Quazi's Weapon Guide - Colt 1911 Pistol

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Colt 1911 Pistol:

Operation: Semiautomatic
Caliber: .45 ACP
Capacity: 7 round box magainze
Weight: 2.43 lbs
Damage: Moderate
Accuracy: Poor
Recoil: Moderate

Quazi's Strategy:

The pistol is one of the weapons in the game that simply does not give enough credit. The pistol-class weapon has been important in FPS multi-player shooters for a very long time, but only the people who seem to excel at the game make any use of them. To make the use of the pistol easier, use your last-weapon key. When you first spawn, switch to your pistol, and then back to your primary weapon. If you switch to a grenade or knife, switch to your pistol, and then to your primary weapon. Get in the habit of having the pistol as your last weapon. Why? Because it'll surprise the enemy and give YOU the advantage. If you're in a 1 on 1 battle with the enemy, you're both fighting then you hear the *CLICK* of your weapon followed by the *CLICK* of your opponent's weapon. Your opponent frantically runs around, crouching and jumping while he curses the reload time on his weapon. Meanwhile, you hit a single key and empty your clip into them. Guess who got 0wned? The one who took out the pistol. The pistol is a great accessory to any class in that it offers a rapid-firing, accurate, and damaging alternative to your main weapon in case something happens. Someone trying to sneak up on you while you're sniping? Hit the key, turn around, let the bullets fly. Keep in mind, that the pistol can be fired very rapidly with a very little amount of recoil. Another thing the pistol can be used for is sniping. It's a great way to not give away your position because it's not as loud and it's shots don't have tracers. If you're running around with a BAR and see someone hiding a fair distance away, take out the pistol and pop a single shot at a time. They won't know where it's coming from, so you can place your shots accurately and with finesse. Sometimes, you can finish them off in 2 shots max. Be aware however, that you don't have much of a backup when it comes to ammo for this weapon. Use it when you need it or for sniping, don't use it for anything else. Save the ammo. Also, with regards to ammo, your sidearm will do you no good if it's got an empty clip in it. Do yourself a favor and don't run around with an empty gun at your side. If you use the last-weapon button and keep your pistol in mind, it will become an asset you will not be able to live without, and I mean that quite literally.

Quazi's Colt Notes:

Use the last-weapon key. Get used to having your pistol as your last weapon at all times. Just make it a habit. It will come with little practice and the benefits are enormous.
Conserve your ammo. Don't just waste it. Use it when you need it. Also, don't walk around with an empty pistol, you can't hit people with it, so it won't do you much good.
The pistol is useful for sniping because it is fairly accurate, it's quiet, and it won't give away your position with tracers.
As with any gun, duck when you're using this. It will increase the accuracy greatly and allow you to make sure those rapid-firing shots actually hit something.
If you're going to try and kill someone while running, empty your whole clip rapidly in their direction. If you're out of ammo and have your pistol out, or you're using a sniper rifle, your opponent has the advantage over you with their automatic or high-damaging weapons. Fire that thing as fast as you can and they'll go down.
The Colt has a slight advantage over it's German counter-part (the Luger) in that you're firing a .45 cal bullet instead of the 9mm. You will do a bit more damage, but they will experience less recoil. Considering how nominal the recoil is to begin with, I'll take the damage any day.

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