MEDIUM HANDGUNS

GAME STATISTICS

DESCRIPTIONS

Glock 1X/2X/3X +0 x15 5m 0 17 $450/15 1kg 2 9x19mm

The Glock 1X, 2X, and 3X families of polymer-framed firearms are the 2nd generation descendants of the original Glock 17. At the time of its introduction, the Glock 17 became very popular with civilians, and a wide number of security and police agencies worldwide. The double-action only Glock design had several significant improvements over its contemporaries: the polymer frame gave it an exceptionally light weight, and the original G17 possessed a previously unheard-of 17-round capacity (hence the name) in 9mm Parabellum. The Glock has a number of safety features, the majority of which work to prevent the weapon from firing under any condition except when the trigger is pulled. Other than the trigger-actuated safeties, the Glock design has no other mechanisms that the user must remember to disengage before firing. The DAO action also allows the weapon to be safely carried with a round in chamber, as the striker is blocked by the mechanical safeties until the trigger is pulled. The 1X (full-sized) and 2X (compact & mini) series cover models chambered in no less than six different cartridges: .380 (17rd), 9mm Para (listed), .40S&W (16rd), 10mm (16rd), .45 ACP (13rd), and 11mm Auto (13rd, $600).

Grader Arms M2043 +0 x12/x18 5m 0 12 $450/15 1kg 4* 11.43x23mm

Wolfwood's weapon of choice The Grader Arms Model 2043 is a new prototype that is slated for mass-release in August 2042. The original M2043 was a custom-model 1911 upgrade that has been redesigned for one-handed operation -- the slide has been mechanically slaved to the forward portion of the trigger guard. The slide can be racked traditionally (2-handed), or operated via the guard mechanism with the trigger finger. This method of single-hand cocking is not new -- the concept originated in 1913-15 by Bergmann, and later adopted by the Lignose in Germany in the 1920s, and in the Chinese Type 77 pistol in the 1960-70s. The M2043 possesses all the standard safety mechanisms and is otherwise operationally identical to the M1911 (or more recent M1991) pistols. * Current Availability is 4, as all models existing as of May 2041 are prototype or early production models.  After the release date, Availability drops to 2.

Hammerli 610 +0 x18 6m 0 9 $1100/25 1kg 4B 5.7x28mm

The Hammerli 610 was specially designed as a high-accuracy firearm for security and VIP-protection applications. The 610 is mechanically similar to Hammerli's other target pistols, in that it features a partial slide, anatomical grips, heavy cermet barrel, and fully adjustable fore- and rearsights. The 610's most significant difference is that it is chambered for a much more potent cartridge. The excellent penetration and low recoil of the FN SS190 cartridge were paramount in its selection. The 610 uses a single-stack cartridge to reduce the overall thickness, and enhance concealability. The Hammerli is available in both polished chrome as well as a "midnight chrome" stainless finishes as standard, further demonstrating it's use as a "high profile" weapon.

S&W Sigma Enhanced +0 x15 5m 0 16 300/15 1kg 2 9x19mm

The Smith & Wesson Sigma Enhanced series of pistols, available in both 9x19mm and 10x21mm (.40S&W) further developed the Sigma series of handguns. Several enhancements were made over the original Sigma design -- a redesigned extractor, a slightly changed grip angle that allows for a more comfortable firing position, as well as the addition of an integrated option mount below the barrel. Also available in .40S&W (x16, 14rds, $340/15)

Wondernines +0 x15 5m 0 12+d6 See Text 1kg 2 9x19mm

Ceska Zbrojovka CZ-75 Kahr K9 Ruger P95 IMI Golan The Wondernines are a class of typical 21st century small arms that are comparatively similar: reliable, "high-capacity" semi-automatic pistols that are common and relatively inexpensive, and produced by any of a number of different manufacturers. In game-effects, they are all identical, but will have varying cost, capacity, and name. The four pistols shown above are but a few examples of Wondernines. Additionally, many of these Wondernines are also available in the .40S&W (10x21mm) cartridge (x16 damage) at a minor loss of capacity (1 less). Ammunition capacity and cost are randomly determined for a given model: roll 1d6, and add the value to 12 for the number of rounds in a magazine. Multiply the number rolled by $10, and add this to $240 to determine the cost of the weapon. Upgrading to .40S&W ("Wonder-Forty") reduces Capacity by 1, but adds $50 to the cost. The GM may further modify this cost based on brand name, quality, and reliability.

Wondernine Compacts +0 x15 4m 0 7+d6 See Text 1kg 2 9x19mm

Kahr K9 Compact EuroArms America Witness Compact Heritage Arms Shadow The Wondernine Compacts essentially Wondernines that have been modified to a smaller frame for concealability. In game-effects, they are all identical, but will have varying cost, capacity, and name. The four pistols shown above are but a few examples of Wondernines. Additionally, many of these Wondernines are also available in the .40S&W (10x21mm, x16 damage) cartridge at a minor loss of capacity. Ammunition capacity and cost are randomly determined for a given model: roll 1d6, and add the value to 7 for the number of rounds in a magazine. Multiply the number rolled by $10, and add this to $240 to determine the cost of the weapon. Upgrading to .40S&W reduces Capacity by 1, but adds $50 to the cost. The GM may further modify this cost based on brand name, quality, and reliability.

WonderSIGs +0 x17 5m 0 9+d3 See Text 1kg 2 9x25mm

SIG sig pro Heckler & Koch USP357 Taurus PT-357 The WonderSIG is a fairly new group of weapons that are chambered for the .357 SIG cartridge. Many weapons that are available in the 10mm Auto caliber are also available in .357 SIG. The .357 SIG cartridge is effectively a 10mm Auto case that has been necked down to accept a 9mm bullet. This cartridge is thus capable of an exceptionally high muzzle velocity, and has somewhat better ballistic performance than the 10mm Auto, with substantially reduced weapon wear. Common weapons in .357 SIG are SIG's sig pro, the HK USP357, and the Taurus PT-357. Cost is determined similar to Wondernines, but uses the following formulae instead: Capacity is 9+d3 (e.g. 9+ [1d6 / 2]), Cost is $450+ ($50 * d3 result).

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