.223 Pistol

.223 Pistol
A .223 rifle modified and cut down to a pistol. This is a one-of-a-kind firearm, obviously made with love and skill.
Damage	25 - 35
Single	AP: 4, Range: 30.
Aimed Attack	Yes. Single AP +1(2) AP
n/a
n/a
Damage type	Normal
Weapon Perk	None
Ammo	.223
Ammo capacity	5
Strength required	5
Type	Single-handed
Possible buffs for Weapons
Deterioration	{{{deterioration}}}
Weight	2267 grams
Base price	2230 caps

Crafting Table
File:Decker x 1
Requirements	Profession: Gunsmith (Small Guns): 2 Blueprint
Blueprints	No
Resources	1 x and 2 x and 1 x and 3 x
Tools
XP	185 info maybe outdated

Basic information

This is the best craftable pistol in the game for its high damage combined with use of the .223 FMJ ammunition and its long range compared to other pistols. It does have drawbacks in requiring an extra AP per shot and having a 5 round magazine. Obtaining this weapon can be done either by crafting it or buying it from merchants that specialize in Small Guns. It can also be obtained by killing Vault City Patrols around Vault City.

Tactics

Any mid range gunslinger build will be happy wielding this as 4 shots can be fired in a single round which will damage most armors. In point blank range, it is surpassed by SMG bursts, so its optimum range is between 20 and 30 hexes.

Advantages

• Penetrate weapon perk which reduces your target's Damage Threshold to 1/3 of its nominal value.
• Obtainable blueprint by quest.
• Penetrates most armor.
• Good range for a pistol.

Disadvantages

• 5 clip magazine.
• 1 Extra AP to fire.