Part 6

Explore every weapon in Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. Details on handguns, shotguns, SMGs, assault rifles, sniper rifles, grenades, and rocket launchers.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Max Payne 2 and want to know what kind of firepower you'll be packing? This section breaks down all the goodies you can get your hands on, from your trusty sidearms to some serious heavy hitters. Let's take a look at what you'll be using to clear out those bad guys.

Handguns

1) Desert Eagle: This is a beast of a handgun. It's super powerful and accurate, meaning you can often take down enemies from a distance, and a headshot will usually do the trick in one go. The downsides? The clip is small, and it fires pretty slowly. Clip size: 10. Total ammo: 100. First Appearance: Part I, Chapter 2.

2) Dual Desert Eagles: Basically, you get two of the Desert Eagles from above. All the pros and cons are the same, just doubled up. Clip size: 20. Total ammo: 100. First Appearance: Part I, Chapter 4.

3) 9mm Pistol: This is your starting pistol, the bread and butter. It's not the most powerful, but it's accurate and fires really fast. Honestly, it's not super useful later on, but it gets the job done early. Clip size: 16. Total ammo: 160. First Appearance: Part I, Prologue.

4) Dual 9mm Pistols: Like the Desert Eagles, you get two of these. They're great for the early parts of the game. Clip size: 32. Total ammo: 160. First Appearance: Part I, Prologue.

Shotguns

1) Pump-Action Shotgun: This is a personal favorite for a reason – it's effective in most situations and hits hard. Just be aware that it fires slowly and isn't great at long range. Clip size: 7. Total ammo: 140. First Appearance: Part I, Chapter 1.

2) Sawed-Off Shotgun: These look cool, but their accuracy is pretty bad, making them less effective at medium to long range. They do have the fastest firing rate among the shotguns, though. The main drawback is it only holds two shells. Clip size: 2. Total ammo: 140. .

3) Striker: Think of this as an automatic shotgun. It can hold 12 shells and fires really fast, but it's still not great at long distances. Clip size: 10. Total ammo: 200. First Appearance: Part III, Chapter 2.

SMGs

1) Ingram: This is a solid choice for short to medium range thanks to its high rate of fire. It was a star in the first Max Payne, but here it feels a bit overshadowed by other weapons. It's inaccurate at long range. Clip size: 32. Total ammo: 320. .

2) Dual Ingrams: You get two of these, so you get all the benefits and drawbacks of the single Ingram, just more of it. Clip size: 64. Total ammo: 320. .

3) MP5: This automatic weapon comes with a scope, which is awesome for sniping at medium to long ranges. It takes a little getting used to because the reticule moves a bit when aiming, but it's still very accurate and has a good rate of fire. Clip size: 30. Total ammo: 300. First Appearance: Part I, Chapter 6.

Assault Rifles

1) Kalashnikov: Honestly, this might be the best gun in the game. It looks, feels, and performs great. It has a good rate of fire, is moderately accurate, and is perfect for taking down groups of enemies quickly. No real drawbacks here. Clip size: 30. Total ammo: 300. First Appearance: Part I, Chapter 2.

2) M4 Carbine: This is the Kalashnikov's close cousin. It's got a lot going for it and looks good, but it just doesn't feel quite as satisfying to use as the Kalashnikov. It has most of the same strengths. (The source text cuts off here, but you get the idea – it's another solid assault rifle option.)