Weapon dossier
Hairpin III
Hairpin III is a common Tier III pistol in ARC Raiders. Weak against ARC armor plating.
Record typePistol
- Rarity
- Common
- Ammo
- Light Ammo
- Value
- 2,000
Weapon details
CommonPistol
Has a built-in silencer. Great for stealth, but tricky in combat.
Weight: 3 kg
Sell Price: 2,000 coins
Very Weak vs ARC ArmorLight AmmoSlide-Action
Hairpin III Stats
Ammo TypeLight Ammo
ARC Armor PenetrationVery Weak
Durability120/120
Firing ModeSlide-Action
Increased Fire Rate20%
Magazine Size8
Reduced Reload Time26%
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 III
Upgrade Hairpin II to Hairpin III at the Gunsmith with 9 Metal Parts and 1 Simple Gun Part.
UPGRADE FROM PREVIOUS TIER
Base Weapon Required
Hairpin IICommon
Upgrade Location
Bench: Gunsmith
Upgrade Materials
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
- 2,000 coins
- Durability
- 120/120
Source data updated: 03/17/2026