The Pistol is a weapon in the Handguns class featured in Grand Theft Auto III. The design of the Pistol in GTA 3 is based on a real life Colt M1911A1.
This weapon also appears in GTA 6, Grand Theft Auto V, Grand Theft Auto IV, GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City.
Pistol Description:
This is the simplest handgun in the game - great for shooting people, but much weaker than other firearms. Very easy to obtain by killing police officers or gang members.
How to get the Pistol in GTA III:
The Pistol in GTA 3 can be purchased from Ammu-Nation, for a price of $250.
It becomes available after completing the mission Pump-Action Pimp in Story Mode.
The Pistol also Spawns at the player's safehouse after collecting 10 Hidden Packages.
The Pistol can be found and picked up around the Liberty City map (see the spawn locations in the "Appearances" section below).
Pistol: GTA III Statistics
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Damage25.00
- Fire Rate260 rpm
- Range30 meters
- Reload0.35 seconds
- Ammo Capacity12
Pistol: GTA III Info
- Weapon ClassHandguns
- Fire TypeInstant Hit
- AcquisitionAmmu-Nation
- Available After Mission (Story Mode)
- How To UnlockSpawns at the player's safehouse after collecting 10 Hidden Packages
- Story Mode Price $250
- Based on (Real Life)Colt M1911A1
- NotesThe pistol and the RPG are the only two weapons to appear in every GTA game to date..
Pistol: GTA III Appearances
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Pistol Spawn Locations in GTA 3
Where to find the Pistol in GTA 3:- Found near a building south of the Callahan Bridge in Callahan Point, Portland.
- Found near every hideout (safehouse) after collecting at least 10 hidden packages.
- Found behind the Trenton safehouse, near the staircase.
- Used by LCPD, SWAT, FBI and the military - they drop the weapon once killed.
- Used by Triads, Leone Family, Yakuza, Yardies and Southside Hoods members.
- Used by Diablos after Uzi Rider.
- Used by Colombian Cartels before The Exchange.
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Notable Owners:
Catalina 
Toni Cipriani 
Salvatore Leone 
Ray Machowski 
Leone Family (The Mafia) 
Triads 
Diablos 
Colombian Cartel 
Yakuza 
Uptown Yardies 
Southside Hoods 
Forelli Brothers 
Liberty City Police Department (LCPD) 
Military 
FBI - Appearances in Story Missions:
