Pistol/Doom (2016)

The Pistol is a weapon in Doom 4. Unlike its original iterations, it shoots directed-energy beams instead of bullets, and also has unlimited ammo. The pistol is the first weapon found in the game, carried by a former marine.

The "Weapon modification" for the pistol is similar to the Vortex Rifle's charged shot; the longer it is aimed down the sights, the more damage it will cause.

Tactical analysis
The pistol is very weak compared to other weaponry in the game, so it should not be used if the player has alternative weapons available. However if the player is out of ammo for these weapons, the pistol can be used to take down weaker enemies such as Imps and The Possessed. It is not advised to take on larger foes (such as Hell Knights) with the pistol, due to their higher damage resistance.

Trivia

 * The pistol in the Doom reboot is very similar to the Blaster from Quake 2 and 4.
 * A closer look on the pistol shows there are two Japanese kanji characters inscribed.