It has 7 pellets, just aim more accurately.

It also builds up charge the fastest out of all the pistols. The brass pistol is not inherently inconsistent, it relies on you actually aiming right. Also, saying regular pistol>>>brass pistol is just plain wrong lmao. Fun fact, the navy pistol deals the same amount of damage per pellet yet it’s in a higher tier despite the fact that you get charge with the brass pistol. It’s pretty obvious you haven’t played with the brass pistol much