Handgun

A handgun is a firearm specifically designed to be held in a person's hands with no additional support necessary. Unlike assault rifles, a handgun's compact size leans toward close-quarters combat rather than long-range shooting. The term pistol has been used interchangeably with the term "handgun" - for the purposes of Acepedia, they are considered to mean the same thing.

The Ace Combat series has occasionally featured handguns, particularly since pilots are issued a handgun in the event they need to bail out over enemy territory.

Walther PP
The is a semi-automatic handgun developed by the German arms manufacturer, Walther. They are popular with European police, and were specifically issued to pilots of the.

Following the liberation of San Salvacion (city) from Erusian rule, Erusian soldiers were rounded up by the citizens, and likely taken into ISAF custody. One such Erusian soldier was held at gunpoint by two San Salvacion resistance members wielding stainless steel Walther PPs.

Beretta 92F
The is a standard-issue handgun still being produced today and used worldwide. The armed forces of the United States uses the Beretta 92F under the designation "M9".

The Osean Defense Forces provides Berettas as standard-issue. Both Kei Nagase and Orson Perrault are seen using them: in the former case, to hold Yuktobanian soldiers hostage; in the latter case, firing on Pops, Genette, and Grimm believing them to be traitors.

Trivia

 * The development history of firearms in the Strangereal universe, including handguns, is not known.