Pistol

One of the most popular pistols is the G23. It has a very quick rate of fire and good control with minimal downsides.

Pistols are the only secondary weapons in Combat Arms. They are characterized by their slow rate of fire, high portability and low damage (with the exception of the Anaconda and Desert Eagle series), fast draw and reload speed, and cheap cost.

Overview

Pistols are best known for their portability, and cost approximately one third as much as regular primary weapons. All pistols have a relatively low magazine count, and as such, are advised for usage only at close range when the primary weapon magazine is empty. Due to weapon balancing, all pistols, with the exception of the G18 and a few other pistols, are capable of only semi-automatic or very slow automatic fire. Exceptions include the more recently released G18 Cobra/Carbon Black/Chrome and the Bushmaster Type 97, which are fast-firing fully automatic pistols, as well as the Beretta 93R, which has burst fire like the G18.  Pistols usually have faster draw speeds and reload times, allowing a faster option than reloading a Primary Weapon.

Usage

All Permitted

Pistols are rarely used in the all permitted weapon mode. A large majority of players don't use a pistol at all, instead opting to switch to another primary weapon in their backpack or to wait for their weapon to reload. However, pistols, when used correctly, can be highly effective at close range, especially against stationary targets. Some players use either a Desert Eagle or Anaconda to finish off wounded opponents.

Pistols Only

A game mode weapon restriction called "Pistols Only", in which only weapons classified as pistols and melee weapons can be used, can be set by the Room Master. Since pistols do not drop upon death, ammunition can become a prevalent problem in this mode. For this reason, experienced players often equip 2 or more pistols in their backpacks for a match. Commonly played maps include Junk Flea and Death Room, while the most popular modes are Elimination and One Man Army. Some players and clans specialize in this weapon mode.

Strategies

Many techniques can be used to improve pistol technique in Pistols Only matches:

• Carrying at least two pistols is paramount to achieving pistol kills. Players will find it hard to achieve more than 3 or 4 kills with pistols without a backup sidearm equipped in the backpack. Even then, it can be hard to achieve higher accolades. Some players carry up to 4 pistols, allowing them to attain accolades such as fantastics and unbelievables without running out of ammunition or having to spend time reloading.
• Due to the speed of recoil settling, lack of accuracy difference between crouch-moving and walking, and difficulty of hitting moving targets with pistols, strafing is a highly effective tactic in Combat Arms. To do this, switch between moving left and right at irregular intervals. If attempting to reach a location, forward and backward movement can be added to this routine. Strafing throws an opponent's aim off, while allowing a player to fire with relative accuracy.
• Jumping, or "Bunny Hopping", is also a possibility when in a firefight. Jumping makes it extremely hard for enemies to track a player. However, this also drastically affects the user's accuracy, and is therefore recommended only for use when finishing off a near-dead opponent, or when attempting to avoid as much damage as possible.

Trivia

• All pistols have a similar draw and reload animation except for those belonging to the Anaconda revolver series and the Desert Eagle SE/American Eagle.
• Pistols have a tendency to jam when a player fires their pistol too fast while lagging. This jam prevents the pistol from being used for a fraction of a second, costing valuable time on the battlefield. Firing slower, or using a pistol with a slow ROF such as the Anaconda Black or an automatic pistol such as the Desert Eagle, can help to resolve the problem.

	Damage	Accuracy	Rate of Fire	Portability	Recoil	1 Day	7 Days	30 Days	90 Days	Permanent	Rank
32SW2	70	66	12	93	70	Gun Emporium Forging
44Rem Rev	70	66	18	93	67	Gun Emporium Forging
American Eagle	78	64	11	85	66	Limited Edition
Anaconda Black	70	65	12	90	70	550 GP	2,695 GP	10,745 GP	29,700 GP	-
Anaconda Black 8-Inch	70	65	12	93	66	825 GP	4,000 GP	16,100 GP	44,550 GP	-
Anaconda Gold	45	65	24	93	70	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	-	None
Anaconda Silver	70	65	12	90	70	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	-	None
Anaconda Silver 8-Inch	76	65	12	93	66	Supply Crate MYST-N
Beretta 93R	32	60	45	90	54	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	9,900 NX	None
C1851N	64	66	20	93	68	Gun Emporium Forging
C1860N	64	66	15	93	65	Gun Emporium Forging
Desert Eagle	70	61	11	85	66	650 GP	3,185 GP	21,675 GP	35,100 GP	-
Desert Eagle Black	78	65	11	85	66	975 GP	4,800 GP	19,000 GP	52,650 GP	-
Desert Eagle Gold	80	65	11	85	66	Supply Crate MYST-N
Desert Eagle SE	78	64	11	85	66	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	9,900 NX	None
G18	33	60	45	90	60	900 GP	4,410 GP	17,550 GP	48,600 GP	-
G18 Cobra	35	58	43	90	56	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	-	None
G23	33	60	45	90	56	300 GP	1,470 GP	5,850 GP	16,200 GP	-
G23 Carbon Black	34	61	45	90	56	600 GP	2,940 GP	11,700 GP	32,400 GP	-
G23 Chrome	35	62	45	90	56	Supply Crate MYST-N
G23 SE	33	60	45	90	56	400 GP	1,960 GP	7,800 GP	21,600 GP	-
K5	30	60	48	90	59	350 GP	1,715 GP	6,825 GP	18,900 GP	-	None
K5 CAMO	34	62	48	90	59	525 GP	2,575 GP	10,240 GP	28,350 GP	-
K5SD	30	60	48	90	56	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	-	None
K5SD CAMO	34	62	48	90	56	Supply Crate MYST-N
M1849 Pocket Revolver	66	67	20	93	66	Gun Emporium Forging
M1911 Knight's	45	65	35	90	65	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	-	None
M1911 Knight's Gold	50	65	35	90	65	Supply Crate MYST-N
M1911 MEU	45	65	35	90	65	450 GP	2,205 GP	8,775 GP	24,300 GP	-
M1911 Silver	45	65	35	90	65	675 GP	3,300 GP	13,200 GP	36,450 GP	-
M92F SE	28	55	42	90	59	200 GP	980 GP	3,900 GP	10,800 GP	-
M92FS (Variants)	28	55	42	90	59	Default Weapon
M92FS Gold	32	55	42	90	53	Supply Crate MYST-N
M92FS Silver	31	55	42	90	56	300 GP	1,470 GP	5,850 GP	16,200 GP	-
P226	33	60	45	90	56	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	-	None
P226 Silver	33	60	45	90	56	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	-	None
P99	36	68	38	90	71	400 GP	1,960 GP	7,800 GP	21,600 GP	-	Clan level 4
Python	70	65	12	90	65	1,000 GP	4,900 GP	19,500 GP	54,000 GP	-	First Lieutenant/I
USP	38	65	37	90	70	300 GP	1,470 GP	5,850 GP	16,200 GP	-
USP SE	38	65	37	90	65	-	-	1,900 NX	3,900 NX	-	None
USP Tactical	38	65	37	90	70	450 GP	2,205 GP	8,775 GP	24,300 GP	-
USP Tactical SE	40	65	37	90	65	Supply Crate MYST-N