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{{Infobox weapon
'''Dual pistols''', also known as "'''dual pistol'''" and "'''twin pistols'''", is as implied, a pair of [[pistol]]s held on each hand of the player character. The ability to wield two pistol exists only within the realms of [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], where their design still differs significantly.
 
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|name = Dual Pistol
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|image = TwinPistols-GTACW-icon.png
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|games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto 2]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Advance]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''
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|slot = [[Pistol]]
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|damage = Moderate
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|weight = Light|ammo = 34 Rounds
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|sold in = [[Ammu-Nation]]|aka = Dual Pistols<br>Twin Pistols}}
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{{Q|2 pistols and 2 clips make for 34 rounds of mayhem. The stopping power hasn't increased, but the delivery rate just doubled.|Description in Chinatown Wars.}}
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'''Dual pistols''', also known as "'''Dual pistol'''" and "'''Twin pistols'''", is as implied, a pair of [[pistol]]s held on each hand of the player character. The ability to wield two pistol exists only within the realms of [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Advance]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], where their design still differs significantly.
   
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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===Grand Theft Auto 2===
In GTA 2, the "dual pistol" are in fact separate firearms from the single pistol (with their own separate ammunition), giving the player the ability to fire bullets in a "V" shape formation and twice as fast and efficiently as a single pistol, but with the drawback of faster depletion of ammunition.
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In GTA 2, the "Dual pistol" is in fact separate firearms from the single pistol (with their own separate ammunition), giving the [[Claude Speed|player]] the ability to fire bullets in a V shape formation and twice as fast and efficiently as a single pistol, but with the drawback of faster depletion of ammunition. The Zaibatsu Corporation uses these guns when their respect meter drops below 3 or 4 in the Residential District. Apart from that it can be always found by all the Green Phones for all gangs in the Industrial District.
   
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===Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas===
The ability has since been refined after being absent between GTA 2 and GTA San Andreas. For GTA San Andreas, the player will wield two pistols, "guns akimbo" style, once they reach the Hitman skill level for the pistol, but will use the same ammunition as a single pistol. In GTA Chinatown Wars, the player has the option of using either a single pistol or "twin pistols", both set of weapons sharing the same ammunition, the latter effectively better in speed, damage, and magazine size.
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The ability was since been refined in GTA: San Andreas after being absent in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]. For San Andreas, the [[Carl Johnson|player]] will wield two pistols, "akimbo" style, once they reach the Hitman skill level for the pistol, but will use the same ammunition as a single pistol. Some enemies during missions, like the Russian Mafia, use the pistols in dual form too.
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===Grand Theft Auto: Advance===
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In Grand Theft Auto: Advance, the sprite for the pistol shows Mike holding two pistols, one in each hand, although other characters will wield only one pistol. Also, Mike shoots 2x faster than other characters with pistols because of dual.
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===Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars===
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In GTA Chinatown Wars, the [[Huang Lee|player]] has the option of using either a single pistol or "Dual pistols", both set of weapons sharing the same ammunition, the latter effectively better in speed, damage, and magazine size. They can be bought from the [[Ammu-Nation]] website for [[Money|$]]450 after the mission [[Copter Carnage]]. It's seen being used by various enemies during the course of the storyline, but it's fairly rare.
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==Trivia ==
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*During the [[Introduction (GTA III)|Introduction]] of GTA III, [[Catalina]] shoots [[Claude]], holding two pistols.
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*During the mission [[The Shootist]] of GTA Vice City, [[Phil Cassidy|Phil]] is holding two [[Desert Eagle]]s.
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* In GTA Chinatown Wars, when the "Explosive Pistol Rounds" cheat is used and the player shoots with the Twin Pistols, the player can get a very effective explosive gun, perfect for dealing with huge waves of enemies.
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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<center><gallery>
Image:Dual pistol (GTA2) (icon).png|Icon for the "dual pistol" in GTA 2.
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Image:DualPistol-GTA2-icon.png|The GTA 2 HUD.
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Twin Pistols.png|The GTA Chinatown Wars HUD.
Image:Twin pistols (GTACW) (icon).png|Icon for the "twin pistols" in GTA 2.
 
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</gallery></center>
</center>
 
   
 
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[[Category:Weapons in GTA Chinatown Wars]]
 
[[Category:Weapons in GTA Chinatown Wars]]
 
[[Category:Weapons in GTA San Andreas]]
 
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[[Category:Handguns]]

Revision as of 19:11, 13 May 2015


2 pistols and 2 clips make for 34 rounds of mayhem. The stopping power hasn't increased, but the delivery rate just doubled.
— Description in Chinatown Wars.

Dual pistols, also known as "Dual pistol" and "Twin pistols", is as implied, a pair of pistols held on each hand of the player character. The ability to wield two pistol exists only within the realms of Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Advance and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, where their design still differs significantly.

Description

Grand Theft Auto 2

In GTA 2, the "Dual pistol" is in fact separate firearms from the single pistol (with their own separate ammunition), giving the player the ability to fire bullets in a V shape formation and twice as fast and efficiently as a single pistol, but with the drawback of faster depletion of ammunition. The Zaibatsu Corporation uses these guns when their respect meter drops below 3 or 4 in the Residential District. Apart from that it can be always found by all the Green Phones for all gangs in the Industrial District.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

The ability was since been refined in GTA: San Andreas after being absent in GTA III and GTA Vice City. For San Andreas, the player will wield two pistols, "akimbo" style, once they reach the Hitman skill level for the pistol, but will use the same ammunition as a single pistol. Some enemies during missions, like the Russian Mafia, use the pistols in dual form too.

Grand Theft Auto: Advance

In Grand Theft Auto: Advance, the sprite for the pistol shows Mike holding two pistols, one in each hand, although other characters will wield only one pistol. Also, Mike shoots 2x faster than other characters with pistols because of dual.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

In GTA Chinatown Wars, the player has the option of using either a single pistol or "Dual pistols", both set of weapons sharing the same ammunition, the latter effectively better in speed, damage, and magazine size. They can be bought from the Ammu-Nation website for $450 after the mission Copter Carnage. It's seen being used by various enemies during the course of the storyline, but it's fairly rare.

Trivia

  • During the Introduction of GTA III, Catalina shoots Claude, holding two pistols.
  • During the mission The Shootist of GTA Vice City, Phil is holding two Desert Eagles.
  • In GTA Chinatown Wars, when the "Explosive Pistol Rounds" cheat is used and the player shoots with the Twin Pistols, the player can get a very effective explosive gun, perfect for dealing with huge waves of enemies.

Gallery

[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto 2
WeaponsPistol | Dual Pistol | S-Uzi Machine Gun | Silenced S-Uzi Machine Gun | Shotgun | Flamethrower | ElectroGun | Rocket Launcher | Molotov Cocktails | Grenades
Car weaponsVehicle Machine Gun | Vehicle Oil Slick | Vehicle Mine | Vehicle bomb
Deleted weaponsInstant Vehicle Bomb | ElectroBaton
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
FistFist
MeleeNight Stick | Chainsaw | Baseball Bat | Teaser | Sword
HandgunPistol | Twin Pistols | Revolver
ShotgunShotgun | Stubby Shotgun | Double Barreled Shotgun
Submachine GunMicro SMG | SMG
Assault RifleAssault Rifle | Carbine Rifle
HeavyFlamethrower | Minigun | RPG
ThrownFlashbang | Molotov Cocktail | Grenade | Proximity Mine
SpecialCrates | Car Bomb | Detonator | Fire Extinguisher | Sniper Rifle