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The .357 Magnum is a revolver pistol native to Half-Life 2. Based upon the real-life Colt Python, it is a 6-cylinder revolver that fires powerful cartridges.


History[]

In Half-Life 2, the .357 Magnum is a prevalent weapon found at a Civil Protection outpost during Water Hazard. It is an accurate and high-damage revolver with scarce ammunition.

The pistol itself was manufactured by Colt Manufacturing LLC up until the Seven Hour War, and was a very popularized revolver, utilizing the .357 Magnum cartridge. In popular culture, it is known because of its media fame, versatility, and powerful damage potential.

General[]

The damage a single round can inflict would be nearly fatal if it managed to hit the head or chest. However, the figure of the weapon would also probably throw back the users arm after firing. The long barrel can help with medium ranges, though it is preferably used in close-quarters because of the recoil.

Some descriptive features of the pistol are:

  • A double-action mechanism.
  • Chambererd in .357 Magnum.
  • A long barrel, assisting in long-range accuracy.
  • A chrome finish, with a black pistol-grip.
  • Iron-sights with red and white points for ease of target acquisition.

Users[]

In HL2RP, the .357 Magnum is a often a symbol of status rather than a combat firearm (as opposed to the 9mm Pistol). The weapon is typically used by the Resistance and, on select servers, by Civil Protection command.

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