StatTrak™ Tec-9 | Sandstorm (Minimal Wear)

The StatTrak™ Tec-9 | Sandstorm (Minimal Wear) is a mil-spec grade Tec-9 skin designed for players who care about both visuals and gameplay comfort. An ideal pistol for the Terrorist on the move, the Tec-9 is lethal in close quarters and features a high magazine capacity. It has been painted using a hydrographic in a purple and beige graphic design. It'll take more than a tarp to protect you As a StatTrak version, it includes a built-in kill counter, making it a more premium choice compared to the regular variant.

Color Palette

This style enables extremely customized looks in a full range of colors. The primary color of this skin is composed of a purple tint.

Pattern Style

The look of the Sandstorm finish is affected by its pattern index.

Float Range

This skin is not heavily affected by float variations, and its appearance stays relatively consistent across most copies on the market. The Minimal Wear version keeps the skin looking clean overall, with only small, barely noticeable signs of use on the model.

Rarity & Drop Details

The Tec-9 | Sandstorm is one of 411 other Pistol skins. The rarity of the skin is Mil-Spec Grade, which makes the Sandstorm a pretty common drop with an estimated drop chance of 79.92%. Within the item structure it is a Tec-9 Pistol, which defines where players typically use it in their loadouts.

Release History

The Tec-9 | Sandstorm was first introduced to CS2 on February 20th, 2014. It was released as part of the Operation Phoenix Weapon Case, alongside the "The Rise of Operation Phoenix" update. The skin was created by the community designer "Algis". The Tec-9 | Sandstorm can be obtained by opening a Operation Phoenix Weapon Case container. The skin is also part of the The Phoenix Collection.

Popularity & Price Trends

With a popularity of 90%, the Tec-9 | Sandstorm is currently extremely popular, which makes it one of the most popular items in CS2. This popularity measurement is based on the daily sales volume and the price of the skin. As a StatTrak variant, it generally trades at a premium over the non-StatTrak version, appealing to players who care about visible kill statistics.