GTA 6 Best Weapons: Every Gun Seen So Far (Tested After Launch)
Quick answer
Nobody can name the best weapon in GTA 6 yet, because Rockstar hasn't shared any weapon stats. Official footage shows pistols, revolvers, shotguns, SMGs, assault rifles, hunting rifles and a grenade launcher, and Rockstar has named the Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers, Jason's Girardi ES9 and Lucia's Klose K17 pistols. Ammu-Nation is back. Rankings come after we test them post-launch.
Rockstar hasn't shared a single weapon stat for GTA 6, so any "best gun" ranking you see before launch is made up. What we can give you: what's been officially shown, what Rockstar has named, and how weapons worked in GTA 5, clearly labeled.
Weapons Rockstar has named
These come from Rockstar's official Ultimate Edition listing (June 24, 2026), quoted by VGC:
| Weapon | Who uses it | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers | A pair with "classic Vice City stylings sourced from the Vercetti Estate" | ✅ CONFIRMED |
| Girardi ES9 pistol | Jason | ✅ CONFIRMED |
| Klose K17 pistol | Lucia | ✅ CONFIRMED |
The Ultimate Edition adds engraved variants of Jason's and Lucia's pistols. The base pistols seem to be part of the regular game; ⚠️ that's our read of the listing. Editions explained: GTA 6 editions & price.
Weapon types seen in official footage
Generic types only, as described in coverage of the trailers, screenshots and Extended Look:
| Weapon type | Where it was shown | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pistols and revolvers | Trailers, screenshots | PC Gamer |
| Submachine guns | Trailer 2 (robbery scene) | PC Gamer, Insider Gaming |
| Assault rifles | Ammu-Nation wall, Extended Look | Insider Gaming, Red Bull |
| Shotguns (pump and double-barrel) | Ammu-Nation racks, screenshots | PC Gamer |
| Hunting / sniper rifles | Screenshots of hunters | PC Gamer |
| Light machine gun | Trailer 2 (Ammu-Nation) | PC Gamer, Insider Gaming |
| Grenade launcher | Lucia during a police chase | Insider Gaming |
✅ The weapon types are confirmed by official footage. ⚠️ Comparisons like "MP5-style" or "AK-style" are media identifications, not Rockstar names.
How combat works so far
From the Netflix Extended Look, per GameSpot and PC Gamer:
- ✅ Cover-based shootouts and a slow-mo kill cam
- ✅ Pulling a gun in public can make bystanders call the police
- ✅ Criminal Profile tracks needless violence across the game, and it doesn't reset like wanted stars
- ✅ Shoot from the passenger seat as Lucia while Jason drives, thanks to mid-chase switching
- ✅ A non-lethal option: throwing a bag of dog poop at people (yes, really)
More: what can you do in GTA 6 · beginner tips.
Ammu-Nation is back
✅ Trailer 2 shows an Ammu-Nation gun store, with its owner showing off a wall of rifles, SMGs and shotguns. PC Gamer refers to it as Phil's Ammu-Nation.
⚠️ Not confirmed: prices, attachments, shooting ranges or how weapons unlock. For Ultimate Edition owners, Rockstar's listing mentions a weapon locker at the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay.
How weapons worked in GTA 5 (for reference)
This is GTA 5, not GTA 6.
The weapon wheel
| GTA 5 feature | How it worked |
|---|---|
| 8 categories | Handguns, machine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, melee, shotguns, heavy, thrown |
| Open it | Hold L1 / LB / Tab |
| Cycle in a slot | D-pad left/right |
| Story mode | Time slows while the wheel is open |
| Defaults | Set a default weapon per category (Rockstar Support) |
Ammu-Nation
| GTA 5 feature | How it worked |
|---|---|
| Unlocks | Most weapons unlocked for purchase as story progressed |
| Shop | Weapons, ammo, explosives, attachments, body armor |
| Attachments | Extended clip, flashlight, scope, grip, suppressor |
| Shooting ranges | Two branches: Pillbox Hill and Cypress Flats |
GTA 5 lesson: the "best" gun changed through the story as new weapons unlocked. Expect the same in GTA 6, which is why a launch-week tier list from someone who hasn't finished the game is worth very little.
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GTA 6 best weapons: our ranking
| Rank | Weapon | Best for | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | ⏳ Tested after launch |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | ⏳ Tested after launch |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | ⏳ Tested after launch |
| Best early pistol | TBA | TBA | ⏳ |
| Best for police chases | TBA | TBA | ⏳ |
We'll rank by damage, range, handling and how early you can get it.
Watch out for fake weapon lists
- ❌ "Leaked weapon stats": stats don't exist publicly yet.
- ❌ Weapon lists from the 2022 leak: old test footage, not the final game.
- ❌ "Unlock all weapons" codes or mods for consoles: scams. See fake codes & scams and GTA 6 cheats.
⏳ Awaiting launch: what we'll add on November 19
This page is a launch shell. After November 19, we'll test weapons on our own playthrough and update this page with:
- A tested top 10 weapons ranking
- How the weapon menu works (wheel or something new)
- Ammu-Nation prices, attachments and unlocks
- Best weapons per mission type and for police chases
- Where to find free weapons early
Get notified when this is verified: grab the free Day-1 Checklist below.
Our take: don't spend real money or early in-game cash on a gun because a pre-launch list called it "the best." In GTA 5 the top weapons came later in the story, so use what the game hands you and save your cash.
Key takeaways
- ✅ Named by Rockstar: Morgan revolvers, Girardi ES9, Klose K17.
- ✅ Footage shows pistols, SMGs, assault rifles, shotguns, hunting rifles, an LMG and a grenade launcher.
- ✅ Ammu-Nation is back, and drawing a gun in public can bring the cops.
- ⚠️ No weapon stats, prices or weapon wheel confirmed.
- GTA 5 reference: 8-slot wheel, Ammu-Nation unlocks tied to story progress.
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Sources
- VGC – Rockstar confirms GTA 6 Ultimate Edition and pre-order bonuses (June 24, 2026)
- PC Gamer – Every confirmed GTA 6 gun in its trailers and screenshots (June 26, 2026)
- Insider Gaming – Everything revealed in GTA 6 Trailer 2 (May 6, 2025)
- GameSpot – GTA 6's Netflix Extended Look: all the things we learned (Aug 28, 2026)
- Red Bull – GTA 6 Extended Look: everything revealed
- Rockstar Support – Setting default weapons in the weapon wheel
- Fiction Horizon – How to switch weapons in GTA V
- PlayerAssist – GTA 5 Ammu-Nation guide
FAQ
+What is the best weapon in GTA 6?
Unknown until launch. Rockstar hasn't published damage, range or fire-rate stats. We'll test weapons after November 19, 2026 and rank them here.
+What weapons are confirmed in GTA 6?
Rockstar's Ultimate Edition listing names the Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers, Jason's Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia's Klose K17 pistol. Trailers also show shotguns, SMGs, assault rifles, hunting rifles and a grenade launcher.
+Is Ammu-Nation in GTA 6?
Yes. Trailer 2 shows an Ammu-Nation store with a wall of guns, per PC Gamer and Insider Gaming.
+Is there a weapon wheel in GTA 6?
Not confirmed. GTA 5 used an eight-slot weapon wheel, but Rockstar hasn't shown GTA 6's weapon menu in detail.
+Can you carry guns in public in GTA 6?
You can, but bystanders may call the cops if you pull a weapon out in public, according to GameSpot's Extended Look coverage.
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