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.357 Magnum
The .357 is a basic pistol. It is very powerful and it usually takes out most aliens or soldiers in one or two shots, even on Difficult level. It holds 6 bullets internally and fires at a rate of one bullet per mouse-click. The .357 cannot be used underwater.
It takes quite a bit of time to reload the .357. It also produces a strong kickback when fired. Hence, the .357 is a good choice for single shots and for still shots, especially if you're sneak-shooting an enemy who hasn't seen you yet. As for fighting in combat, the .357 is not the best choice of weapon.
