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**Army Revolver (PL 4)**

   Perhaps the best example of the percussion cap pistol, Colt's 1860 "New Army" revolver is valued by experienced shooters into the 1890's because of its excellent range.

**LeMat Revolver (PL 4)**

   This unusual weapon is a nine-chambered cylinder, .42 caliber revolver with a second barrel, approximately .63 caliber and designed to fire buckshot, added below the main barrel. The top of the hammer has a pivot striker, allowing the wielder to choose which barrel to fire with a pull of the trigger. In the weapon statics (direction), the numbers before the slash are for the buckshot. Switching the weapon between firing modes is a free action, but the weapon can only be switched once per round. It is popular among officers in the Confederate Army.

**Navy Revolver (PL 4)**

   One of the first Colt designs to be produced in great numbers, the "Old Navy" is representative of the medium-caliber weapons of the period.

**Colt M1911 (PL 4)**

    This is the classic .45 semiautomatic pistol, used by the United States military for decades until it was recently replaced by the Beretta 92F. Manufactured at three locations in the United States alone, the M1911 can be found all over the world, and is still in use in several other military forces.

**Colt M1911A1- American .45 ACP Single-Action Autoloader Pistol (PL 4)**

    The Colt M1911A1 is one of the most enduring autoloader pistol designs of all time. Designed by John Browning in the early 1900s, it was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1911 as the M1911. After experience in World War I, a number of minor improvements were made to the basic design, resulting in the M1911A1 of 1926. The M1911A1 remained in U.S. service until the 1980s, when NATO standardization resulted in a switch to the 9mm Beretta M9. The change was controversial, because many feel that, despite its age, the M1911 is the superior pistol.

The M1911 is chambered in .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), a round developed a century ago to give pistols more stopping power. The biggest downside to the .45 round is its relatively low speed, which makes it less effective against body armor than the smaller and faster 9mm Parabellum. It is also a big cartridge; it generates a lot of recoil and takes up a lot of room in the magazine, resulting in relatively low capacity.

The action of the M1911 was the first use of Browning’s cam-actuated locked-barrel design. This mechanism was widely copied and was later used in the FN Hi-Power pistol, which was also designed by Browning. Simple in concept and reliable in operation, it is an excellent system for an autoloader pistol. The trigger is single-action, and there is no decocking lever. There is a slide lock to hold the action open when the last round is fired, speeding the reloading process. A single-stacked 7-round magazine feeds into the pistol grip. The M1911A1 uses a slide-locking safety catch. There is also a grip safety to prevent accidental firing if the weapon is dropped. As an additional safety feature, the weapon cannot be fired if it is pressed firmly against an object.

Today, Colt no longer makes the M1911. A number of other manufacturers, who produce a wide variety of different models, have taken over production. These range from simple and inexpensive mil-spec models up to highly sophisticated (and costly) custom “race guns” for practical competitive shooting.

*Variants:* The M1911 has been produced under license worldwide. During World War II, it was made in huge numbers by dozens of different manufacturers. Though most of these pistols follow the U.S. Government military-specified standard, a number of custom variants have grown up. See below.

*Who Uses It:* The M1911 has been used by U.S. forces in every conflict since the 1916 Mexican Punitive Expedition. It earned a solid reputation for its rugged dependability and stopping power and was well liked by American troops. Even after its replacement by the more advanced Beretta M9, many still prefer the M1911A1, and it remains in use in a number of special operations units.

Overseas, the M1911 has been widely adopted as a police service pistol and for sporting or target shooting use, as well as a military side arm. Though it has been largely eclipsed in recent decades by more modern designs, it can still be found worldwide.

**Colt M1911A1 Custom Models- American .45 ACP Single-Action Autoloader Pistols (PL 4)**

The popularity and widespread availability of the Colt M1911A1 have made it a popular choice among competitive pistol shooters.

This has led to a booming business i n custom M 1911s, developed by a number of specialty gunsmiths. M any of the major manufacturers produce several different models that vary in production quality, features, and cost.

Springfield Armory is one of the largest producers of M1911s today. It makes dozens of different models, ranging in price from just a couple hundred dollars up to several thousand depending on features and manufacturing quality. One model, the Operator, features a standard accessory rail machined into the underside of the frame, just forward of the trigger guard.

Among other producers, Kimber is a smaller company that makes high-quality pistols in relatively small numbers. Les Baer is a custom shop turning out specialized M1911s to customers’ exact specifications.

Robar is another small specialty shop; better known for its custom rifles that also produces M1911s. Para Ordnance is a Canadian firm making high-quality M1911 variants designed to use high-capacity double-stacked magazines, holding up to 14 rounds of ammunition.

*Variants:* Though all use the basic M1911 action, these custom models vary greatly in specific features, production quality, and cost. Virtually any price and quality level is available, depending on the user’s preference.

*Who Uses Them:* Custom M1911s are popular with sportsmen and with some special operations units.

**Derringer (PL 4)**

    This short-barreled pistol is designed to fit easily in a pocket or purse to provide personal defense at very close range.

Henry Derringer designed the original weapon, which was quickly copied by dozens of competitors.

**Double Derringer (PL 4)**

This is essentially the same weapon as described in the d20 Sci-Fi Roleplaying Game, a two-barreled pistol easily concealed in a boot or garter.

**Luger P08 Pistol (PL 4)**

    This is the famous weapon of German officers in both World Wars. American soldiers in World War II prized Lugers as war souvenirs.

**Mauser "Broomhandle" (PL 4)**

    This popular, if somewhat awkward, pistol has the magazine mounted in front of the trigger, making it somewhat nose-heavy. Its nickname comes from the narrow grip. A stock can be mounted to the grip, counterbalancing the magazine.

**Beretta 92F (PL 5)**

    The standard service pistol of the United States military and many American law enforcement agencies, the Beretta is a rugged and reliable autoloader. In addition to its official duties, it's a popular civilian weapon and is commonly seen on TV and in the movies as well.

**Beretta 93R (PL 5)**

    This close relative of the Beretta 92F looks like a large autoloader but can fire on automatic. It sports a fold-down grip in front of the trigger guard, an extendable steel shoulder stock that is attached to the butt of the pistol, and an extended magazine.

This weapon features a three-round burst setting. When used with the Burst Fire feat, it fires only three bullets instead of five and can be used with one three bullets in the weapon. This setting does not grant the ability to make burst fire attacks without the Burst Fire feat; if you use the setting without the feat, you make a normal attack, and the extra two bullets are wasted.

**Colt Anaconda- American .44 Magnum Double-Action Revolver (PL 5)**

    Colt was a relative latecomer to the field of .44 Magnum revolvers. It was not until 1990, long after S&W and Ruger had popularized the caliber, that Colt introduced its own design. This was the big Anaconda, which was essentially a scaled-up Python (see below). Named for the world’s largest snake, it is a truly massive weapon, with a beefed-up frame to withstand the firing pressures of the powerful round. It features the same careful hand finishing and attention to detail found on the Python. Its full-length ejector shroud gives it a slightly nose-heavy balance to counteract muzzle climb. As with the 1980s-era King Cobra, it uses wraparound rubber grips instead of wood.

Variants: The Anaconda is produced in a variety of barrel lengths. The 4-inch barrel is one of the shorter models, giving good performance while keeping size and weight within moderate limits. The 8-inch barrel is much longer. This improves performance, though it makes for an exceptionally large and heavy weapon.

**d20 Universal Rules:** Due to its high quality of manufacture, this weapon is always considered a mastercraft weapon. As such, it grants a +1 bonus on attack rolls.

**Colt Delta Elite- American 10mm Single-Action Autoloader Pistol (PL 5)**

    The Colt Delta Elite is little more than the standard M1911A1 pistol rechambered to fire the 10mm autoloader cartridge, which was briefly popular in the 1980s. It is identical in appearance and operation to the ordinary M1911A1, which facilitates training for those shooters already familiar with the Colt Government model. It can be identified by its rubber grip, which features red triangle insignias.

**Colt Double Eagle (PL 5)**

    Based on the M1911 mechanism, this pistol is an updated civilian version that fires a 10mm round.

**Colt King Cobra- American .357 Magnum Double-Action Revolver (PL 5)**

    The King Cobra is a .357 Magnum revolver from Colt. It is generally similar to the Python but is mass produced and lacks the careful hand finishing. As a result, it is much less expensive, making it more suitable for use as a service weapon. It incorporates many of the Python’s better features, including the barrel rib and full length ejector shroud. Contoured rubber grips are standard.

**Glock Pistols- Austrian Trigger-Safety Action Autoloader Pistols (PL 5)**

The Glock family of pistols first emerged in the early 1980s and has proven extremely successful, being particularly popular with law enforcement. The Glock was the first design to make extensive use of synthetic materials in its construction, which led to a widespread (if ignorant) outcry that this so-called “plastic gun” would be undetectable by airport metal detectors—a groundless claim, since many internal components (such as the barrel) are made of steel.

The Glock’s action is entirely enclosed within an ergonomically contoured composite shell. The internal mechanism contains a number of redundant safety features. The action is disengaged until the actual moment of firing. Squeezing the trigger both engages the action and then fires a round. Because of this, the Glock cannot discharge until the trigger is squeezed, making it an extremely safe weapon to carry. At the same time, there is no need for any safety catches or other controls, which can slow response time. This combination of safety and speed has made it popular with law enforcement. The standard design in the extensive Glock range is the Glock 17, chambered in 9mm Parabellum. The Glock 17 entered service with the Austrian Army in 1983, where it was designated the P80.

A range of variants and derivatives are also available in a number of different configurations and calibers. The model 17L has a longer slide and barrel and is intended for target shooting. The model 17C incorporates an integral muzzle brake. The model 18C is a select-fire version, capable of automatic fire. It is often fitted with an extended 25-round magazine. The model 19 and model 19C are compact versions designed for concealed-firearm use. Glocks have been produced in a number of different calibers. The model 20 is chambered to fire the 10mm cartridge. The model 21 is chambered in .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol). The model 25 fires the .380 ACP round.

The models 22, 23, and 24 are chambered in .40 S&W and are standard, compact, and long-barrel compensated variants, respectively. The models 31, 32, and 33 are the same, except that they are chambered for the .357 SIG cartridge.

There are also a number of ultra-compact models even smaller than the model 19 designs, known as “Baby Glocks.” They include the model 26, in 9mm; the model 27, in .40 S & W; the model 28, in .380 ACP; the model 29, in 10mm; and the model 30, in .45 caliber. Also available is the Glock 36 in .45 caliber, which features a single stack slim-line configuration to make it even smaller.

The Glock 34 (in 9mm) and Glock 35 (in .40 caliber) are special target models for competition shooting. They feature long slides and muzzle compensators, and they fully conform to International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) competition regulations. See Table 1–1: Glock Pistols for individual weapon statistics.

Who Uses It: The Glock 17, or P80, is the service side arm of the Austrian Army. It is also in service with police in Austria, the rest of Europe, and worldwide. It has done very well in the U.S., selling to a number of local police departments and being adopted by several federal agencies. Over half a million Glocks are carried every day by police officers in the U.S. alone. Its widespread use has also led to its popularity with criminals, and it has been immortalized in popular culture.

**d20 Universal Rules:** Due to their high quality of manufacture, the Glock models 17, 17C, 17L, 18C, 19, 19C, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 are always considered mastercraft weapons. As such, these weapons each grant a +1 bonus on attack rolls. The Glock models 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 36 each grant a +2 circumstance bonus on Sleight of Hand checks made to conceal the weapon.

**H&K Mk 23 SOCOM- German .45 ACP Double-Action Autoloader Pistol (PL 5)**

    This pistol was developed to meet an exacting requirement for a new service weapon for the U.S. military’s Special Operations Command, from which the Mk 23 SOCOM takes its name. It is similar to the USP in both appearance and operation. It is much larger, however, with a beefier frame and long slide. It is designed to fire high-velocity .45 caliber cartridges.

The SOCOM incorporates an internal recoil dampener to reduce kick. It features an ambidextrous safety catch and a separate decocking lever. The entire weapon is protected by an advanced polymer finish, which was designed to prevent corrosion even in a harsh salt-water environment.

One requirement of the SOCOM design was that it should readily accept a number of accessories, including a clip-on laser sight and illuminator unit, that attach to grooves in the frame under the barrel. The SOCOM is also designed to use a screw-on suppressor for clandestine missions, and it has an extended threaded barrel to accept a Knights Armaments Company sound suppressor. A slide lock is also fitted to keep the moving slide from making mechanical noise when using the suppressor.

Who Uses It: The Mk 23 SOCOM is in service with the U.S. special operations command. Due to its size and bulk, however, many special ops personnel prefer other designs, and the SOCOM’s use is somewhat limited.

**d20 Universal Rules:** When fitted with its suppressor, this is a suppressed weapon. Although the weapon’s firing is audible, determining the location of this weapon by its sound alone requires a successful Listen check (TN 15). When fitted with its suppressor and firing cold loaded ammunition, this weapon operates as if silenced; a Listen check (TN 15) is required to notice the sound of the weapon firing. If the slide lock is employed, the TN to hear the silenced weapon increases by 5, but the weapon’s rate of fire becomes single shot.

The weapon’s purchase TN includes the suppressor, a clip-on laser sight, and an illuminator.

**Knight Suppressed Revolver- American 5.56mm Double-Action Silenced Revolver (PL 5)**

    Conventional wisdom says that a revolver cannot be suppressed. The gap between the cylinder and the barrel lets noise and firing gases escape, even if a suppressor is fitted to the barrel. Traditionally, suppressed pistols have been autoloaders.

The Knight Suppressed Revolver solves this thorny technical problem. Using a Ruger GP100 as a starting point, the KSR is heavily modified to fire a special 5.56mm-necked cartridge. This modification seals the gap and vents all firing gases down the barrel, where a conventional suppressor masks the noise. A side benefit of the new cartridge is that it is highly accurate.

The Knight Suppressed Revolver uses a conventional double-action operating mechanism. It retains many of the special features that make Ruger revolvers so popular, including overall stainless steel construction and grips made from both wood and rubber. Both a laser sight and a scope can be mounted for added accuracy.

The Knight Suppressed Revolver’s exotic 5.56mm round is highly distinctive, making its use readily identifiable. It is therefore unsuitable for use as an assassination weapon. It is instead intended for special operations or hostage rescue units, and for silent elimination of sentries or other targets.

**d20 Universal Rules:** This is a silenced weapon. A Listen check (TN 15) is required to notice the sound of the weapon firing.

**Colt M1911A2 - .45 ACP Tactical Option's Sidearm (PL 6)**

For well over 200 years the M1911 series of sidearms has served as a trusted weapon to many military organizations and the M1911A2 is no exception to this. Though there have been no real major changes to the gun itself it is constructed of several new and advanced polymers making it lighter, more durable, and even easier to handle. In addition, a KACTRMS (Knight Armaments Company Tactical Rail Mounting System) rail has been mounted on the underside of the barrel forward of the trigger guard, allowing for more ease of customization and the end of the barrel has been fitted with a screw on point for adding either a suppressor or silencer.

**Gyrojet Weapon (PL 6)**

Gyrojet weapon was one of the rare attempts to develop an entirely different weapon with some unique properties. This weapon tried to achieve several goals, including the low noise of firing and underwater fire capabilities, along with significant firepower and penetration. In doing so, it was far from any conventional firearms; in fact, it was a hand-held, multi-shot rocket launcher that fired "armor piercing" projectiles, made from steel and with pointed nose. Each projectile contained its own rocket engine and means for stabilization - either in the form of retractable fins or in the form of inclined jet nozzles which forced the missile to rotate, and thus provide gyroscopic effect for stabilization. Each rocket "motor" burned for about one tenth of a second.

**Falcon .45 (PL 6)**

The law enforcement response to the ever-growing firepower found in the hands of criminals and gang members, the Falcon pistol not only possesses increased stopping power but also integrates the ability to fire in full automatic mode. Additionally, the Falcon is lightweight and easy to carry.

**Flechette Weapons (PL 6)**

Flechette weapons fire bundles of tiny, razor-sharp aerofoils. The bundles expand upon exiting the barrel, maximizing the damage area (though the aerofoils lack real penetrating power). The majority of the damage is due to blood loss and nerve and muscle damage, rather than serious internal injuries. The aerofoils also lose momentum more quickly than a standard slug; the damage is halved at greater than 2 range increments. The larger version of the flechette pistol, the flechette rifle boasts improved range and a slightly larger aerofoil bundle, as well as an autofire setting-perfect for clearing rooms full of opponents without seriously damaging the room itself.

**Charge Weapons (PL 6)**

Charge weapons replace gunpowder and other chemical explosives with electrochemical propellant ignited with a short but massive shock to the cartridge (rather than the old-fashioned firing pin). The propellant converts to white-hot plasma with a smoother, more powerful expansion than gunpowder, resulting in a slug with a considerably higher muzzle velocity. The recoil is slightly greater than with gunpowder, though not enough to significantly affect the user's aim. The charge rifle is a larger version of the charge pistol with better range, increased firepower, and, of course, a full-automatic mode.

**Snaplock Pistol & Musket (PL 3)**

    Snaplock (also called snaphance or snaphaunce) weapons are an early form of flintlock weapons developed by the Dutch between 1550 and 1570. (The Spanish miquelet, developed around the same time, is a similar mechanism.) Pulling the trigger opens the pan cover and strikes a piece of flint against steel, creating sparks to ignite the priming in the pan. Although effective, the mechanism is somewhat more complex than the simpler and less expensive flintlocks that developed from it.

**Wheel Lock Firearms (PL 3)**

    Wheel lock firearms originate in the early 1500s. Though far more efficient than matchlocks, they require an expensive mechanism and were rarely issued to common soldiers. Pulling the trigger slides open powder pan cover and presses a crystal of iron pyrite against a steel wheel, producing sparks to ignite the priming in the pan. Though muskets, rifles, and carbines exist, wheel lock pistols are more common, and are favored by cavalry and officers.

**Wheel Lock Belt Pistol (PL 3)**

A smaller pistol designed to be carried at the belt, this weapon is better suited for civilian personal defense than military use.

**Wheel Lock Horse Pistol (PL 3)**

This is a large pistol, usually equipped with a large ball at the end of the stock to make it easier to grab and draw on horseback. Cavalry officers commonly carry 2 of these in holsters attached to their saddles.

**Pepperbox (PL 3)**

    A refinement of the multi-barreled pistols that appear at the end of the flintlock era, a pepperbox rotates the barrels by means of a cocking mechanism in the trigger, allowing the user to shoot multiple times single-handed.

**Four-Barrel Pistol (PL 3)**

    This flintlock has four identical barrels arranged so the user can rotate each barrel under the hammer, allowing four shots before reloading. On the downside, reloading all four barrels requires three full-round actions (or two full round actions with the Quick Reload feat). A character can reload two barrels with two full-round actions (or one full-round action with the quick reload feat).

**Dueling Pistol (PL 3)**

    In the late eighteenth century, flintlock pistols specially designed for dueling are created. These are often elaborately decorated and usually come by the pain in an attractive and conveniently portable wooden box. (the purchase TN shown on the table is for a single pistol; the TN for a set of pistols is 20.)

**Blunderbuss Pistol & Musket (PL 3)**

These weapons are heavy flintlocks with short barrels and large calibers, loaded with small shot. Their flaring barrels are erroneously believe to spread the shot at close range. Blunderbuss pistols are popular with pirates, and blunderbuss muskets are favored by the pilgrims.

**X-Ray Laser Pistol (PL 8)**

This weapon shares all the advantages of the IR Laser. However, it is far more dangerous, as it damages the target not only with heat, but radiation as well.

**Glock 17C2 - 9mm Select Fire Autoloader light Sidearm (PL 6)**

Glock 17C2 is more or less the same as its original counterpart. The biggest change is the addition of a 3 round burst setting.

**Tec-10 - 9mm Light Submachine Gun Pistol (PL 6)**

The Tec-10 is a minorly upgraded version of the Tec-9 and though in appearance and even function the guns are nearly identical, the internal workings are quite different. The original Tec-9 was rather unreliable and prone to jamming and misfiring but with a total overhaul of its internal workings many of its internal inherent problems were corrected and produced a cheap, effective, and reliable Light Submachine Gun Pistol that proved its own performance in the field time and time again.

**Sonic Pistol and Rifle (PL 7)**

In addition to normal damage, anyone hit with this weapon must make a Fortitude save (TN 15) or be Deafened for 1d6 rds. If the attacker confirms a critical with this weapon, then the victim fails their Save, it deafens the target for 1d6 days. This deafness may be cured with a successful Medicine skill check (TN 20).

**Fire-Stream Pistol (PL 6)**

The fire-stream pistol is an interesting expansion on combinding jet engine, and flamethrower technology. The fire-stream pistol fires a high presure tight stream line of ignighted fire propellant at a target. Fire-stream weapons were origionally developed as precision replacement to the clumsy and unwieldy flamethrowers, and incendiary weapons of previous eras.

• • **Secondary Line Of Attack:** Fire-stream weapons attack in a line, while the initial attack is rolled and hits or misses normally, however all creatures and characters along the line of attack out to the full attack range must make a Reflex save = attack roll or suffer half damage, a succesful save prevents any damage.

• • **Limited Range:** Fire-stream weapons do not fire past their listed range.

• • **Special:** On a critical hit a target is set on fire for 1+1d4 rounds dealing 1d4 damage each round.

**Needler Pistol (PL 6)**

A favorite of assassins and battlefield medics alike, the needler pistol uses magnetic fields or pressurized gas to launch darts that inject a substance into the target. This injection gun can be fitted with cartridges containing medicine or poison.

• • **Special:** Needle Attacks are counted as dealing 6 points of damage for purposes of overcoming damage reduction. If the attack would deal actual damage the target is successfully injected with the drug or poison and must deal with its effects.

**Arc Pistol (PL 7)**

Arc pistols fire deadly, stunning blasts of electricity at ranged targets. They have a two-pronged emitter that directs the electrical blast and a bulky chamber that holds the capacitor.

• • **Special:** On a successful hit that deals damage to the target, that target character and/or creature must make a Fort Save TN = Damage Dealt or be Stunned 1 combat round.

**Plasma Pistol (PL 7)**

Plasma pistols fire a line of ionized plasma out to a relatively short range. The plasma can continue to burn after contact.