The M1887 (Double Barrel) is the most feared sound in Free Fire. When you hear that distinct “Bang-Bang” nearby, you know someone is trying to rush you.
It is the quintessential “High Risk, High Reward” weapon. It has the highest damage potential of any close-range gun, capable of knocking an enemy with a single headshot (The One Tap). However, it only has 2 bullets. If you miss those two shots, you are reloading while the enemy SMG sprays you down.
In this guide, I will teach you the mechanics of the M1887, the “Jump Shot” technique, and how to survive the dreaded reload time.
1. The 2-Bullet Rule: Discipline
New players spam the fire button. With the M1887, you cannot do that. You must treat every bullet like it costs 100 diamonds.
The Golden Rule: Never fire unless your crosshair is red. The M1887 has a smaller spread than the M1014. You need to be precise. If you panic-fire, the bullets will fly past the enemy’s ear, and then you are dead.
2. The “Jump Shot” Technique
You rarely see pro players standing still with a shotgun. They are always jumping. Why?
- Headshot Angle: Jumping creates a downward angle, making it slightly easier to land headshots.
- Avoid Damage: It makes it harder for the enemy to lock onto your head.
How to execute:
- Run towards the enemy (Sprint).
- Press Jump.
- In mid-air, turn your camera towards the enemy.
- Before your feet touch the ground, Drag the fire button UP.
It sounds complex, but it’s one fluid motion. Practice this on the training dummies until you can do it without thinking.
3. Reload Management: The Gloo Wall Cancel
The M1887 reload is slow. It takes about 1-2 seconds. In a close-range fight, that is an eternity.
You must learn the “Shoot-Gloo-Reload” rhythm.
- Bang-Bang (Shoot 2 bullets).
- Instantly place a Gloo Wall. Do not wait to see if he is dead. Assume he is alive.
- Reload behind the wall.
- Peek out and shoot again.
If you don’t have a Gloo Wall, use the “Switch” trick. Shoot 2 bullets, switch to your secondary gun (USP/Desert Eagle/MP40), and finish them. Do not try to reload in the open.
4. The “Ghost Damage” Issue
Sometimes you hit the enemy, you see yellow damage numbers, but they don’t die. This is called “Ghost Damage” or lag compensation. It happens often with shotguns due to packet loss.
The Fix: Do not rely on one shot. Always be ready to fire the second one. And never engage outside of 5 meters range. Beyond 5 meters, the M1887 damage drops off severely. At 10 meters, it deals only 10-15 damage.
5. Character Synergy
If you main the M1887, you need Caroline. Her passive skill increases movement speed specifically when holding a shotgun. This allows you to close the gap faster.
Also, Hayato is crucial. Since you are fighting close range, you will take damage. Hayato ensures that your shots penetrate their armor, guaranteeing a 2-shot kill even on Level 4 vests.
Conclusion
The M1887 is not a weapon for campers. It is a weapon for confident rushers. If you hesitate, you miss. If you miss, you die. But when you land that perfect Red Number headshot? There is no better feeling in Free Fire.