Magnum - When to use?

[Voru]

I've beaten the game twice now and started up on a Madhouse playthrough, but I still haven't quite figured the best time(s) to use the Magnum. So when and where in your opinion would be a good time?

[†øøts]

On normal just use it whenever you feel like it, no point saving it - might as well use it.

On Madhouse, you should save it for certain bosses. Shoot the wife off the walls, the kick from the magnum should automatically force her onto her back, exposing her weak spot each time. Saves a TON of your other ammo this way.

The next time I'd use it is for the mutated Jack fight. I'd actually save it for the 2nd half when he corners you - just pull the magnum out and unload on his face because he'll kill you pretty quick otherwise.

The magnum is great but it's not too important. I'd never trade it over the M21 - best gun in the game imo.

[novice]

I still haven't used it given the coins needed. On Madhouse I used my coins for the defense and attack coins. I didn't notice much of an improvement with the attack coin so I might try the Magnum next time on Jack or the big mold dudes.

[Erebus]

When you've unlocked infinite ammo from beating madhouse.