Talk:Laser Pistol

Do you guys think the Laser Pistol can serve as a primary sidearm?

I'm debating between it and the Laser Rifle, and while I know the rifle has much better damage and accuracy, I like the flexibility of the Pistol in terms of no accuracy penalty for carrying something in the other hand (so I can always have two objects equipped) and the TU benefits (which I find extra useful for seemingly simple stuff like blasting through bushes, wooden walls, etc).

My analysis seems to indicate that the Pistol is the superior close-range weapon in terms of damage per TU, because at close range many "misses" become hits. I also find an extra benefit to being able to squeeze off a last burst when you're in a tight situation. Basically, it's the superior indoor weapon.

At long range (outdoors) it loses out to the Laser Rifle, but my thinking there is to combine it with the Blaster Launcher for long range targets. The Blaster would also be the weapon of choice against large targets.

Eric 19:36, 11 November 2006 (PST)