Handgun

Handguns (also known as Pistols, Twin Pistols or Dual Pistols) are Lara Croft's default weapons and reliable companions in the series and her default weapons in the most of the games.

Game	Capacity	Damage	Fire rate
I-V	Unlimited	1	360/min.
AOD	9, 12, 30	N/A	150/min.
TRL	30 (40)	30 (35)	300/min.
TRA	40	45	300/min.
TRU	24	40	240/min.

Original Timeline[]

Tomb Raider - Chronicles[]

Lara carries her signature dual pistols in Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III, The Last Revelation, and Chronicles in the original series, with the exception of when Lara is only 16; the first two levels of The Last Revelation, and the Ireland and VCI chapters in Chronicles. The pistols for the first three games are modelled after the Browning Hi-Power, and the Colt M1911 for the inventory model in The Last Revelation and Chronicles.

Lara has unlimited ammo for these and will always carry two of them. They are not very effective, but most of the mortal opponents, except the skeletons and mummies in The Last Revelation, can be killed with them. If you run and jump around a lot and circle your opponents, they will suffice most of the time, even against a bigger opponent like the demigods or the T-Rex.

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness[]

While Angel of Darkness does not feature the signature dual pistols, it features many different models of pistol: the Vector R-35 (Heckler & Koch USP Match in .45); M-V9 (Colt 1911A1 in 9mm); Scorpion-X (Glock 17); Desert Ranger (IMI Desert Eagle Mark VII) and Rigg 09 (Luger P08). There is also Kurtis's Boran X, which appears to be a customized Browning HP pistol.

The dual variants of the Vector-R35 and Scorpion X are still present and functional in-game, but weren't properly implemented due to cut content and time restraints. They can be accessed via a startup configuration utility or Action Replay for the PC and PS2 versions respectively.

Legend Timeline[]

Tomb Raider: Anniversary[]

In Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Lara uses Colt Mark IV 1911 pistols, apparently chambered for .357 caliber ammo (.357 can be seen stamped on the side in some cut-scenes, notably when fighting the T-Rex). They feature 20-round magazines and must be reloaded manually, but have unlimited ammo.

To reload, the aim button must be held and then the action button must be pressed.

Tomb Raider: Legend[]

Lara's pistols are Heckler & Koch USP Match pistols (noted in-game as the RGB Mach 5) with silver slides and black frames. Several upgrades can be unlocked for them in game through collecting enough rewards, including increased magazine size, targeting range and damage.

Tomb Raider: Underworld[]

Dual pistols are the same as in Tomb Raider: Legend, Heckler & Koch USP Match pistols (appearing as RGB Mach 5) with silver slides and black frames, albeit with Desert Eagle styled safety and Beretta 92's ejection port.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light[]

The Dual Pistols are the first weapons the player uses aside from the Spear and Remote Mine, and therefor are the first weapons that appear in the players inventory. They are the weakest of all the weapons found in Lara Croft and the Guardian Of Light, however, they also happen to be the only weapons in the players inventory (not including the Spear or Remote Mine) that don't drain from the Ammo pool. This makes them incredibly useful during times where you may unexpectedly run out of ammunition for your primary gun. It's a good idea to keep the dual pistols assigned to the D-pad, so that you always have them as backup.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris[]

To be added

Lara Croft: Relic Run[]

The dual pistols are always equipped and never run out of ammo.

Dual pistols are unlocked and equipped from the start. It's golden skin can be purchased after completing level 8 for 50 gems.

Upgrades[]

Free
600 Coins
750 Coins
1000 Coins
1300 Coins
1700 Coins
2200 Coins
140 Gems
185 Gems
250 Gems

Survivor Timeline[]

Tomb Raider (2013)[]

Lara again uses several pistols, although only one of these will be in her inventory at the time: the Semi-Automatic Pistol (Beretta 92SB chambered in 9mm, upgraded to an M93R when the "burst fire" mod is added); Tactical Pistol (Remington 1911 R1 Enhanced, chambered in .45 ACP) and Magnum Pistol (IMI Desert Eagle Mark XIX, chambered in .50 AE). The tactical pistol Lara uses is one of a matching set that belonged to Conrad Roth, who dual wielded them. He passed the pistols onto Lara when he died. Lara uses both pistols to kill Mathias in the game's climax.

Upgrades[]

Several upgrades and attachments, are available, they must be made use salvaged materials.

Upgrade	Unlock	Cost	Effect
Burst Fire Mod	Semi-Automatic Pistol	450	Allows for an alternate three round firing mode. Hold [Alternate Fire] to activate burst fire.
Extended Mag	Semi-Automatic Pistol	200	Longer magazine holds 10 rounds.
Port Vented Slide	Semi-Automatic Pistol	200	Recoil compensation improves accuracy for increased damage.
Muzzle Brake	Semi-Automatic Pistol	250	Port Vented Slide required. Delivers round more accurately for increased damage.
Rapid Fire Mod	Semi-Automatic Pistol	300	Hair trigger modifications increase rate of fire.
Magazine Well	Tactical Pistol	325	Magazine is easier to insert for decreased reload time.
Ergonomic Grip	Tactical Pistol	300	Rubberized grip modification reduces recoil.
Silencer	Tactical Pistol	350	Shots are quieted at the cost of reduced damage. Press [Handgun] to cycle silenced shots.

Finding all the extra handgun parts will replace the Tactical Pistol with the Magnum Pistol.

Rise of the Tomb Raider[]

Lara will have access to several pistols. She carries a gun that is the same model as Roth's old pistols, it sports a new muzzle brake, and several new and returning upgrades. She also acquires a revolver whilst in Siberia.

Handguns[]

Revolver: An older pistol balanced for variety of situations.

Semi-Auto Pistol: Standard issue pistol focused on rapid firing speed.

Accipiter Nox: Matte black semi-automatic pistol. Obtainable with Siberian Ranger DLC.

Rattlesnake: X-Box limited edition gun, obtainable only Between 10-30 Nov 2015.

Alternate Ammo[]

Hollow-point Rounds - Fragmenting pistol rounds that do increased damage. Crafting costs: 5 pistol rounds, and 3 magnesite ore.

Attachments[]

Pistol Sight - Increases zoom factor. Reward from the "Dangerous Territory" mission.

Pistol Suppressor - Suppresses pistol fire noise for stealth. Must be bought from the vendor for 25 Byzantine Coins.

Upgrades[]

Upgrade	Unlock	Cost	Effect
Polished Barrel	All pistols	6 (8) cloth 10 (12) salvage	A polished barrel decreases shot deviance, increasing damage.
Hollowed Hammer	All pistols	10 (12) salvage 3 (3) technical parts	A lighter hammer allows for less jamming, resulting in a higher rate of fire.
Muzzle Brake	All pistols	12 (14) salvage	Redirects gases released when firing to counter recoil and unwanted rising of the barrel.
Polished Magazine	All pistols with magazine	2 (3) cloth 11 (13) salvage	Reload speed is increased due to smooth loading from a polished magazine.
Large Magazine	All pistols with magazines	10 (12) salvage 2 (2) technical parts	A larger magazine allows more shots fired before the need to reload.
Hair Trigger	All pistols	5 (6) oil 10 (12) salvage 2 (2) technical parts	Crafting Tool required Increased trigger sensitivity allows for increased rate of fire.
Padded Grip	All pistols with a cylinder	6 (8) hide 8 (10) salvage 1 (1) exotic hide	Crafting Tool required Improved grip allows for a more comfortable hold and better recoil compensation.
Extended Magazine	All pistols with magazines	14 (16) salvage 2 (2) technical parts	Crafting Tool required; Large Magazine required A larger magazine allows more shots to be fired before the need to reload.
Ergonomic Grip	All semi-automatic pistols	8 (10) hide 2 (3) salvage 1 (1) exotic hide	Crafting Tool required Improved grip allows for a more comfortable hold and better recoil compensation.
Rifled Barrel	All pistols	3 (4) oil 15 (18) salvage	Enhancement Tool required; Polished Barrel required Barrel rifling allows for a smoother, more precise shot, increasing damage.
Speed Loader	All pistols with a cylinder	13 (15) salvage 2 (2) technical parts	Enhancement Tool required The custom loader increases reload speed by allowing reloading of multiple bullets at once.
Improved Ejector	All pistols with magazines	2 (3) oil 10 (12) salvage 7 (7) technical parts	Enhancement Tool required The shell ejector is improved to decrease jamming and improve rate of fire.
Port Vented Slide	All pistols with magazines	13 (15) salvage 2 (2) technical parts	Enhancement Tool required; Improved Ejector required A vented Slide allows for better distribution of propellant gasses to counter recoil.
High Capacity Magazine	All semi-automatic pistols	14 (16) salvage 4 (4) technical parts	Enhancement Tool required; Extended Magazine A larger magazine allows more shots to be fired before the need to reload.
Chromoly Barrel	All pistols with a cylinder	18 (22) salvage 1 (1) chromite ore 3 (3) technical parts	Refinement Tool required; Rifled Barrel required A super smooth barrel means shots fire with no resistance for increased damage.
Counterweight	All semi-automatic pistols	2 (3) oil 15 (17) salvage 3 (3) technical parts	Refinement Tool required; Muzzle Brake required A barrel weight that helps offset the kick from firing for improved recoil stability.

(x) = Survivor Cost

Shadow of the Tomb Raider[]

AB .45: Nicknamed "The Altarboy" by Trinity Forces. A well-balanced pistol, good for all situations.

AB .45 - Gold Edition: Golden version of AB .45 obtained from the Social Rewards on tombraider.com

C&T S55: A semi-automatic pistol equipped with a high-capacity magazine.

K&H KAP: Comfortable, reliable. A pistol to get you through the hard times.

Upgrades[]

AB .45 (& Golden Edition)[]

Upgrade	Requirements	Cost	Effect
Polished Barrel		5 Cloth 3 Salvage	A polished barrel decreases fired round deviance, increasing damage.
Counterweight		3 Salvage 4 Fat	A muzzle weight to help offset the recoil from firing, improving stability.
Hollowed Hammer		3 Salvage 2 Black Powder	A lighter hammer, allows for less jamming and results in a higher rate of fire.
Rifled Barrel	Requires: Polished Barrel	4 Salvage 4 Fat 1 Black Powder	Barrel rifling allows for a smoother, more precise shots, increasing damage.
Hair Trigger	Requires: Hollowed Hammer	4 Salvage 4 Fat 1 Black Powder	Higher trigger sensitivity allows for increased rate of fire.
Polished Magazine		6 Cloth 4 Salvage	Polished magazine and inner grip allows for a smoother and quicker reload time.
Extended Magazine		6 Cloth 4 Salvage	A larger magazine allows more shots to be fired before the need to reload.
Ergonomic Grip	Requires: Counterweight	6 Salvage 3 Jaguar Hide	Hide-wrapped grip allows for a more comfortable hold, and better recoil compensation.
Improved Ejector	Requires: Hair Trigger	6 Salvage 5 Fat 2 Black Powder	Wider, greased ejector allows for decreased jamming and improves rate of fire.
High Capacity Magazine	Requires: Extended Magazine	4 Cloth 6 Salvage 2 Black Powder	A significantly longer magazine allows more rounds to be fired before needing to reload.

C&T S55[]

Upgrade	Requirements	Cost	Effect
Hollowed Hammer		2 Salvage 1 Black Powder	A lighter hammer, allows for less jamming and results in a higher rate of fire.
Polished Magazine		2 Cloth 2 Salvage	Polished magazine and inner grip allows for a smoother and quicker reload time.
Extended Magazine		2 Cloth 2 Salvage	A larger magazine allows more shots to be fired before the need to reload.
Polished Barrel		3 Cloth 2 Salvage	A polished barrel decreases fired round deviance, increasing damage.
Counterweight		2 Salvage 2 Fat	A muzzle weight to help offset the recoil from firing, improving stability.
Hair Trigger	Requires: Hollowed Hammer	2 Salvage 2 Fat	Higher trigger sensitivity allows for increased rate of fire.
Rifled Barrel	Requires: Polished Barrel	2 Salvage 2 Fat 1 Black Powder	Barrel rifling allows for a smoother, more precise shots, increasing damage.
High Capacity Magazine	Requires: Extended Magazine	2 Cloth 2 Salvage 1 Black Powder	A significantly longer magazine allows more rounds to be fired before needing to reload.
Ergonomic Grip	Requires: Counterweight Raposa's Wit	2 Salvage 3 Jaguar Hide	Hide-wrapped grip allows for a more comfortable hold, and better recoil compensation.
Improved Ejector	Requires: Hair Trigger Raposa's Wit	2 Salvage 2 Fat 1 Black Powder	Wider, greased ejector allows for decreased jamming and improves rate of fire.

Reloaded Timeline[]

Tomb Raider Reloaded[]

Dual Pistols is the starting weapon of Tomb Raider Reloaded.

Blue rarity does an extra 5% damage. Purple rarity adds extra 15% attack speed.

Trivia[]

Being naturally ambidextrous is somewhat rare, with only one out of every one hundred people being naturally ambidextrous.
Despite not appearing in the final game. Promotional material for Angel of Darkness features Lara using them. She also carries two pistols no matter what.
When Roth has the Tactical Pistols, they have all upgrades (available to that pistol), but they are stripped away when Lara acquires them, until they are made by the player.
- Adding the ergonomic grip to the Tactical Pistol will also add a "beaver tail" grip safety, which comes by default on the Semi Auto Pistol, despite that model of handgun not having one in reality)
- Lara doesn't use Roth's pistols in Rise of the Tomb Raider, instead having a new pistol of the same model. However Roth's pistol's are featured in game in the Blood Ties DLC, where they are an obtainable relic. Interestingly, they are missing the muzzle brake.
The slide didn't lock back before Roth died, meaning that it is likely that the gun jammed, as opposed to running out of ammo, which would have resulted in the slide locking back.