Glock-18 or USP-S — which pistol is better?

The USP-S wins clean, ranged 1v1s with superior accuracy and per-bullet damage; the Glock-18 wins rushes with 20 rounds, burst mode, and better mobility-firing. Each is the correct pistol for its side's pistol-round job: CTs hold angles, Ts swarm them.

When should I use the Glock's burst mode?

Only at point-blank range — clearing a corner, exiting a smoke into someone's face, or finishing a surprised opponent. All three burst rounds on the upper body kill unarmored enemies instantly, but the spread makes bursts almost useless beyond a few metres.

Why is the Glock so weak against armor?

Its 47% armor penetration is the lowest of the starting pistols, a deliberate balance choice: T-side gets numbers, mobility, and magazine size, while CT pistols get stopping power. Once CTs buy kevlar, the Glock needs headshots or an upgrade to a Tec-9/P250.

How much damage does the Glock-18 do in CS2?

The Glock-18 deals 30 base damage per hit with 47% armor penetration. Headshot multiplier is 4x, meaning a headshot deals 120 damage before armor reduction.

How much does the Glock-18 cost in CS2?

The Glock-18 costs $200 to buy and gives a $300 kill reward. It's available to terrorist players.

What is the Glock-18 fire rate?

The Glock-18 fires at 400 rounds per minute (RPM) with a 20-round magazine. Reload time is 2.17 seconds.

How many skins does the Glock-18 have in CS2?

The Glock-18 currently has 57 skins available in Counter-Strike 2, ranging across multiple rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Covert.

CS2 Glock-18 Skins — All 57 Finishes & Prices

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57Available Skins

$0.04Cheapest Skin

$1,652Most Expensive

PistolsTerroristStarting Pistol

Glock-18

The Glock-18 is the T-side starting pistol: 20 rounds, a right-click three-shot burst mode, and good running accuracy, balanced against the weakest armor penetration of any starting weapon (47%). It wins pistol rounds through numbers and pace, not clean duels.

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Buy Price

$200

Kill Reward

$300

57 Available Skins

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Budget (Under $10)

Steel DisruptionFrom $9.29 ReactorFrom $8.43 Ramese's ReachFrom $7.79 Sand DuneFrom $7.11 ShinobuFrom $3.26

Mid-Range ($10–$50)

Bullet QueenFrom $43.86 Neo-NoirFrom $25.50 Gold ToofFrom $24.27 Pink DDPATFrom $20.27 BrassFrom $17.55

Premium ($50+)

FadeFrom $1150.00 Synth LeafFrom $240.00 Twilight GalaxyFrom $187.45 Wasteland RebelFrom $93.60 Dragon TattooFrom $73.00

Accuracy & Recoil

Extracted directly from CS2's weapon data files — the exact values the game uses.

0.0056

Standing Inaccuracy

0.0042

Crouching Inaccuracy

0.010

Moving Inaccuracy

Recoil Magnitude

Recoil Variance

0.20s

Recovery (Standing)

Combat Statistics

Base Damage

47%

Armor Pen

HS Multiplier

1-tap kill

400

Fire Rate (RPM)

200

DPS (Raw)

20 / 120

Mag / Reserve

2.17s

Reload Time

240

Move Speed (u/s)

0.85

Range Modifier

Wall Penetration

Performance Overview

Damage

Armor Pen

47%

Fire Rate

400

Accuracy

0.85

Mobility

240

Economy Context

EcoBuy tier · $200

150%Kill reward vs cost

1 killTo pay for itself

$0Same price as USP-S

Verdict: The Glock-18 is a eco and save rounds weapon at $200 — 1 kill at $300 each cover its cost. The USP-S matches its price if you're weighing the closest pistol alternative.

Pro Players Using the Glock-18

donkTeam Spirit · 1000 eDPI

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NiKoFalcons Esports · 640 eDPI

m0NESYFalcons Esports · 920 eDPI

ropzTeam Vitality · 708 eDPI

device100 Thieves · 760 eDPI

electronicBC.Game · 880 eDPI

Ax1Le1WIN · 1200 eDPI

Frequently Asked Questions

Glock-18 or USP-S — which pistol is better?: The USP-S wins clean, ranged 1v1s with superior accuracy and per-bullet damage; the Glock-18 wins rushes with 20 rounds, burst mode, and better mobility-firing. Each is the correct pistol for its side's pistol-round job: CTs hold angles, Ts swarm them.
When should I use the Glock's burst mode?: Only at point-blank range — clearing a corner, exiting a smoke into someone's face, or finishing a surprised opponent. All three burst rounds on the upper body kill unarmored enemies instantly, but the spread makes bursts almost useless beyond a few metres.
Why is the Glock so weak against armor?: Its 47% armor penetration is the lowest of the starting pistols, a deliberate balance choice: T-side gets numbers, mobility, and magazine size, while CT pistols get stopping power. Once CTs buy kevlar, the Glock needs headshots or an upgrade to a Tec-9/P250.
How much damage does the Glock-18 do in CS2?: The Glock-18 deals 30 base damage per hit with 47% armor penetration. Headshot multiplier is 4x, meaning a headshot deals 120 damage before armor reduction.
How much does the Glock-18 cost in CS2?: The Glock-18 costs $200 to buy and gives a $300 kill reward. It's available to terrorist players.
What is the Glock-18 fire rate?: The Glock-18 fires at 400 rounds per minute (RPM) with a 20-round magazine. Reload time is 2.17 seconds.
How many skins does the Glock-18 have in CS2?: The Glock-18 currently has 57 skins available in Counter-Strike 2, ranging across multiple rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Covert.
Is the Glock-18 good in CS2?: The Glock-18 is the T-side starting pistol: 20 rounds, a right-click three-shot burst mode, and good running accuracy, balanced against the weakest armor penetration of any starting weapon (47%). It wins pistol rounds through numbers and pace, not clean duels.

Stat history

No stat changes to the Glock-18 since we began tracking Valve’s weapon definitions on 26 August 2026. Changes are read from the game’s own weapons.vdata, so anything listed here is a change Valve shipped rather than a correction to our data.

Top skins

Glock-18 | Fade$1,150
Glock-18 | Synth Leaf$240.00
Glock-18 | Gamma Doppler - Emerald$204.17
Glock-18 | Twilight Galaxy$187.45
Glock-18 | Wasteland Rebel$93.60
Glock-18 | Dragon Tattoo$73.00

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57 Available Skins

Fade

Twilight Galaxy

Gamma Doppler - Emerald

Synth Leaf

Neo-Noir

Sand Dune

Franklin

Brass

Pink DDPAT

Gamma Doppler - Phase 4

Gamma Doppler - Phase 3

Gamma Doppler - Phase 2

Gamma Doppler

Gamma Doppler - Phase 1

Bullet Queen

Snack Attack

AXIA

Reactor

Gold Toof

Dragon Tattoo

Ramese's Reach

Groundwater

Wasteland Rebel

Royal Legion

Night

Shinobu

Steel Disruption

Blue Fissure

Mirror Mosaic

Weasel

Water Elemental

Red Tire

Nuclear Garden

Trace Lock

Glockingbird

Vogue

Green Line

Ironwork

Grinder

Warhawk

Sacrifice

Wraiths

Bunsen Burner

Off World

Coral Bloom

Moonrise

Umbral Rabbit

Block-18

Catacombs

Candy Apple

Clear Polymer

Oxide Blaze

Teal Graf

Winterized

Ocean Topo

Death Rattle

High Beam

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Economy Context

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