Pistol: Difference between revisions

109 bytes added ,  24 April 2010
m (→‎HUD icons: highest quality icon)
Line 11: Line 11:
{{wikipedia|M1911 pistol}}
{{wikipedia|M1911 pistol}}


In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the pistol very closely resembles the Glock 22 (including slide clearly saying "22"); its front sight, however, is a copy of the twin-post rear sight, rather than the standard single-post front sight. Unlike previous GTA games, the Pistol can be used effectively in the endgame. By using cover strategically and focusing on headshots, a skilled player can complete most missions in GTA IV and its episodes with just a Pistol. It can be fired from cars, and its availability and ammo capacity make it more desirable for drive-bys and chases than the Combat Pistol; the submachine guns, however, are always a better option than pistols if available. In multiplayer, the pistol must deliver 3 or 4 headshots to kill. It is the starting weapon when weapons are set to "all", "pistols", or "weak".
In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the pistol very closely resembles the Glock 22 (including slide clearly saying "22"); its front sight, however, is a copy of the twin-post rear sight, rather than the standard single-post front sight. Unlike previous GTA games, the Pistol can be used effectively throughout the entire game. By using cover strategically, being patient, and focusing on headshots, it is possible to complete most missions in GTA IV and its episodes with just a Pistol. It can be fired from cars, and its availability and ammo capacity make it more desirable for drive-bys and chases than the Combat Pistol; the submachine guns, however, are always a better option than pistols if available. In multiplayer, the pistol must deliver 3 or 4 headshots to kill. It is the starting weapon when weapons are set to "all", "pistols", or "weak".


In [[GTA Chinatown Wars]], the pistol's HUD icon suggests it is modeled on the Glock 18.
In [[GTA Chinatown Wars]], the pistol's HUD icon suggests it is modeled on the Glock 18, however it reverts back to its function in earlier games as a weak starting weapon.


=== Variants ===
=== Variants ===