The beginning of the only meta.

Join the cult of the R8 and embrace the sheer power of this weapon.
Short guide:Its not a pistol,its a 600 dollar scout,master the timing of the shot and shoulderpeek the ♥♥♥♥ out of the enemy.
Up close it can do 99 damage to the stomach(with armor)

The eco meta:
CT side:Buy the r8 alongside a nade,try to throw the nade in a place where it can deal at least 20-30 damage to the enemy,then the r8 turns into an awp.Also play for cover.

T side:attempt to play longer ranges where the ass rate of fire does not suffer that much,as said in the short guide,play for shoulder peeks,bait the shot,take the shot.A nade is also recommended for places like mirage jungle,short d2,inferno banana/top mid...you get the idea.

As it has the hardest mechanics in the game,it also has the highest skill gap,but once you get the idea,the gun takes over.