Weapon dossier
Hairpin I
Hairpin I is a common Tier I pistol in ARC Raiders. Weak against ARC armor plating.
Record typePistol
- Rarity
- Common
- Ammo
- Light Ammo
- Value
- 450
Weapon details
CommonPistol
Has a built-in silencer. Great for stealth, but tricky in combat.
Weight: 3 kg
Sell Price: 450 coins
Very Weak vs ARC ArmorLight AmmoSlide-Action
Hairpin I Stats
Ammo TypeLight Ammo
ARC Armor PenetrationVery Weak
Durability100/100
Firing ModeSlide-Action
Magazine Size8
Special TraitIntegrated Silencer
Compatible Mod Slots
Upgrade & Repair by Tier
Compare the material costs, upgrade bonuses, repair requirements, and recorded quest rewards for every Hairpin tier.
| Tier | Upgrade cost | Upgrade bonuses | Repair cost | Quest source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hairpin I Durability 100/100 | Base tier | Special Trait: Integrated Silencer | 2× Metal Parts + 1× Rubber Parts Restores 50% durability | — |
| Hairpin II Durability 110/110 | 8× Metal Parts | Increased Fire Rate: 10%; Reduced Reload Time: 13%; Special Trait: Integrated Silencer | 4× Metal Parts + 3× Rubber Parts Restores 50% durability | — |
| Hairpin III Durability 120/120 | 9× Metal Parts + 1× Simple Gun Parts | Increased Fire Rate: 20%; Reduced Reload Time: 26%; Special Trait: Integrated Silencer | 6× Metal Parts + 1× Simple Gun Parts Restores 50% durability | — |
| Hairpin IV Durability 130/130 | 1× Mechanical Components + 1× Simple Gun Parts | Increased Fire Rate: 30%; Reduced Reload Time: 40%; Special Trait: Integrated Silencer | 1× Mechanical Components + 2× Simple Gun Parts Restores 50% durability | — |
Where to Find & How To Get Hairpin I
Craft Hairpin I at a level 1 Gunsmith or at a level 1 Workbench with 2 Metal Parts and 5 Plastic Parts. You can buy Hairpin I from Tian Wen for 1,350 coins.
CRAFTING RECIPE
Materials Needed
PURCHASE FROM TRADERS1 trader
You can also purchase Hairpin I from the following traders:
Recycle & Salvage Output
RECYCLE OUTPUT(At Speranza)
SALVAGE OUTPUT(In-Raid)
Tip:Salvaging in-raid yields fewer materials but is more convenient. Recycling at Speranza gives more materials and potentially different components.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Pistol
- Rarity
- Common
- Ammo Type
- Light Ammo
- Magazine
- 8
- Firing Mode
- Slide-Action
- ARC Penetration
- Very Weak
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Sell Price
- 450 coins
- Durability
- 100/100
Source data updated: 03/17/2026