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228 Compact Alternate name(s) P228 Game(s) Price $600 Magazine cost $50 Origin Switzerland

Germany Caliber Magazine capacity 13/52 Firing mode(s) Semi-automatic Rate of fire 400 RPM Weight (loaded) 1.03 kilograms Projectile weight 8.1 grams Muzzle velocity 1400 ft/ s Muzzle energy 600 joules Used by Counter-Terrorists

Terrorists Reload time 2.7 seconds Movement speed

(units per second) 250 Damage 32 Range Modifier 0.80 Can fire underwater? Yes Hotkey B-1-3 Entity weapon_p228



The 228 Compact, more commonly referred to as the P228, is one of the pistols featured in the Counter-Strike series. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, it is replaced by the P250.

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Overview

The P228 is a compact version of the P226 and is in use with various law enforcement agencies and the US military where it is designated as the M11. The P228 has a shorter slide and barrel than the P226 and unlike the P226, the P228 is available only in 9×19mm Parabellum rounds with a 13-round magazine.

In-game, the 228 Compact is a moderately powerful semi-automatic pistol available to both teams. It has a fast rate of fire and deals moderate damage, and can instantly kill players with a headshot if a helmet is not worn. Its downsides are its small magazine size (13 rounds) and low reserve ammo, and its lower accuracy and stronger recoil makes it a less optimal choice for long range combat compared to the Night Hawk .50C and K&M .45 Tactical. Its price is relatively low, making it a good situational choice when a better sidearm is needed.

Properties

CS 1.6 and CS:CZ Hitbox Primary Attack Unarmored Armored Head 119 77 Chest & Arm 31 19 Stomach 38 24 Leg 23 23 Red signifies a fatal hit.

CS:S Hitbox Primary Attack Unarmored Armored Head 158 98 Chest & Arm 39 24 Stomach 48 30 Leg 29 29 Red signifies a fatal hit.

Tactics

Depending on the amount of available starting money (usually around $800), buying this weapon during a pistol round would leave the player just enough money to buy a Defuse Kit as a Counter-Terrorist.

On the pistol round as a Terrorist, you can buy the pistol along with a grenade to execute rush plans.

For long range, crouch and target the body. Targeting the head at this range is unlikely to work. Take cover when facing a sniper, and do not attempt to attack them. Firing fast at longer range can be risky without crouch and cover, you might waste your ammunition and give your opponent the opportunity to kill you.

This pistol can be a good choice for players with good aim, due to its decent stopping power and accuracy. It also useful for scoring headshots in pistol rounds.

Spray at the head in close quarters combat.

Fire a burst of 2 or 3 at the head in mid range combat, if the enemy isn't wearing a helmet a single headshot will kill them, if they are wearing a helmet you will see white sparks fly about, meaning they have less than 15 health left, so aim for a larger target like the chest or stomach.

This weapon is a great alternative to the Night Hawk if you dislike its recoil and small magazine size/ammo reserve.

If the recoil becomes too high, it is recommended to aim at the chest or the neck of an opponent and keep firing to increase the odd of scoring a headshot.

In Counter-Strike 1.6 and Condition Zero, many players tend to avoid wielding this pistol due to the low accuracy and damage compared to the Night Hawk. However, shooting at the torso of opponents with the P228 can offer some advantages. It is more useful for close range combat due to the higher rate of fire and larger magazine size compared to the Night Hawk.

December 11, 2006 Increased ES57, Compact 228 and Dual Elites damage by 25%

Appearances

Achievements

Weapon 228 Compact Expert

Kill 200 enemy players with the 228 Compact.

Bugs

In Counter-Strike 1.6, during the reload animation, the magazine can be seen clipping through the grip just before it is ejected from the P228. This visual error has been fixed in Condition Zero.

Trivia

The P228 in Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes is smaller than the P228 in the other games. It has a different firing sound but beyond that, the statistics and performance of this and other versions are identical.

is smaller than the P228 in the other games. It has a different firing sound but beyond that, the statistics and performance of this and other versions are identical. In beta 4.0, the commander (a randomly chosen person in a team who got special radio commands) of the Counter-Terrorist team spawned with the P228. This was removed in beta 5.0.

The P228 inflicts the third most damage of any pistol and the second most to an armored head.

In-game, the P228 is chambered in .357 SIG, as opposed to the 9mm Luger which the real weapon uses. Other variants such as the P229 are chambered in .357 SIG in reality.

In the older Counter-Strike games, the P228 had a gray slide. In Condition Zero and Source , this was changed into a dark/light green color.

games, the P228 had a gray slide. In and , this was changed into a dark/light green color. When paired with the Tactical Shield in Counter-Strike 1.6, the P228 is uncocked. Without the shield, the hammer functions as normal.