Handgun

The Handgun is a common, easy-to-use Silent Hill 3 weapon with a 10-round capacity, ideal for medium-range engagements.

The Handgun is a common, easy-to-use Silent Hill 3 weapon with a 10-round capacity, ideal for medium-range engagements.

The Handgun is a common, easy-to-use Silent Hill 3 weapon with a 10-round capacity, ideal for medium-range engagements.

The Handgun is a common, easy-to-use Silent Hill 3 weapon with a 10-round capacity, ideal for medium-range engagements.

Silent Hill 3

Silent Hill 3 Handgun guide: learn its capacity (10 rounds), effectiveness, and how to find it early in the game.

By teroqim·Originally published: October 2003·Updated 6 months ago·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

1
Hold R2 and press X to fire a single shot.
2
Hold X to continuously fire until the enemy is defeated.
3
Back up while firing if an enemy is approaching.
4
Sidestep while firing or approach enemies to position yourself for a quick kick when they drop.

Tips

The Handgun holds 10 rounds of ammunition.
It is not powerful but is easy to use.
It can be used from medium range safely away from enemies.
There is a fair amount of ammunition available for it.
It usually takes 5-10 bullets to drop enemies.
It can be equipped with the Silencer, which hides the muzzle flash and dramatically reduces volume, but slightly weakens the bullets.

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