(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I don't really see this perk being used much, even though it prevents/reduces flinching from bullets, most people underestimate this perk's pro version. Most decent player's deaths from shootouts are because the other person started shooting first, which causes flinching, making them miss. [Dropshotting helps] With hardened Pro, it would actually prevent that which would increase accuracy, unless you have really bad aim, this perk is really nice to have. What do you guys think about the perk?

I like Sleight of Hand better. Zooming faster when in 1v1 situations help kill your enemies faster. I also drop shot, so never really use hardened. And since I run and gun more, I really need that fast reload to kill enemies.

i think its really good for rushing. one of my favorite classes is

hardline pro, hardened pro, hacker pro

ak74u with dualmag.

dualmag for the extra clip plus faster reloading every other time. its not bad, try it out :beer:

i only use hardened pro on my g11. quick rate of fire(with good trigger finger), it works wonders and helps you win fights but for the most part, i prefer sleight of hand.

I'd rather be unique and use a totally worthless perk.

i'd rather use SoH[PRO] than Hardened.
i have Hardened[PRO] but, there is no need to use it cause i'd rather have the quicker reload/ads than the less flinch.

On the end...it basically relies in how is your gaiming style, camping, moving, tactical, etc.
I play a little variable but SoH results really useful to me in 1 v 1, I can even tell you that today help me out a bunch when in Villa in the "Camping House" near the spawn 5 guys came at me, I used AK74 killed them all 45 bullets = 2 reloads.
I will give it a shot in the next prestige to Hardened, to be sincere I've never try it out, never purchased it :p

All depends on play style...

If you are more decisive in your positioning, where you can safely reload— I recommend Hardened Pro with dual-mags, because it's like having "3.75" perks (extra ammo & quicker reloads on odds).

If you are more of a reactionary type and find yourself encountering multiple enemies in short succession (or even at the same time), then SoH can be seen as more appropriate because of less time to safely reload.

Another tip; if you regularly use launchers (especially RPGS and grenade launchers), hardened pro has a slight benefit because you won't have wasted shots on flinches.