Sidearms in Escape from Tarkov are exceptionally reliable. As secondary weapons, you can depend on them whenever you load into a raid with a sniper rifle or any semi-automatic weapon.

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So, if you have ammo that isn't very good, aim for the unarmoured portions of the body. The reason why penetration is important in Tarkov is that, as you level up, accumulate better gear ...