In Red Dead Redemption 2, acquiring the Off-Hand Holster, and gaining the ability to dual wield pistols, is a truly exciting gameplay moment, and it comes simply. While Red Dead Online also gives gunslingers the option to do battle with two pistols blazing, it takes a bit more work than in the game's single-player campaign.

Players that are looking to dual wield pistols in Red Dead Online will need to acquire an Off-Hand Holster, but it will not come through missions in the online component. Instead, players will need to visit a Gunsmith and purchase one, and, once acquired, players will have two pistol slots to utilize in their weapon wheel. Gunsmiths can be located in the towns of Annesburg, Rhodes, Saint Denis, Tumbleweed, and Valentine, and they are demarcated by a pistol on the map.

There are a myriad of Off-Hand Holsters that can be viewed in the Accessories section of a Gunsmith's catalog, however, the Horsemanship Holster and the Deadboot Holster are the ones that are available to new outlaws most immediately . Neither of these options are particularly expensive (costing $8.50 and $7.75, respectively), but they do require that a player attain Rank 25.

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Ranks are the Red Dead Online equivalent of a traditional RPG leveling system — players complete tasks and kill enemies to gain experience and increase their Rank. With new Ranks come new Ability Cards, which provide boosts to a character, as well as the ability to access the bevy of weapons, outfits, and more offered throughout the game's expansive map.

For players looking to rank up quickly and start dual wielding promptly, performing well in the Showdown Series and Race Series playlists is a good option. Additionally, completing Story Missions solo and through the game's matchmaking system is recommended for some fast Ranks.

It is simple, and surprisingly inexpensive, to put a pistol into both hands of a desperado, but it does come with a bit of catch: a second pistol means yet another inventory slot that needs to be filled. The high cost of Red Dead Online's item has been a frequent talking point amongst the community, and the need to acquire yet another pistol (such as the $1,000 Mauser Pistol) may feel like less of a boon and more of a curse.

Rockstar has recently stated that they will be addressing Red Dead Online's economy, but, in the meantime, there are ways to quickly acquire money for those that are eyeing a pricey pistol.

Red Dead Online is accessible through Red Dead Redemption 2 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.