P2000 CS2 Skins
The P2000 is the CT's alternative starting pistol — the volume option to the USP-S's precision. It carries 13 rounds with a generous 52 in reserve, trades away the silencer, and suits players who fight pistol rounds up close, where extra bullets beat extra stealth.
P2000
The P2000 is the CT's alternative starting pistol — the volume option to the USP-S's precision. It carries 13 rounds with a generous 52 in reserve, trades away the silencer, and suits players who fight pistol rounds up close, where extra bullets beat extra stealth.
P2000 in CS2: How It Plays
Statistically the two CT starters are near-twins: same 35 damage, same fire rate, same reload. The P2000's case is ammunition — one more round per magazine and more than double the USP-S's reserve (52 vs 24) — plus slightly better accuracy when firing in quick succession up close. The costs are the missing suppressor, so every shot advertises your position, and a slightly weaker long-range profile (0.94 range modifier against the USP-S's 0.99).
Pick it in the loadout menu if your pistol rounds are fought at close range against multiple rushers, where 13+52 ammo forgives misses that would leave a USP-S player dry-clicking. In practice the USP-S dominates usage at every level because pistol rounds so often hinge on a single accurate first shot — but the P2000 is a legitimate sidegrade, not a downgrade, for aggressive close-range CT play.
Study the P2000's spray on the recoil patterns page, model exact shots-to-kill in the damage calculator, or browse all pistols.
Main rival: USP-S — see the full P2000 vs USP-S comparison.
Combat Statistics
Economy Context
Verdict: The P2000 is a eco and save rounds weapon at $200 — 1 kill at $300 each cover its cost. The Glock-18 matches its price if you're weighing the closest pistol alternative.
Pro Tips for the P2000
Choose it when you play close-range pistol rounds — 13 rounds plus 52 reserve wins wars of attrition the USP-S can't fight.
Its rapid-fire accuracy up close is slightly friendlier than the USP-S's: two quick chest hits plus a headshot is a reliable finish.
You have no silencer — after your first kill, expect everyone to know exactly where you are and reposition.
Aim head-height always: like all starting pistols, helmets end its lethality from round three onward.
Swap between P2000 and USP-S per map in the loadout menu; tight maps favour the P2000's ammo, open maps the USP-S's accuracy.
36 Available Skins
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RestrictedScorpion
CovertFire Elemental
ClassifiedOcean Foam
Mil-SpecSilver
IndustrialGrassland Leaves
ClassifiedImperial Dragon
Mil-SpecChainmail
ClassifiedCorticera
RestrictedWoodsman
IndustrialCoach Class
Mil-SpecDispatch
RestrictedObsidian
RestrictedSpace Race
ClassifiedWicked Sick
IndustrialPathfinder
IndustrialGrassland
RestrictedHandgun
Mil-SpecRed FragCam
RestrictedAcid Etched
IndustrialPanther Camo
Mil-SpecTurf
Mil-SpecPulse
Mil-SpecIvory
Mil-SpecGrip Tape
RestrictedAmber Fade
Mil-SpecRoyal Baroque
IndustrialGranite Marbleized
Mil-SpecUrban Hazard
Mil-SpecSure Grip
Mil-SpecRed Wing
Mil-SpecLifted Spirits
Mil-SpecGnarled
Mil-SpecImperial
Mil-SpecOceanic
IndustrialCoral Halftone
IndustrialMarsh
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the P2000 better than the USP-S?
- It is a sidegrade: 13 rounds and 52 reserve versus the USP-S's 12 and 24, at the cost of the silencer and a touch of long-range accuracy. Close-range volume players can justify it; the USP-S's first-shot precision makes it the majority pick.
- How do I switch the P2000 for the USP-S?
- In the loadout customization menu: both pistols occupy the same CT starting-pistol slot, so equipping one replaces the other for the whole match. There is no in-game cost — it is purely a preference setting.
- Does anyone in pro play use the P2000?
- A small minority of professionals have favoured it over the years, usually citing the ammo pool and its behaviour when firing quickly at close range. The overwhelming pro consensus, though, remains the USP-S for its silenced, surgical first shot.
- How much damage does the P2000 do in CS2?
- The P2000 deals 35 base damage per hit with 50.5% armor penetration. Headshot multiplier is 4x, meaning a headshot deals 140 damage before armor reduction.
- How much does the P2000 cost in CS2?
- The P2000 costs $200 to buy and gives a $300 kill reward. It's available to counter-terrorist players.
- What is the P2000 fire rate?
- The P2000 fires at 352 rounds per minute (RPM) with a 13-round magazine. Reload time is 2.17 seconds.
- How many skins does the P2000 have in CS2?
- The P2000 currently has 36 skins available in Counter-Strike 2, ranging across multiple rarity tiers from Consumer Grade to Covert.
- Is the P2000 good in CS2?
- The P2000 is the CT's alternative starting pistol — the volume option to the USP-S's precision. It carries 13 rounds with a generous 52 in reserve, trades away the silencer, and suits players who fight pistol rounds up close, where extra bullets beat extra stealth.