The Weapons of the Trade


Pistols







.45 USP
Manufacturer- Heckler & Koch
Ammunition- .45 ACP
Clip/Reserve- 12/100
Damage- Poor to Moderate
Reload- Moderate
Special Functions- Detachable Silencer

The compact .45 USP made by Heckler & Koch is one of the game's better designed pistol. It packs a reasonably sized clip of twelve rounds that can be employed as a well-rounded means of defense and offense. The .45 ACP rounds used are powerful and distinctive enough to silence opposition with a quick three to six rounds (varies to area of impact) if wisely deployed. When mastered, the silencer only makes this Counter-Terrorist weapon of choice all the more deadly by controlling the recoil but providing better control at the expense of a slightly weaker bullet.

                  



Glock 18C
Manufacturer- Glock
Ammunition- 9mm Parabellum
Clip/Reserve- 20/120
Damage- Poor
Reload- Fast
Special Functions- Burst Fire

Though it's the Terrorist weapon of choice, the Glock 18C is well off one of the game's weakest pistols. It lacks the sheer power expected from a pistol even at close range, but it compensates this with a relatively larger clip and its valued accuracy. The 9mm bullets should always be aimed for the head, where they will do more. Advanced players stray from this weapon, unless they are looking forward to harassing some beginnerd. The Burst Fire specialty uses three bullets in one shot followed by a slight delay. Burst fire is deadly when aimed for the head, as it possesses high chances for a one shot kill.

                  



.50 Desert Eagle
Manufacturer- Israeli Military Industries
Ammunition- .50 AE
Clip/Reserve- 7/35
Damage- High
Reload- Fast

The Desert Eagle is the game's best pistol that money has to offer and is one of the more lethal weapons. The .50 AE rounds are enough to silence opposition with a comfortable two to three shots to the upper chest, and if you're lucky, one to the head. Unlike the rest of the pistols, the Deagle's bullets can penetrate through walls, thus allowing further control of the games deepest infrastructures. However, beware of its relatively small clip of seven deadly rounds. It can be paired up with any gun or in times where money is strained, it can be a deadly force in its own right.

                                                                                                                              






Dual Elite 96G Berettas
Manufacturer- Beretta
Ammunition- 9mm Parabellum
Clip/Reserve- 30/120
Damage- Poor
Reload- Slow

Well, you knew that this moment had to come sometime or later. The 96G Beretta Elites are the game's weakest pistols, despite the fact that there are two of them. Not only are they weak, but they take a timed four seconds to reload. Moreover, the Elites hold their place as one of the game's most inaccurate pistol....er...all around weapon. Unless you want to either die or attempt to kill stylishly, stay away from these classy killers. Yet, somewhere in this strange and cloudy world holds the best Eliters I've seen. You owe the utmost respect to them.

                                                     





SIG Sauer P228
Manufacturer- SIG Sauer
Ammunition- .357 SIG
Clip/Reserve- 13/52
Damage- Low Moderate to High Moderate
Reload- Moderate

The SIG P228 is another one of the game's well-rounded pistols. The primary purpose of the actual pistol is as a weapon for law enforcement, not counter-terrorism. Still, it's a valuable asset to a seasoned player, as it offers moderate damage and exceptional accuracy. The extra round that it has in comparison to the USP makes it somewhat more desirable to those it appeals, in coordination with the general population. However, in my personal opinion, the USP holds more bullets in reserve and if you're looking for a more powerful pistol, try the Desert Eagle.

                                        





FN Five-Seven
Manufactuer- Fabrique Nationale
Ammunition- 5.7mm x 28mm
Clip/Reserve- 20/100
Damage- Low Moderate
Reload- Moderate

The FN Five-Seven is a pistol that holds much to be desired. Its cost is more than the Desert Eagle, though it's a lesser pistol. It doesn't pack the power that a USP has to offer and moreoever, the extended clip size doesn't give you a better bargain. Chances are that you won't even finish the clip before you bite the dust. Yet, that doesn't mean that the Five-Seven is a poor pistol, but rather, if you're looking to improve your aim and overall comfortability, it's great. Personally, though, there are better pistols out there.




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