Pistol

''This article is about the starting weapon for the Mercenary in Deathmatch. For other pistols, see Pistol (disambiguation)''

The Pistol is the default firearm of the Mercenary. It is a semi-automatic pistol sidearm with a fixed trigger, stubby design and slightly extended barrel. It fires small rounds from a cartridge magazine.

The Pistol has a relatively low damage per shot compared to other weapons in Weapon category 2, as it does not possess the stopping power of the Magnum Revolver or the ammo capacity of the Akimbo Pistols. Compared to other weapons, the Pistol offers a slower firing rate than most of the automatic weapons, and a significantly lower damage than projectile, shell-based, and beam weapons. Despite this, the quick firing rate and low reload time of the Pistol makes it a decent choice for battling opponents, or as a secondary weapon to finish off weak opponents from a distance.

Like other weapons in Weapon category 2, the Pistol fires a single, perfectly accurate shot before it's bullet spread goes into effect. The Pistol's accuracy is not decreased by consecutive shots, so holding down the firing button is recommended.

Damage and function times
See also: Damage

Trivia

 * The Pistol gets it's in-game appearance from the Walther P38. It is a reference to the manga and anime series Lupin the Third, whose main character uses a Walther P38.