node · crafting Iron Ore
- Coal×9gathering Coal node · crafting Coal
Gun Oil×2
Simple Chemicals×10loot Giant Scorpion · salvage Pre-War Consumable
Springs & Screws×10salvage Pre-War Garbage · processing Tongs, Sight Adjustment Tool +5
Total raw materials
- Iron Ore×48gathering Iron node · crafting Iron Ore · processing Iron Ore Flake
- Coal×24gathering Coal node · crafting Coal · processing Coal Flake, Black Gunpowder
- Simple Chemicals×10loot Giant Scorpion · salvage Pre-War Consumable · processing Precision File Set, Black Gunpowder, Simple Explosive Charge
- Springs & Screws×10salvage Pre-War Garbage · processing Tongs, Sight Adjustment Tool, Tool Roll +4 · dismantling Deconstruct: Calibrated Alignment Jig, Deconstruct: Reloading Press Arm, Deconstruct: Reloading Press Heavy Frame +4
Uses the main recipe of each ingredient; items that can be gathered or looted count as raw materials. Output chances and alternative recipes are not considered.
Compatible ammunition
| Round | Tier | Damage | Type | Accuracy | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 0.38 Ammo Cartridge (Crude) | T0 | 4–8 | Pierce | 0 | — |
 0.38 Ammo Cartridge | T1 | 5–10 | Pierce | 0 | — |
 0.38 Ammo Cartridge (C) | T10 | 7–10 | Pierce | 0 | Casa Roja |
 0.38 Ammo Cartridge (R) | T10 | 6–11 | Pierce | 0 | Rangers |
 0.38 Ammo Cartridge (S) | T10 | 4–9 | Energy | 0 | Techno-Shamans |
A weapon accepts ammunition of its own tier or lower; faction ammunition fits any weapon (game guide).
Uses
Ingredient in recipes 1
| Recipe | Produces | Qty. | Facility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagram: Enforcer Handgun | ×1 | Workshop lv 2 |
Requested in quests
Deconstruction (research)
Takes 1 min at a workshop, using 
Deconstruction Kit. Gives research insights for inventions.
