Bataldo Model 8 HEL Revolver

The Bataldo Model 8 Hybrid Electrothermal Light-gas (HEL) Revolver is a semi-automatic sidearm that fills the primary weapon slot.

Description
The third weapon to feature piercing rounds, the Bataldo Model 8 is an eight round revolver. Sporting an integrated white-dot with illuminated rear sights, long range flashlight, a speed loader and high velocity rounds, this weapon is built for precision shots.

Dealing approximately the same damage as the DMR per shot, it's most effective in the hands of a marksman. Due to the piercing nature of the rounds, the Model 8 is able to strike multiple enemies in a single shot, theoretically making the it the most ammo efficient weapon in the game, beating the total potential damage of the Burst Cannon. In practice however, the weapon's ability to deal that extra damage is dependent on the environment. This weapon works best when engagements are planned in areas with long stretches for enemies to line up, in order to take advantage of the piercing rounds.

The HEL Revolver was released as a rundown specific weapon in the extension of Rundown 004.

Pros

 * Piercing rounds.
 * Highest damage per round of all the primary weapons.
 * Kills shooters and strikers with one shot to the head and one to the body.
 * Fantastic if several large enemies are in a line.
 * Decent hip fire accuracy.

Cons

 * Ammo inefficient if headshots or collaterals are not landed.
 * Hordes can overrun the user if headshots and collaterals are not landed.
 * Not particularly effective against large enemies alone, taking 18 shots to kill a big striker.
 * Does not kill shooters or strikers in a single headshot from the front.
 * Expand for Spoilers => Not ammo efficient against Chargers as their head is not a weak point, nor Shadows as their head is barely visible.

Trivia

 * Appears to actually be a 6 round revolver but holds 8 rounds in its magazine.