The 1887 shotgun is one of the most polarizing weapons in The Finals. On some days, it feels like a monster capable of dominating any close-range skirmish. On others, you’ll be left wondering how you missed shot after shot. This guide breaks down how to bring consistency to the 1887, including its strengths, weaknesses, ideal gadgets, playstyle, training routine, and how to thrive even on range-heavy maps.

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The Stats and Strengths of the 1887

Let’s begin with what the 1887 offers at its core:

• DPS: 160
• TTK (Time to Kill):
  • Medium/Light: 2 shots in ~0.58s
  • Heavy: 3 shots in ~1.58s

While its numbers don’t seem groundbreaking on paper, what makes the 1887 shine is how it lets you truly run and gun— maintaining hip-fire mobility without sacrificing accuracy. You get ADS-level precision while staying nimble and evasive.

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Weaknesses to Watch Out For

1. Reload Animation Lock:
   • The reload is slow and can interrupt your momentum in fights.
   • Solution: Use melee to cancel the animation and immediately fire the next shot.
2. Close-Range Tracking:
   • Fast, dashing opponents (especially Lights with swords or dash abilities) are a challenge.
   • Solution: Train for higher tracking speed at close range (details below).

These drawbacks don’t make the shotgun bad — they just require specific training and tactical adjustments to overcome.

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Playstyle: Controlled Aggression and Strategic Repositioning

The 1887 thrives in tight spaces, but many maps are filled with open areas and long sightlines. You’ll need two key traits:

• Patience: Don’t overextend or run blindly into range-advantaged enemies.
• Mobility Tools: Use gadgets and abilities to close distance quickly and unpredictably.

Map Management Tips:

• Stick to buildings, tight corridors, and flanking routes.
• Avoid sprinting through open zones unless you’ve scouted safely or have cover fire.

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Recommended Specializations & Gadgets

• Specializations:
  • Dematerializer: Cut through buildings, flank, and reposition in seconds.
  • Guardian Turret: Adds defensive pressure and zone control.
• Gadgets:
  • Jump Pad (preferred for fast, vertical movement)
  • Zipline (for longer-range traversal)

You don’t need all three tools — one or two mobility aids can make a massive difference. Choose based on your preferred map control or surprise angle strategy.

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Precision is Everything: Training Philosophy

This shotgun gives you only six rounds — every miss counts. The margin for error is tight, so training for accuracy, smoothness, and consistency is non-negotiable.

Golden Rule: Always hip-fire.

• There’s no spread or accuracy penalty between ADS and hip-fire.
• Hip-firing keeps your movement fluid and your vision clear.

Golden Rule #2: Prioritize smooth, accurate shots over speed.

• Flicking creates inconsistency. Learn to move smooth, shoot clean.
• Once you build consistency, speed will follow naturally.

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Training Routine: Sharpen Your Shotgun Skills

Warm-Up (Centering):

• 3 minutes: Strafe left and right in hip-fire, targeting static dummies at close/mid range.
• 3 minutes: Move to rooftop. Center on the light, fast-moving dummy up close. Circle and track it without firing.

Scenario 1: Close-Range Tracking

• Engage moving targets only at close range.
• Stay evasive, prioritize hit confirmation.
• Eliminate 10 targets using all six rounds. Reset if you miss more than 40%.

Scenario 2: Mid-Range Counter-Strafe Tracking

• Mirror strafe a mid-range moving dummy.
• Fire only when centered. Track while reloading.
• 10 eliminations using 2–3 shots each.

Scenario 3: Target Acquisition + Click Timing

• Alternate shots between:
  • The fast dummy in front
  • A Light to the left or Heavy to the right
  • Then back to the fast dummy
• Focus on fast, smooth transitions and perfect timing.
• Spend 5 minutes in this scenario.

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Summary Tips for Success with the 1887

• Don’t chase kills through open ground — reposition, flank, or ambush.
• Learn to melee-cancel the reload to clutch up in close-range duels.
• Hip-fire always, and break the ADS habit from other weapon classes.
• Use gadgets like jump pads or dematerializer to force CQC fights.
• Practice high-speed, low-latency tracking for Lights with dash.

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Final Thoughts

Mastering the 1887 is a journey. At first, it might feel frustrating — slow, inconsistent, unforgiving. But with the right mindset, tactics, and training, it becomes one of the most satisfying weapons in the game. There’s no feeling quite like outmaneuvering and out-blasting an enemy with a clean hip-fired double-tap.

Trust the process. Train with intention. Play smart, and you’ll find yourself turning heads (and turning corners with confidence).

See you in the arena — shotgun locked and loaded.