Part 30

Dive into Battlefield Hardline's Part 30 guide. Learn the stats, strengths, and weaknesses of the Mx4 carbine and various revolvers like the .38 Snub and .357 RS.

Alright, let's dive into Part 30 of our Battlefield Hardline guide. This section is all about a couple of interesting weapon types: the Mx4 carbine and the revolvers. We'll break down what makes them tick, their stats, and how they perform in a firefight.

The Mx4 Storm Carbine

First up is the Mx4. Think of it as having stats very similar to the M5 Navy. It's got that standard 9mm damage profile, meaning it'll take four shots to down an enemy out to about 25 meters. Its rate of fire, muzzle velocity, and magazine size are pretty much identical to the M5, and even the reload times and recoil feel very much the same. What's cool about the Mx4 is that it's actually more accurate when you're moving and aiming than when you're standing still – pretty unique! However, this comes at a cost: it's less accurate if you try to fire in long bursts because of something called SIPS (which basically means it kicks more erratically over time). You'll get this weapon without any attachments right out of the box.

Trivia Time: The Beretta Mx4 Storm is the full-auto military sibling to the Cx4 Storm carbine that came out in 2003. Both are designed to use pistol calibers like 9x19mm, but they can also handle 9x21mm IMI, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. They can even use magazines from various Beretta pistols, though the Mx4's own 30-round magazine is obviously longer. The Cx4 has a hidden Picatinny rail under the barrel that can be attached to the side, and you can add a long scope rail and accessory rails. In Hardline, the Mx4 comes with these rails already permanently attached.

The whole 'Storm' family is pretty neat, including the civilian Cx4 Storm carbine, the .223 Rx4 Storm rifle, the Px4 Storm pistol (you might recognize it from The Division), and the Tx4 tactical shotgun.

Revolvers

Now, let's talk revolvers. The Mechanic class gets access to a few different types. Generally, these guns pack a serious punch with high damage, but they make you pay for it with slow fire-rates and a limited number of shots. Don't fall into the trap of calling them all 'six-shooters' – out of the four revolvers available at launch, only one actually holds six rounds!

Here's a look at how their damage stacks up:

Ammunition	Max. Damage	Damage Drop-Off	Min. Damage	Weapons
.44 Magnum	55.0	12.5m to 50m	37.5	.44 Magnum
.357 Magnum	60.0	25m to 37m	30.0	.357 RS
.38 Special	34.0	20m to 30m	25.0	.38 Snub
.410 bore	5 x 25.0	12m to 25m	5 x 8.0	.410 Jury

(Note: These are console damage stats; PC stats might differ.)

Heads up: The damage values and drop-off distances for the .410 Jury were actually buffed in patches on April 28, 2015, and March 1, 2016, so it performs better now than at launch.

Besides these revolvers, you can also equip the FN57, G17 Race Pistol, Dual vz.61, the non-lethal T62 CEW taser, or the tracking dart pistol.

.38 Snub

• Ammo: .38 Special
• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Fire-rate: 400 RPM
• Reload: 2.80 seconds

Unlocks: Available from the start for both factions.

Summary: This little revolver hits surprisingly hard. It fires at the same speed as the 92FS and P226, and its damage is comparable to the CZ75 and G17. Plus, it has a longer damage drop-off, meaning it can still be a three-hit kill out to 20 meters. The downside? It only holds five rounds, and reloading takes longer than your standard pistols, though it's quicker than the other revolvers.

The .38 Snub comes with a laser sight already attached, and that's the only attachment you can use for it.

Trivia: This gun is based on the Smith & Wesson Model 642, a common type of lightweight, compact revolver that cops might carry as a backup. It's made of stainless steel and usually comes in .38 Special or .357 Magnum. The barrel is less than 2 inches long, making the whole gun about 6.3 inches. The laser sight looks like it's modeled after LaserLyte's Side Mount Laser.

.357 RS

• Ammo: .357 Magnum
• Capacity: 8 rounds
• Fire-rate: 150 RPM
• Reload: 4.00 seconds

Unlocks: $16,800 for cops, or criminals need to get 1,250 kills with it and buy a license.

Summary: Packing a serious punch with its .357 Magnum rounds, the .357 RS can achieve a two-hit kill all the way out to 29 meters. In Hardcore mode, it's even a one-hit kill out to 25 meters! It fires slowly, but you get a total of eight shots before you're stuck with that lengthy reload. It has great accuracy when aiming while standing still, but expect high vertical recoil and slow recovery, though its horizontal recoil isn't too bad.

Trivia: This revolver is based on the Smith & Wesson M&P R8, which is a variant of the Model 327. It's part of the same Military & Police line as the M&P 40 Pro. The standard Model 327 has a short barrel and wooden grips, while the M&P R8 sports a 5-inch barrel, an underbarrel rail for lights or lasers, a removable scope rail, and synthetic grips. The TRR8 (Tactical Rail) model is very similar.