OT-38


 * -|OT-38=


 * -|Dual OT-38=

The OTs-38 Stechkin, known as the OT-38 in-game, is a Pistol added in the 0.1.3 "" update on November 24th, 2017 that uses the 7.62mm Ammunition, commonly known as one of the worst weapons in game due to its low magazine size, medium DPS, and low fire rate.

The OT-38 is often the first medium-range weapon that the player will find. Although its low rate of fire makes it tricky to use in close quarters, its DMR-level accuracy means that it can outperform even Assault Rifles at longer ranges. Dual wielding the OT-38 gives it DPS on par with that of the UMP9 without sacrificing its great accuracy.

Sounds
Firing

Reloading

Swapping To

Tips

 * When using a single OT-38, it is advised to keep your distance from opponents. This allows you to take advantage of the OT-38's accuracy to nullify the enemy's DPS advantage.
 * Dual OT-38s have much better DPS, allowing them to be used effectively at closer ranges. However, the long reload leaves the user vulnerable.
 * The OT-38 is good for using at long or medium range, so it is best to have a better scope when using it.

Countering

 * Since the OT-38 has extreme accuracy, moving around with high adrenaline prevents an OT user from hitting you, if you are hit, it isn't so bad since it does only 26 damage, but don't underestimate it as it can kill you in 4 quick, fast shots.

Pros

 * Can be dual wielded as it is a Pistol
 * High Damage
 * Decent reload time
 * Accurate

Cons

 * Slow fire rate
 * Low DPS
 * Not suitable for long range

Rarity
The OT-38 is one of the most common Weapons in the game, along with the M9. It spawns almost everywhere, in Buildings, Crates, Shipping Containers, and from other players.

Locations
The OT-38 is known to appear in most places loot can appear, as it is one of the most common guns in the game.

Trivia

 * Previously, the OT-38 would eject spent casings after each shot when fired in-game. This obviously doesn't happen in real life, as it is a revolver. This has since been corrected, and the OT-38 does not eject after each shot, but rather all 5 casings are ejected during reloads.
 * This also means when a player grabs an OT-38 and reload it, the casing will eject, which doesn’t make sense.
 * The Dual sprite for the OT-38 shows the two revolvers placed parallel to each other, unlike the M9, M93R or G18C (whose Dual sprites show the two guns in a crossed manner). The Dual DEagle 50's icon, the Dual Peacemaker's icon, the Dual OTs-38's icon and the Dual Flare Gun's icon are arranged like the OT-38.
 * The real gun is called the OTs-38 'Stechkin' (after its creator, Igor Stechkin), and first entered service in 2002 for the Russian Army. It uses the 7.62×42mm cartridge.
 * Although it is a revolver like the Peacemaker, it is currently not able to be fanned.
 * It's regarded by many as the worst weapon to use 7.62mm ammo, as there are other weapons that uses the same ammo usually outperform the revolver. Because of how underpowered it's regarded as, it is commonly used in challenges, similarly to how the M9 is handled for both are seen as underpowered.
 * The OT-38 is the only gun in surviv.io that does not exist in real life. Its counterpart, the OTs-38, does and the OT-38 was derived from it.

Links

 * http://surviv.io/img/loot/loot-weapon-ot38.svg
 * http://surviv.io/img/loot/loot-weapon-ot38-dual.svg