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SOCOM PISTOL
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SOCOM PISTOL

Learn how to use the SOCOM pistol in Metal Gear Solid, including its unique attachment, firing mechanics, and abundant ammo. Your stealthy companion till the end!

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Learn how to use the SOCOM pistol in Metal Gear Solid, including its unique attachment, firing mechanics, and abundant ammo. Your stealthy companion till the end!

Alright, let's talk about the SOCOM pistol in Metal Gear Solid. You'll find this bad boy pretty early on, and it's actually the only weapon in the game that comes with an attachment – pretty neat, right?

Here's the deal with firing it: a quick tap of the attack button will send a single shot downrange. But if you hold that button down, Snake will ready the weapon. This is your chance to really line up your shots carefully before letting loose on your enemies. It's also one of the few guns you can actually use while on the move. Just hold down the attack button and press the X button, and Snake will run and gun at the same time. Handy for when you need to keep moving!

You'll never have to worry about running out of ammo for the SOCOM, seriously. It's super abundant, and you'll find it on almost every guard you take down. Plus, when you've got that suppressor equipped, the SOCOM turns into a true stealth weapon. It's so good, you can actually use it all the way to the end of the game.

Ammo Chart

Ammo TypeInitial Max Ammo Count
Initial25
After Boss 149
After Boss 273
After Boss 397
After Boss 4121
After Boss 5145
After Boss 6168
After Boss 7192
After Boss 8217

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