Master Metro 2033 Redux Weapons

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Alright, let's talk about the tools you'll be using to survive the Moscow Metro. In Metro 2033 Redux, you can carry up to three firearms at once, plus a decent stash of grenades, throwing knives, and medkits. Don't forget you can also trick out your weapons with various attachments at weapon merchants!

Here's a rundown of what you can find:

Throwing Knife
Grenade
Sticky Grenade
Incendiary Grenade

And for your main firepower:

Revolver - A classic six-shooter.
Bastard - A solid submachinegun.
Kalash - Your standard assault rifle.
VSV - A bullpup assault rifle.
Kalash 2012 - Another bullpup assault rifle.
Duplet - A powerful double-barreled shotgun.
Shambler - A semi-automatic shotgun.
Bigun - A revolver shotgun that hits hard.
Tikhar - A pneumatic rifle, great for stealth.
Helsing - A pneumatic rotary gun, also good for quiet takedowns.
Hellbreath - An electric railgun, packs a serious punch.
Abzats - A heavy automatic shotgun, for when things get really hairy.

Weapon Customizations

You can really tailor your weapons to your playstyle. Here's what's available:

Sights

Reflex - Available on all firearms.
2x Scope - For revolvers, assault rifles, and the Tikhar.
4x Scope - Only available on the Hellbreath railgun.
IR Sight - Works on all firearms.

Barrel Modifications

Silencer - Lowers power but keeps you quiet. Works on revolvers, assault rifles, and shotguns.
Extended Barrel - Gives you better range on revolvers, shotguns.
Four-barrel - Exclusive to the Duplet shotgun, for maximum spread.

Miscellaneous Attachments

Laser Sight - Replaces your standard crosshair, helping with quick aiming on all weapons.

Specific Weapon Mods

Revolvers: Can get a Stock+Forend for carbine mode, or the Lolife mod which adds autofire and an extended magazine.
Assault Rifles: The Bastard can get a stock and heat sink. The Kalash can get an extended magazine. The RPK variant gets a drum magazine for massive ammo capacity.
Shotguns: The Duplet can get an Ergonomic grip to reduce recoil and a stock for better accuracy.
Pneumatic Weapons: An Airtight valve can be added to the Tikhar and Helsing for improved performance.

Special Weapon Details

Some of the heavier hitters have specific stats and mod options:

Hellbreath (Railgun) - Carries 15 rounds normally, with 75 in reserve. Can equip Reflex, IR, or 4x sights. Mods include Extended Battery (more shots per charge) and Heavy Duty Capacitor (faster recharge). Also takes a Laser Sight.
Abzats (Heavy Machine Gun) - Holds 20 rounds, 100 in reserve. Can be fitted with a Muzzle Brake for better accuracy, an Autofire adapter, Laser Sight, and an Extended Ammo Box (40/80).
Bigun (Revolver Shotgun) - Comes with 6 rounds, 114 in reserve. Can equip a Laser Sight.