Model 89

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The Big Horn Armory Model 89 Carbine, known in-game as the Model 89, is a lever-action DMR utilizing the .50 cal ammunition. It was added to the game in the v0.16.0 "A Sailor's Dream" update on February 25th, 2024.

Background

The Model 89 was developed by Big Horn Armory to supersede the older Model 86 and Model 92 lever actions in a modern platform. It features a wide variety of options and fires the powerful .500 S&W cartridge. As a CNC-machined rifle, all the parts are exceptionally precise, which gives to its prowess at the range.

Strategies

Using

• The Model 89 has a very distinctive barrel color, so keep it unequipped until you are ready to attack your opponent so that you surprise them.
• Make sure to conserve ammo when you can, as chances are you won't be able to find more.
• The Model 89 can play either like a sniper or a DMR. You can quickswitch it or spam it. Choose whichever style suits you better, but spamming isn't a good option when ammo reserves are low.
• Break Ammo Crates if possible to try and get more .50 Cal ammunition.
• Always reload when not fighting, as the Model 89 has a high total reload time.

Countering

• Strafe back and forth to make the Model 89 user miss. The slow rate of fire makes it harder to aim.
• Hide behind indestructible cover such as Oil Tanks or Sandbags. The .50 Cal ammo that the Model 89 uses is rare, so you may be able to make your opponent run out of it by wasting it.

Obtaining

The Model 89 can be found in Airdrop, occasionally in Gun Lockers, and very rarely in common loot sources such as Regular Crates. It is more common in Harvest mode.

Trivia

• The Model 89 in-game is an 18" carbine with a standard walnut stock and a matte stainless steel finish.
• The Model 89 is one of the three weapons which use .50 Cal ammunition. The other weapons which use .50 Cal rounds are the RSh-12 and DEagle.

History

• v0.20.1
  • Reload time decreased to 0.4 (from 0.5)
• v0.20.1
  • Damage decreased to 49 (from 62.5)
• v0.19.0
  • Changed ammunition type to .50 Cal from 12.7mm
  • Tweaked texture
• v0.16.0
  • Added

Open Gun Graph (May be laggy, especially on mobile)