Frenchman Model 87

Frenchman Model 87
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Gameplay
Unlock Level	26
Inventory Slot	Secondary
Weapon Type	Pistol
Firing Mode(s)	Double action
Cost	$581,000
Statistics
Magazine	6
Total Ammo	66
Rate of Fire	400
Damage	130
Accuracy	76
Stability	28
Concealment	26
Threat	22
Extra Weapon Statistics Reload Time Tactical Empty Base time 2.47s 2.47s Desperado 1.65s 1.65s Ammo Pickup Rate Min Max Base pickup 1.65 2.31 Walk-in Closet 2.23 3.12 Fully Loaded Aced 2.89 4.04 Damage Per Mag Total Damage total 780 8,580 Damage/second 866.67 260.39 Damage Falloff Range Damage Mid Range 0m-20m 130 Long Range 21+m 91 Bullet Spread Standing Crouching Sights 1.15 0.46 Sights + moving 1.15 1.15 Hipfire 1.44 0.58 Hipfire + moving 1.44 1.44 Recoil Min Max Recoil vertical 3.68 2.99 Recoil horizontal -0.69 0.69
Other
Internal name	model3
v·d·e Mod stats

The Frenchman Model 87 is a secondary weapon available in PAYDAY 2, available to players who own the Gunslinger Weapon Pack.

Overview

The Frenchman is a revolver like the Bronco .44, providing six shots before needing to reload, reloads all rounds at once, and does not take longer to reload when fully emptied. While the Frenchman is notably weaker than any of the other six shooters, it still does more damage than the Deagle and Baby Deagle, possessing 130 damage compared to their 120 damage. The Frenchman also has a superior ammo reserve than them with 66 rounds, bolstered by a more generous pickup rate than other revolvers or high power pistols.

However, the Frenchman is not without its flaws. Its damage will still make it difficult to kill Maximum Force Responders on difficulties above Overkill without supplementary skills, and will often take at least two headshots to kill most special units. It also has an incredibly shallow mod pool that makes it less versatile than the Deagle or Bronco: the only options are a longer/shorter barrel for more accuracy/concealment respectively, stability-enhancing grips, and a stat boost option. Lastly, while not a strict statistical drawback, the iron sights for the Frenchman are small and narrow and the only optics option for the gun, much like those of the Peacemaker .45, which can take time to get used to, especially for long-range shooting.

Overall, the Frenchman is best viewed as an interesting sidegrade between the Deagle and any of the other six shooters, trading raw power for superior ammo, though it can still kill most enemies in the same number of shots as the other stronger pistols with the right skills.

Summary

Pros:

• Good accuracy
• Above-average ammo reserve amount
• High ammo pickup rate for its type
• Decent base concealment

Cons:

• Limited to six shots that cannot be increased no matter what, similar to other revolvers like the Matever .357 or Castigo .44
• Iron sights are small and may be difficult to line up, especially in confined or dark areas
• Low stability can cause vicious recoil and muzzle flip when rapidly firing
• Only modification options are two barrel sizes, one grip option, and a stat boost of the user's choice; no option for any gadgets

Tips

• The Mule Bone Grips option for the Frenchman is a straight upgrade, adding +4 stability without any drawbacks.
• There is no difference in reload speed when there are 0 rounds left to fire versus 5. This encourages all 6 shots being used, helping to dish out more damage before needing to reload.
• Assuming Berserker Ace is the only damage boost in play, the Frenchman can kill Maximum Force Responders on Mayhem after being revived by someone without Combat Medic Ace, having just enough health to meet the threshold. On Death Wish or Death Sentence, Berserker Ace requires a minuscule amount of health for one-hitting Maximum Force Responders, roughly 5% health or less, including Swan Song or bleedout.
  • Underdog and/or One Handed Talent remedy this with more damage, consistently killing Maximum Force Responders in one headshot after being revived if also paired with Berserker Ace, no matter the difficulty.
    • Trigger Happy alone reaches this breakpoint this without requiring low health.

Available modifications

• Barrel
• Boost
• Grip

Opera Long Barrel	Gunslinger Weapon Pack v·d·e
	Total Ammo	-	Magazine	-
	Reload	-	Damage	-
	Accuracy	+8	Stability	+8
	Concealment	-2	Threat	-
Cost: $9,000 Card Drop & Side Job / 6
More Info. Note(s) N/A Compatible weapons Edit template Frenchman Model 87 • Akimbo Frenchman Model 87 Internal name wpn_fps_pis_model3_bar_xxx

Napoleon Barrel	Gunslinger Weapon Pack v·d·e
	Total Ammo	-	Magazine	-
	Reload	-	Damage	-
	Accuracy	-4	Stability	-
	Concealment	+2	Threat	-
Cost: $9,000 Card Drop & Side Job / 6
More Info. Note(s) N/A Compatible weapons Edit template Frenchman Model 87 • Akimbo Frenchman Model 87 Internal name wpn_fps_pis_model3_bar_xxx

Concealment	Base game v·d·e
	Total Ammo	-	Magazine	-
	Reload	-	Damage	-
	Accuracy	-	Stability	-
	Concealment	+1	Threat	-
Cost: $9,000 Card Drop & Side Job / 6
More Info. Note(s) N/A Compatible weapons Edit template Every weapon ingame Internal name wpn_fps_upg_bonus_concealment_p1

Stability	Base game v·d·e
	Total Ammo	-	Magazine	-
	Reload	-	Damage	-
	Accuracy	-	Stability	+4
	Concealment	-	Threat	-
Cost: $9,000 Card Drop & Side Job / 6
More Info. Note(s) N/A Compatible weapons Edit template Every weapon ingame Internal name wpn_fps_upg_bonus_recoil_p1

Accuracy	Base game v·d·e
	Total Ammo	-	Magazine	-
	Reload	-	Damage	-
	Accuracy	+4	Stability	-
	Concealment	-	Threat	-
Cost: $9,000 Card Drop & Side Job / 6
More Info. Note(s) N/A Compatible weapons Edit template Every weapon ingame Internal name wpn_fps_upg_bonus_spread_p1

Team Boost	Base game v·d·e
	Total Ammo	-	Magazine	-
	Reload	-	Damage	-
	Accuracy	-	Stability	-
	Concealment	-	Threat	-
Cost: $9,000 Card Drop & Side Job / 6	Special Effect(s): +3% Experience & money reward for you and your crew.
More Info. Note(s) N/A Compatible weapons Edit template Every weapon ingame Internal name wpn_fps_upg_bonus_team_exp_money_p3

Mule Bone Grip	Gunslinger Weapon Pack v·d·e
	Total Ammo	-	Magazine	-
	Reload	-	Damage	-
	Accuracy	-	Stability	+4
	Concealment	-	Threat	-
Cost: $9,000 Card Drop & Side Job / 6
More Info. Note(s) N/A Compatible weapons Edit template Frenchman Model 87 • Akimbo Frenchman Model 87 Internal name wpn_fps_pis_model3_g_xxx

Trivia

• The Frenchman Model 87 is based on the Smith & Wesson Model 3, evident from the spring-loaded latch being on the barrel rather than the frame.
• Oddly, when reloading the Frenchman, all of the cartridges that are ejected appear to be perfectly fine, unfired cartridges with the bullets still visible, no matter how many shots were left before needing to reload. The exact same type of fresh cartridges ejected from the gun are then loaded back into the gun.
• Applying the Opera Long Barrel to the Frenchman turns the weapon into a sawed-off version of the Smith & Wesson Model 320.

Gallery

Inventory preview of the Frenchman Model 87.

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• Secondary
• Melee
• Throwables & Equipment