Talon M2A3 .45 Caliber Pistol

Weapon – Standard Weapon

Requirements: Standard Weapons 1 (Maintenance 1, Repair 1)
Fire Modes: Single Shot, Three-Shot Burst
Ammunition Types: Standard Bullets, Armor-Piercing Bullets, Anti-Personnel Bullets

Standard pistol. Reliable, but standard ammo deals low damage.

Modifications:

Upgrade 1 – Clip Size & Damage Increase
The Pistol itself is a bit of a pea-shooter, but this upgrade will increase its clip size from 12 to 24, and will additionally provide a 10% damage bonus. Requires Modify level 1.

Upgrade 2 – Reloading Speed Decrease & Damage Increase
The second upgrade for the Pistol will reduce the reloading time by 2/3rds, while also providing another damage increase up to 25% over the standard. Keeps the Pistol useful even into the mid-late game. Requires Modify level 3.

Analysis & Tips:

Ah, the Pistol, the old standby. You’ll find several of these on the MedSci deck shortly after starting the game; however, the Pistol won’t be very useful early due to the scarcity of its ammo. Though it might be hard, limit your use of it to the occasional Security Camera and Turret, and by Engineering onward you should be swimming in ammunition, and in a place where it’s actually worth firing.