Double-Action Revolver
Crossover treasure-hunt reward with a high-impact revolver profile.
Key Takeaways
The Double-Action Revolver is an Online-focused pistol distinguished by its rapid double-action firing and Treasure Hunt acquisition. Its cylinder limits sustained fire, while its handling separates it from GTA Online’s slower or more heavily customizable revolver alternatives.
Treasure Hunt acquisition
In GTA Online, the revolver is obtained through the Treasure Hunt activity rather than a normal Ammu-Nation purchase at first; the acquisition route and its follow-up challenge belong to Online.
Rapid double-action fire
Its defining mechanic is a double-action trigger system that allows rapid follow-up shots without a separate manual-cocking step, giving it a distinct handling profile among revolvers.
Limited sustained fire
The revolver uses a small cylinder, so missed shots and reload timing matter more than they do with larger-capacity pistol alternatives.
Online-only context
The Treasure Hunt weapon route is a GTA Online feature and should not be presented as a universal Story Mode acquisition method.
No Mk II conversion
Unlike several GTA Online firearms, the Double-Action Revolver is not a base weapon with a separate Mk II conversion and special-ammunition progression path.
Distinct from other revolvers
Compared with slower, heavier revolver options, the Double-Action Revolver is primarily a choice for faster follow-up fire and its unique acquisition route rather than extensive workshop customization.
Overview
The Double-Action Revolver is a revolver-class sidearm in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, introduced with The Doomsday Heist update. Its defining identity is a traditional handgun built around double-action operation rather than the heavier, more specialized profile of larger weapon classes.
As a sidearm, it occupies a compact close-to-medium-range role. The revolver format gives it a distinct handling character from GTA V’s semi-automatic pistols: each shot is delivered through a slower, more deliberate weapon action, while its double-action design supports rapid follow-up fire without requiring a separate manual-cocking input between shots.
The weapon is especially notable in GTA Online because its initial availability is tied to the Treasure Hunt activity associated with The Doomsday Heist era. That gives it a different progression context from ordinary pistols obtained directly through the standard Ammu-Nation route. Story Mode and GTA Online should be treated as separate availability contexts rather than assumed to share the same unlock path.
Compared with the standard Pistol, the Double-Action Revolver is chosen for its revolver handling and distinctive firing behaviour rather than for belonging to a new ammunition or attachment system. It is a conventional firearm rather than a Mk II conversion, so its identity rests primarily on its weapon type, firing action and acquisition history.
The Double-Action Revolver therefore matters as a named sidegrade for players who want a revolver-style handgun with a distinctive place in GTA V’s post-launch weapon roster. Its page should distinguish the base weapon from mode-specific availability and explain its role without treating it as interchangeable with either the standard Pistol or other revolver weapons.
Statistics
In-game values on GTA V's 0–100 stat bars, with the real magazine figure alongside. Taken from the project's verified weapons database, not from generated text.
- CategoryHandguns
- Magazine6
- Story ModeNo
- OnlineGTA Online: The Doomsday Heist
- How to getAmmu-Nation
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar handguns
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | Accuracy | Range | Magazine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Action Revolver | 68 | 18 | 62 | 30 | 6 |
| Stun Gun | — | 10 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| Navy Revolver | 65 | 18 | 60 | 28 | 6 |
| Heavy Revolver | 62 | 20 | 60 | 32 | 6 |
| Marksman Pistol | 58 | 20 | 70 | 45 | 1 |
Damage, fire rate, accuracy and range are GTA V's own 0–100 stat scales; magazine is the real figure. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
How to Obtain
- GTA Online Freemode; the Double-Action Revolver treasure hunt is an Online activity and has no Story Mode acquisition route.
- The Treasure Hunt email and its photograph must be available before the first clue can be investigated.
- 01In GTA Online, enter Freemode and wait for the Treasure Hunt email containing a photograph. Open the photograph, travel to the indicated search area, and inspect the marked clue to begin the hunt.
- 02Investigate the three additional clue locations revealed during the hunt. Travel to each marked area and interact with its clue; completing all three is required before the final reward location becomes available.
- 03Travel to the final treasure-chest location shown after the clues are completed and open the chest. The Double-Action Revolver is awarded as a guaranteed reward, with the associated GTA Online cash reward issued at the same time.
Availability
The Double-Action Revolver was introduced as a GTA Online weapon and is not part of the standard Story Mode weapon roster.
Requires Complete the Treasure Hunt and open the resulting treasure chest.
The weapon was introduced with The Doomsday Heist update. Completing the separate Double-Action Revolver headshot challenge unlocks its associated cash bonus; that challenge is not the acquisition requirement.
Mechanics and Handling
The Double-Action Revolver is a semi-automatic handgun in Grand Theft Auto V’s firearm system. Its defining handling trait is the ability to fire successive shots by repeatedly pulling the trigger, rather than requiring the player to manually cock the hammer between shots. This gives it a quicker follow-up rhythm than a traditional single-action revolver, but its practical performance still depends on maintaining aim during repeated firing.
Trigger and firing behaviour
The revolver fires one round per trigger pull and does not have an automatic or burst-fire mode. Its double-action mechanism makes rapid follow-up shots the weapon’s main mechanical distinction. Firing quickly is useful when an enemy is exposed at close or moderate distance, while a slower rhythm can make it easier to correct aim between shots. The weapon remains a precision-oriented sidearm rather than a substitute for an SMG or other automatic firearm.
Aiming, recoil and engagement distance
Successive shots can make the weapon harder to keep precisely on target, particularly when the player relies on rapid trigger pulls. Controlled fire is therefore more dependable when accuracy matters than simply emptying the cylinder as quickly as possible. The revolver is most naturally suited to short- and medium-range engagements, where its direct single-shot handling can be used without asking it to sustain the area control provided by automatic weapons.
Cylinder and reload behaviour
As a revolver, the Double-Action Revolver uses a cylinder rather than a detachable magazine. Reloading is consequently a distinct interruption in its firing cycle, and beginning a reload at a safe moment is preferable to allowing the weapon to become empty during a close-range exchange. The reload animation and ammunition state should be treated as part of the weapon’s handling trade-off: its rapid follow-up shots do not remove the need to manage downtime between engagements.
Special effects and weapon systems
The Double-Action Revolver does not have a separately documented weapon skill, charge attack, homing function, status buildup, or melee-style alternate action in the standard GTA V firearm rules. Its special identity comes from its trigger mechanism and firing cadence, not from a conditional combat effect. Any mode-specific tuning, stat-bar difference, or balance change should be read in the context of the relevant Story Mode or GTA Online version rather than assumed to apply universally.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- The double-action firing mechanism allows successive shots without manually cocking the hammer, making follow-up shots more immediate than with a manually operated revolver.
- Its individual-shot operation gives the player direct control over each round instead of committing to an automatic burst.
- As a revolver, it can serve as a straightforward precision sidearm when the encounter does not require sustained automatic fire.
Weaknesses
- The limited cylinder capacity makes missed shots costly and forces reloads sooner than most high-capacity pistols and SMGs.
- It cannot maintain automatic fire, so it is less forgiving against several opponents or a target that requires continuous suppression.
- Reloading interrupts the engagement; carrying an automatic secondary is useful when enemies close in during that downtime.
Best uses
- Deliberate engagements against one or a few exposed targets, where controlled follow-up shots matter more than volume of fire.
- Players who prefer single-shot placement and the distinctive handling of a revolver over automatic weapon handling.
- A sidearm role alongside an SMG or rifle, switching weapons when a group of enemies makes the revolver's limited capacity a liability.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Weapon | Handling and role | Upgrade context | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Action Revolver | Standard weapon; no Mk II conversion is associated with this model. | You want revolver handling with a quicker firing rhythm than the heavier revolver options. | — |
| Heavy Revolver Mk II | GTA Online Weapon Workshop conversion adds Mk II customization and access to compatible special-ammo options. | You prefer impact and Mk II ammunition or attachment choices over the Double-Action Revolver’s faster handling. | — |
| Navy Revolver | A distinct weapon rather than a Double-Action Revolver conversion; it does not share the Mk II path. | You want a hard-hitting collectible revolver and do not need the Double-Action Revolver’s faster trigger rhythm. | — |
| Heavy Pistol | Uses the pistol attachment and customization framework rather than revolver-specific variants. | You want a pistol handling profile and sustained fire without committing to a revolver’s cylinder-based reload behaviour. | — |
Lore and Design
The Double-Action Revolver is presented in GTA Online as the reward at the end of a Rockstar-authored treasure-hunt sequence. Its acquisition context gives it more narrative significance than a standard Ammu-Nation sidearm: the weapon is tied to a chain of clues, a hidden chest, and the wider promotional connection between Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Redemption 2.
Rockstar also used the revolver for a cross-game reward challenge. After obtaining it in GTA Online, players could complete a headshot challenge to receive a cash reward and unlock a related reward in Red Dead Redemption 2. This documented promotion is the clearest external significance of the weapon; there is no need to assign it an unsupported real-world model or infer a specific fictional backstory beyond its treasure-hunt presentation.
Trivia
- The Double-Action Revolver is part of a Rockstar crossover: completing its associated headshot challenge in GTA Online unlocks a Golden Double-Action Revolver in Red Dead Redemption 2 for the linked Social Club account.