What does the handling stat do?
All of the weapon stats are pretty self explanatory and does experience noticeable differences with increase/decrease. Handling, however, I am unable to tell what it actually does.
Even increasing/decreasing the stat with the help of attachments/variants doesn't seem to change anything (tested in the shooting range).
What does handling affect?
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The Handling stat affects how fast you can switch gun (with that gun), Aim Down Sight (ADS), and reload. Everything that has to do with handling the gun itself.
Edit: Although most online forums tend to agree with my first statement (up here), a lot of people tend to agree with what this video says: Handling only slightly reduces the hipfire recoil.
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What does the handling stat do in Destiny 2?
Just as it sounds, Handling affects how fast or slow a weapon readies when swapping to it. A weapon with high Handling will be pulled up faster and be ready to fire faster than a weapon with a low Handling stat. Handling also affects the stow speed, or how fast that same weapon gets put away.What does handling do in dying light?
Handling: An abstract rating of effectiveness taking the following into account: weapon sway, recoil, and bullet spread. For melee weapons, this takes into account stamina consumption, reach, and angle of the swing arc instead. The higher the percentage, the better the weapon handles.What is handling stat in hunt showdown?
Handling - Affects both your weapon kickback/recoil after firing, and the amount of weapon sway you must deal with while aiming.What's the BEST Stat on Hand Cannons? (Destiny 2)
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handling is the hip fire spread (confirmed by driftor)
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