Pistols
While pistols of an earlier era can certainly be found, the world is awash in handguns manufactured for the recent unpleasantness. Large numbers of surplus weapons have been sold on the open market and both armsmakers and governments have not been reticent about supplying the various revolutionary groups around the world.
Automatic Pistols
A popular and reliable pocket pistol. The cartridge lacks stopping power, but is usable for self defense.
Caliber.32 ACPLength6.75" Capacity8 roundsWeight24 oz. CountryUSA
The Parabellum is accurate, particularly at longer ranges than common for a pistol. Military pistols are chambered for 9mm, while civilian versions use 7.65mm.
Caliber9mm or 7.65mmLength8.7" Capacity8 roundsWeight31 oz. CountryUSA
A small vest pocket pistol. Although using an anemic cartridge, this pistol (and the nearly identical Colt version in the US) are popular and deadly enough in the right hands.
Caliber.25 ACPLength4.5" Capacity6 roundsWeight12.9 oz. CountryBelgium
An automatic pistol despite its appearance. The Webley-Fosbery is massive and has a tendency to jam in rough conditions. It is accurate and fires a large, heavy bullet.
Caliber.455Length11" Capacity6 roundsWeight35 oz. CountryUK
Robust, practically fool-proof, and firing the potent .45 ACP round, the M1911 is the US military's standard pistol. The primary complaint is that it is awkward to use for people with small hands.
Caliber.45 ACPLength8.5" Capacity7 roundsWeight39 oz. CountryUSA
One of the most common sidearms of the Great War, the C96 has continued to find users in various rebellions and civil wars around the world. The C96 is often found with a wooden holster that serves as a shoulder stock, allowing decent accuracy at very long range for a pistol.
Caliber7.63mmLength12.3" Capacity10 roundsWeight40 oz. CountryGermany/Spain/China
Manufactured in Spain in massive quantities for the French military, Ruby pistols vary greatly in quality. Those made by the Gabilondo and Urresti company are very well made and reliable. Pistols made by some of the other companies are more of a threat to the user than their targets. A concern about Ruby pistols is that magazines are not interchangeable between manufacturers. There is a two-letter code stamped on the bottom of the magazine, be certain to check carefully before grabbing an unknown magazine.
Caliber.32 ACPLength8.25" Capacity9 roundsWeight30 oz. CountrySpain
Revolvers
Popular with users on both side of the law enforcement divide, the Police Positive is lighter than military equivalents. Widely considered to be one of the safest revolvers in the world as even a drop directly on the hammer can't fire a round accidentally.
Caliber.32 SpecialLength9.5" Capacity6 roundsWeight23 oz. CountryUSA
Rugged and powerful, the M1917 was produced during the Great War to make use of the available revolver manufacturing capacity. Well-loved by those who use them, the M1917 uses three-round half-moon clips to speed reloading.
Caliber.45 ACPLength10.75" Capacity6 roundsWeight36 oz. CountryUSA
Extremely rugged and accurate, while firing a heavy bullet, the Triple Lock is a popular pistol among the British and Canadian troops who carry it.
Caliber.44 SpecialLength11.5" Capacity6 roundsWeight38 oz. CountryUSA
A peculiar gun firing a peculiar cartridge. Each used cartridge must be ejected one-by-one, making reloading very slow.
Caliber7.62mmLength10.5" Capacity7 roundsWeight29 oz. CountryRussia