Pistol (Rapture)

The first ranged weapon the player will find, the pistol is first received in the area, Welcome to Rapture. More specifically, the revolver can be found in the baby carrage after disposing the splicer next to it.

Initially, the Pistol can hold a six round magazine, and deals a moderate of damage. However, after upgrading it from Power to the People machines, it can deal a moderate-to-high amount of damage, and/or can hold 24 rounds per clip.

Throughout the begining and middle part of the game, this weapon can be found on all Leadhead Splicers.

Ammunition
The primary pistol round is the most common of all three types. It can be found in dropped and discarded pistols, on bodies, and in containers. It can also be bought and most general and ammo Vending Machines

The secondary pistol ammo is Armour-Piercing ammunition, which is effective against Big Daddies and Security Machines. Rarer than primary rounds, Armour-Piercing ammo can be found on bodies, and containers.

The tertiary pistol ammo is Anti-personnel ammunition, which is effective against all splicers. The rarest natural pistol ammo of them all, Anti-Personnel rounds can be found on bodies, containers, and ammo vending machines. Also, they can be created at U-Invent machines.