Item·Weapons·Pistols
Sidewinder
A pre-war police sidearm pattern rebuilt with a molded polymer frame that shrugs off heat and grit. Simple, light, and rarely jams. Any gunsmith who can run a press can turn these out.
Obtained bycrafting1
Requirements
How to obtain
Crafted in recipes 1
Blueprint needed 1
Diagram: Sidewinder invention Diagram: Sidewinder
Crafting tree
Sidewinder
Enforcer Handgun
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
Industrial Hydraulic Fluid×5salvage Industrial Waste
Tungsten Ore×5gathering Tungsten node · crafting Tungsten Ore
Milspec Hydraulic Fluid×5salvage Military Convoy Salvage
Titanium Ore×5gathering Titanium node · loot Scrapper Shredder, Scrapper Chargehand +2
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
Industrial Hydraulic Fluid×5salvage Industrial Waste
Milspec Hydraulic Fluid×5salvage Military Convoy Salvage
Titanium Ore×5gathering Titanium node · loot Scrapper Shredder, Scrapper Chargehand, Scrapper Boreman +1 · crafting Titanium Ore
Tungsten Ore×5gathering Tungsten node · crafting Tungsten Ore · processing Tungsten Ore Flake
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 (T2) | T2 | 11–21 | Pierce | 0 | — |
0.38 Ammo Cartridge (T3) | T3 | 25–47 | 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).












