PB-1s

PB1s
Type	Pistol
Ammunition	9x18mm 8 round magazine

The Pistolet Besshumniy 6P9 ("Silenced/Noiseless Pistol", index 6P9), called Noiseless Pistol (PB1s) in game, is a silenced pistol that appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.

Overview

It sports an integral silencer along with the Makarov's 8 round magazine. The weapon uses 9×18mm ammunition. Much like all weapons sporting an integral silencer, the PB1s does not suffer from the 20% stat penalty brought by mounting a silencer on a weapon.

Background

The pistol is a variant of the Makarov PM designed for spec ops use. The PB1s today is obsolete for military service but it is a collector's item for gun enthusiasts worldwide.

Appearances

Shadow of Chernobyl

The PB1s is a relatively commonly found pistol within the Zone, held by a fair amount of rookie Loners and Bandits all around the Zone. It can be bought from both Barkeep and Sidorovich and is relatively light weight and cheap. This weapon offers poor performance and terrible durability. However the fact that this is the only widespread silenced weapon in the game makes it an invaluable weapon for stealth missions unless the player possess the Noiseless Kora.

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Clear Sky

Acquisition

The PB1s in Clear Sky is quite rare and not held by any stalker in the Zone. It is only sold by Mitay once you join Duty. However, it is contained in several stashes in the Swamps.

Upgrades

The PB1s can be upgraded only by a few technicians, and the upgrades are focused on tuning its accuracy to optimal levels. When fully upgraded, its accuracy is rivaled only by the Kora-919.

Characteristics

The PB1s can be tuned to be the most accurate handgun in the entire game, but has low power compared to other pistols. The PB1s also has the worst durability out of any weapon in the game. It will start to take damage after you fire off a full magazine and takes slight damage for every magazine fully emptied. Its integral silencer is actually very effective ingame; for example, when stealthily engaging a group of enemies and killing one of them from a concealed position (preferably with a single headshot), the others will become alerted but will not detect you if you remain concealed. In some cases, enemies might not react to one of their squadmates being killed with the PB1s, as shown in the video below.

Call of Pripyat

Acquisition

The PB1s is extremely rare in Call of Pripyat but not that hard to actually procure. The first specimen of this pistol can be found in a foot locker near Stingray 5's crash site in the swamp in Zaton, it is located near the chopper's tail on the island it's on. The others are held by the military survivors in Pripyat, more specifically, everyone in Captain Tarasov's strike team. Rarely, Expert Bandits may have it in their inventory. It also will be sold by Hawaiian if the player earns A Friend of Duty achievement.

Characteristics

It is almost identical to the Makarov, but silenced. It has a fairly low rate of fire (avarage, but most other pistols can be upgraded for better fire rate), decent accuracy, low recoil, and low bullet flatness.

Upgrades

Much like in Clear Sky, it's modifications are centered around increasing its accuracy and slight firing rate/durability increase.

Videos

Clear Sky

thumb|360px|center|video featuring the stealth capabilities of the PB1s pistol

Gallery

Shadow of Chernobyl

Reloading

Character view

Iron sights

World model

Third person view