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The Pistol, often referred to as the Halo: Combat Evolved Pistol, Halo 1 Pistol, or CE Pistol to distinguish it from later human pistols, is a variant of magnum first appearing in Halo: Combat Evolved. Despite its appearance as a handgun the pistol was extremely effective in its role as a mid range weapon, so much so that it outperformed many other weapons both in campaign and multiplayer. It's design and function would be separated into two new weapons for the sequel Halo 2, being the magnum and battle rifle respectively.

Multiplayer
When playing a default gametype the Pistol is the primary starting weapon for the maps Sidewinder, Hang Em High, Boarding Action, Chiron, Ice Fields, Death Island, Danger Canyon, Infinity, Timberland, and Gephyrophobia. It is the secondary starting weapon for the map Rat Race, with the Assault Rifle serving as the primary weapon for that map. Otherwise custom game settings can be edited to have the Assault Rifle and Pistol be the starting weapons on any map, which is the setting used with Classic Slayer Pro.

Halo 5: Guardians
Disclaimer: all below statistics are derived from unofficial tools and may be inaccurate

Skins and cosmetics
The CE Pistol received a few equipable weapon skins in the MCC release of Halo: Combat Evolved.

Halo: Combat Evolved (MCC)
Halo: Combat Evolved for Halo: The Master Chief Collection features weapon skins for all its weapons, including the Pistol. These were added into the game with an update on July 14, 2020, alongside the beginning of Season 2: Spark and the launch of Halo 3 for PC.

List of appearances

 * Halo: Combat Evolved
 * Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
 * Halo 2
 * Halo Wars
 * Halo 5: Guardians