Pistol vs Pow Pow vs Shorty: weapon comparison
Compare weapon damage, Gem prices and upgrade previews in Survive a Million Monkeys. Choose up to three weapons; unknown values remain unfilled.
| Attribute |  Pistol |  Pow Pow |  Shorty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Pistol | Pistol | Shotgun |
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Uncommon |
| Gem unlock price | Not recorded | Free in tutorial; regular price not recorded | 5,000 Gems |
| Base DMG/S | 45 | 66.7 | 80 |
| Fire Rate (UI value) | 150 | 250 | 60 |
| Damage (UI value) | 18 | 16 | 10 |
| Pellets (where recorded) | Not recorded | Not recorded | 8 |
| Evidence | View recorded panelChecked 2026-10-05 | View recorded panelChecked 2026-10-05 | View recorded panelChecked 2026-10-05 |
DMG/S is the shop's displayed figure, not measured sustained DPS. The Fire Rate unit is not explicitly labelled. Unknown values do not mean zero or “not applicable.” Recording build not shown.
Recorded weapon upgrade costs
Upgrade prices are separate from unlock prices and in-run cash purchases. How weapon upgrades work.
Pistol upgrades
| Target level | Attribute changes | Gem cost | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMG/SEC: 45 → 55 DAMAGE: 18 → 22 | 150 Gems | View preview |
Pow Pow upgrades
| Target level | Attribute changes | Gem cost | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMG/SEC: 66.7 → 87.5 DAMAGE: 16 → 21 | Free in tutorial; regular price not recorded | View preview |
| 2 | DMG/SEC: 87.5 → 94.5 FIRE RATE: 250 → 270 | 750 Gems | View preview |
Shorty upgrades
| Target level | Attribute changes | Gem cost | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMG/SEC: 80 → 108 DAMAGE: 10 → 12 PELLETS: 8 → 9 | 450 Gems | View preview |
Sources & next steps
Values transcribed from the recorded game interface. Source checked 2026-10-05. Source: AdvanceTheDpoint.
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