1911 vs Magnum

[David Wolfmaiden]

Which one does more damage? weapon comparisons shows the same, but still wanted to hear from people

[Speedbump]

Magnum has always been instant kill no matter what the player is wearing for me, even in the foot. 1911 seems to be 2-3 dpeending on where you shoot. I always take a magnum over any gun, and I use it against other players over my AK most of the time too.

[chon]

1911 is more accurate and has a much higher rate of fire, the magnum is very inaccurate in middle range, has a slow firing rate but it is devastating.

[David Wolfmaiden]

Im probably gonna stick with 1911 cause never used it really and its with silencer, still best pick would be FNX <3

Originally posted by Sapper:

1911 is more accurate and has a much higher rate of fire, the magnum is very inaccurate in middle range, has a slow firing rate but it is devastating.

[Pink Floyd]

.357 rounds for the Magnum are much more abundant and it obviously doesn't require a magazine, even though .45 ACP are available at all military installations i rarely come across mags for them. With that being said I carry the Magnum along with a silenced CR75 since I tend to come across the mags for them more often then any mags that use .45 rounds

[DemodiX]

Amphibia S. One shot if you use F11.

[Cjay]

i always play with mosin and magnum insta kill on every distance ^^

[SPace]

Magnum:

Shock (Head) = 20,000
Shock = 500
Damage (Blood) = -500
Damage (Health) = -200
Bleed Chance = 200%

1911:

Shock (Head) = 20,000
Shock = 500
Damage (Blood) = -500
Damage (Health) = -200
Bleed Chance = 200%

Go with the 1911 because it has a faster fire rate and has 7 shots as opposed to the Magnum's 6. Magazines are rare at the moment but can be found through pertinacity. Ammo is more rare than the .357 but is easily acquired at the military tent sites. Either one will kill or knock any player out with at least 2 hits.

These stats are off of the DayZ wiki and, with a game currently under development, they may have changed but I have seen no evidence to believe that they have.

[FUGU]

I've put in a lot of time with both weapons, they're both good. I still prefer the cr75 unless i can get an FNX, because 15 rounds beats both weapons. NE airfield atm typically has an abundance of pistols and magazines. Piano houses, police stations, those pick-up trucks, fire stations, the top of TEC buildings, and 3rd fl/roof of schools are the best places to find pistol mags and other weapon attatchments. They arent rare, you just gotta know where to find them.

[FUGU]

might also consider the p1 as mags are pretty easy to find in those locations. and they have more rounds per mag than the 1911 and magnum. plus you can silence them. Not fond of the makarov, although one sweep through a tent city and you should come out with 4-5 mags for them, and .380 is EVERYWHERE...

[SPace]

Magnum is not an insta kill to a fully healthy character with enough body protection. Two hits will at least knock that character out tho. But that is also true with the 1911.

[SPace]

"nope ive had to put a full clip into a normal clothed person with the 1911 to kill them"

Same has happened with me when using the magnum. It's caused by desync. Your one-shot kills were probably due to shooting a player that wasn't at full health. Your personal experiences are too full of unknown variables to be taken as fact. The stats, however, don't lie. Please stop spreading disinformation.

[SPace]

Don't get me wrong, the majority of the time I play I'll have the magnum as my backup weapon. As soon as I find 2 1911 magazines I switch. How could you not like the 1911 if you like the magnum? It's basically a faster firing magnum with 1 extra round.

[Diogenes]

Given the choice between the two, when it comes to weight and practicality, I would take the Magnum over the 1911.

At least with the Magnum, you don't have to mess around with Magazines, and speedloaders reduce the reload time of the Magnum.

Also, don't overlook the fact that the .357 rounds can also be used with the Repeater Rifle.

Given that information, tbh, it looks like a win win situation for the Repeater, Magnum and .357 ammunition.

[roadraider]

No contest, 1911 is the better gun. Gun saved my life countless times with it's firerate.

[SPace]

There are plenty of unknown variables involved. What was the health of your target? What kind of clothing protection did they have? What was their shock level? If you know the answer to these questions then you can make a definitive statement as to the effectiveness of the weapon. Otherwise it's just supposition.