A silenced pistol, once a staple of the Soviet Special Forces. In the Zone, it quickly became a tool of choice for discreetly resolving all manner of problems.

In-game description

The APSB is a pistol featured in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Overview

The APSB is an incredibly strong pistol, especially when combined with AP(RG028) ammunition, with which it can kill any non-boss human enemy with a single headshot. While it doesn't have the range of the Rhino it can be silenced and the Collimator Sight has no sway.

Acquisition

• Found in stash on roof of one of buildings in Stechanka, Chemical Plant
• Bought from Viktoria Dorozhnyuk at Malachite
• Bought from Wreck at Yaniv Station
• Bought from WO Komisarov at Cement Factory

Unique Variants

• Encourage - A unique engraved APSB owned by Col. Korshunov.

Upgrades

Color-coded upgrades are mutually exclusive. Prices based on Stalker difficulty.

Impact-Resistant Anti-Corrosion Parts (1800 ) Wear and tear 20% The notion of utilizing enhanced alloys as a replacement for steel has demonstrated its value time and again. Protective Spray for Return Mechanism (1800 ) Wear and tear from external sources 20% Improves the weapon’s reliability and introduces an extra layer of security by sealing the receiver.	Milled Parts Replaced with Stamped Parts (3600 ) Weight reduction 50% Using lightweight parts reduces weight without compromising reliability.

Balanced Handle (1500 ) Readiness 20% Shifts the weapon’s center of gravity, enabling a faster transition to combat stance.	Wrist Rest (4200 ) Recoil recovery 15% The wrist rest allows for a quicker return to combat stance. Polymer Handle (3000 ) Aiming speed 7% Incorporating polymers reduces the overall weight of the weapon, making it easier to use.	Individual Adjustment[1] (6100 ) Moving while aiming 30% Customizing the grip to match the shooter’s hand maximizes comfort when handling the weapon.

Tin Coating on Barrel’s Inner Surface (2100 ) Bullet velocity 20% Minimizes the gap between the barrel and the bullet to improve the efficiency of barrel gases.	Extra Barrel Rifling (4800 ) Armor-piercing power 10% Reduces bullet deterioration within the barrel to preserve its intended design characteristics. Rubber Coating (4200 ) Recoil decrease 15% The rubberized surface dampens the recoil and enhances the weapon’s grip.	Counterweight[1] (8500 ) Spread decrease 20% The addition of the counterweight enhances stability, reducing spread when firing. Modified Gas Block Geometry[1] (9700 ) Reduced damage drop-off 40% Enables the bullet to retain energy longer in flight.

Modules

Scope Mount (6100 ) Allows the user to attach a range of scopes to the weapon. Muzzle Brake (8500 ) Recoil decrease 10% Spread decrease 20% +0.5kg Utilizes the kinetic energy of powder gases as it exits the barrel after firing to reduce weapon recoil. Laser Designator (4600 ) Aiming speed 5% Spread decrease 20% +0.5kg A laser designator facilitates faster, easier aiming at short and medium range.

Sounds

Gallery

APSB from the "Time of Opportunities" Trailer