P250 | Hive (Field-Tested)

Skin overview

This P250 carries a hexagon-patterned hydrographic in rust and copper tones, with the honeycomb lines spread evenly across the whole pistol. In Field-Tested the edges of the slide and the muzzle end show grey metal through the paint, which suits the weathered, rusty character of the colour scheme. The pattern on the frame and grip stays readable.

Item type: pistol. Mil-Spec Grade is the lowest rarity found in cases and the most common one among them.

Hydrographic: the pattern is applied as a film over the metal; wear rubs it down to the base, starting with raised parts.

Other qualities of this skin: Factory New and Minimal Wear.

Appearance in Field-Tested

The slide is coated in a rust-orange base with a pale tan honeycomb grid, broken by darker red-brown mottling that gives it an aged look. The same hexagon pattern continues over the frame, the trigger guard and the grip, where the cells appear larger and more evenly spaced.

Grey metal shows through at the muzzle end of the slide, along its top and lower edges, and partly at the base of the grip. The honeycomb lines on these areas become patchy, while the middle of the frame and the grip panel keep the pattern clear. In game the wear blends with the rusty colour scheme and reads as part of the look. Copies close to Minimal Wear show noticeably less exposed metal.

Field-Tested wear: float 0.15–0.3

The float of P250 | Hive ranges from 0 to 0.3; the Field-Tested quality covers 0.15–0.3 — 50% of this skin’s scale. The lower the float within the range, the cleaner the surface looks and the higher a copy is usually priced.

Where the skin comes from: collection and case

P250 | Hive belongs to The Arms Deal 2 Collection, which holds 12 skins.

It drops from CS:GO Weapon Case 2 (on sale since Sep 20, 2013).

Price by quality

Among 17 skins of the P250 in the Mil-Spec Grade grade and this quality, this skin ranks 6th by price, counting from the dearest.

StatTrak™ and Souvenir

There is also a the StatTrak™ version: the counter on the weapon tracks kills. Right now it is 26% dearer than the regular one. There is also a the Souvenir version with tournament stickers.

Which stickers suit it

Gold, copper and amber stickers match the warm base and the pale honeycomb lines. Black or dark brown designs work as contrast on the slide without breaking the colour scheme. Bee or honeycomb themed stickers fit the name of the finish.

What to check before buying

• Check the float position within the wear grade, since the front of the slide changes most across the range.
• Look at the muzzle end and the top edge of the slide, where the paint wears off first.
• Pattern placement shifts little on this hydrographic, so condition matters more than pattern.
• Check for applied stickers or a name tag if you want a clean copy.

Who the Field-Tested quality suits

• Budget buyers looking for an affordable entry into this skin.
• Players who like the worn edges matching the rusty colours.
• A practical pick for everyday play.