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 the other weapon, it should not be used if this weapons are 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 Possessed. If there is a stronger enemy like the Pinky, it should not be used.

Trivia

 * The pistol in the Doom reboot is quite similar to the Blaster from Quake IV.
 * A closer look on the pistol shows there are two kanji letters inscribed.