Top Best Skins for Standard Pistols in CS2 Under $50. Stylish designs that won’t break the bank
Standard pistols for both sides are exactly the case where you simply can’t do without a skin, as you use them most often. You don’t want to resort to almost free options, while expensive and high-quality ones usually hit your wallet hard. In this article, we’ll tell you about the best items for both sides that won’t make you ashamed to join a server, while not buying a skin at the price of a budget knife.
USP-S | Printstream
- Field-tested – $44.00
- Well-worn – $42.12
- Battle Scarred – $35.81
Printstream is one of the most recognizable and popular skins in CS2, and for good reason. Its clean white slide and silencer immediately stand out against the classic black body. The design uses the signature “Pearlescent” concept – special pearlescent stripes and accents that play with light and change hue depending on the angle. The entire slide is covered with neat pictograms and the inscription XXXY, while the grip is complemented by small symbols, creating the atmosphere of high-tech futuristic weaponry.
Remarkably, despite its cult status, Printstream still falls within the under-$50 price segment, which is great news. Wear barely affects its appearance, so don’t worry about lower qualities. The model still drops from active cases, which keeps its price in check, and demand for it remains consistently high, so you can quickly sell this item if needed.
Glock-18 | Gold Toof
- Minimal Wear – $28.55
- Field-Tested – $9.16
- Well-Worn – $12.00
- Battle-Scarred – $8.16
This skin immediately catches the eye: the slide is decorated with an aggressive grin, where among perfectly white teeth stands out one golden tooth – hence the name. The grip is painted in a rich pink-burgundy color, creating a bright contrast with the black body. Such art might seem “niche,” but the execution is top-notch: the teeth rendering is volumetric thanks to excellent play with shadow and light, creating a 3D effect.
The skin is sensitive to wear, and even with the slightest quality reduction, the pattern loses its integrity, so the optimal choice is to buy Minimal Wear. Currently, Gold Toof has dropped significantly in price, making it an excellent investment: if the Gallery case potentially goes discontinued, the price could very well go up.
USP-S | Neo-Noir
- Minimal Wear – $29.38
- Field-Tested – $21.86
- Well-Worn – $23.54
- Battle-Scarred – $20.48
Neo-Noir is a style that’s impossible to mistake: the slide and grip feature a long-haired girl in the spirit of noir comics. The black base contrasts with rich shades of pink, purple, and blue, creating a cinematic and mesmerizing effect. The silencer is decorated with a geometric pattern of gray diagonal lines that harmonizes with the overall atmosphere of the skin.
This line has long become iconic because it combines artistry with anime vibes loved by many, while maintaining restraint through cold tones. Within our budget, we again recommend focusing on low-float versions, especially worth looking for models with green dots on the front sight, which give the skin additional contrast and are particularly valued by connoisseurs and collection enthusiasts.
Glock-18 | Bullet Queen
- Minimal Wear – $25.74
- Field-Tested – $7.41
- Well-Worn – $4.88
- Battle-Scarred – $4.42
Another skin that looks like it came off a comic book cover. The pistol body is painted in black and yellow tones and decorated with numerous images of bullets and stars. Some bullets are drawn in cartoon style with emotions, and the grip features a winking girl in a red jacket with a crown above her head. The combination of bright colors and contrasting elements makes it one of the most noticeable Glocks in the game.
This skin doesn’t handle quality reduction well, so don’t be tempted by cheap versions. For its price, it remains one of the most memorable Glock-18s in the under-$50 price range.
P2000 | Fire Elemental
- Factory new – $51.42
- Minimal wear – $19.94
- Field-tested – $13.14
- Well-worn – $14.69
- Battle Scarred – $13.43
For P2000 lovers, there are practically no alternatives, as they’re often much below this selection’s budget. The body is painted in rich blue shades with smooth transitions and light blue splashes, creating the feeling that the pistol just emerged from a sea wave. On the slide sits the main decoration – a detailed image of a fire creature in bright orange tones that seems to be trying to break free. The contrast of cool and warm colors makes the design particularly expressive, and the fire theme perfectly emphasizes the weapon’s aggressive character.
A legend from the Operation Vanguard case has been in service for over ten years – a true veteran that looks equally good both on the server and in inventory.
USP-S | Monster Mashup
- Field-tested – $36.84
- Well-worn – $35.00
- Battle Scarred – $34.11
Bright and bold design in cartoon style. The body’s base features a bright green monster resembling a crocodile, with details in yellow, pink, and blue colors. The slide and grip show off acid-green inscriptions “MONSTER” and “FIRE,” adding even more energy to the image.
The silencer is painted in blue and purple transitions, and its surface is covered with a pattern of barely visible animal silhouettes and skulls, among which stands out a neon-green robot head and the inscription “KROKOS.” The base and muzzle are complemented by diagonal geometric stripes, completing the overall composition.
If you played during Operation Broken Fang, you surely remember what a sensation this USP-S caused. It flickered on screen in every match, and no wonder – in the $3-5 price range, this was one of the most stylish and detail-rich skins. Today it has become noticeably more expensive, but it hasn’t lost its charm.
Glock-18 | Wasteland Rebel
- Factory new – $27.31
- Minimal wear – $6.26
- Field-tested – $4.55
- Well-worn – $8.01
- Battle Scarred – $4.76
This is true Counter-Strike classic. The black pistol body is decorated with a beige ethnic pattern in the slide area. The white inscription “KILL THEM ALL,” executed in street graffiti style, gives the skin an aggressive character. And for Metallica fans, the inscription becomes a pleasant reference to their 1983 debut album Kill ‘Em All. The pistol surface is artificially aged, enhancing the atmosphere of post-apocalyptic wasteland weaponry.
Of course, we only consider Factory New, so the counter in Steam Inventory Helper immediately adds solid figures to our inventory value. The Glock fits perfectly into the game’s aesthetic and is very popular among realistic skin lovers, as such a “custom” can easily be imagined in the hands of bad guys.
USP-S | The Traitor
- Minimal wear – $29.99
- Field-tested – $17.33
- Well-worn – $13.73
- Battle Scarred – $12.72
The skin’s design is inspired by “The Hanged Man” tarot card. Against a bright red background is depicted a tree with a person hanging upside down, while a yellow snake with bared fangs winds around its trunk and branches. The pistol body displays the Roman numeral XII – the card’s sequential number in the tarot deck. The silencer is designed in a red-blue gradient and decorated with tree branches and elegant floral ornaments.
The only downside – the art gets lost on dark areas of maps: seemingly bright red color, but in-game it noticeably fades. If this nuance doesn’t bother you, the skin will be an excellent choice for red inventories. Conceptual, creative, and atmospheric, it clearly stands out among most USPs.
