Pistol sights are fixed and work best at close range. A solid early game pick, the USP offers a balance of size and power. The Heckler and Koch USP, or Universal Self-Loading Pistol, was originally built around the then-emerging. The latest incarnation of the P99 design is the Walther PPQ, which improves ergonomics and offers a shorter, more crisp trigger pull. Keep your choice of pistol in mind if you plan on rappelling, as this will be your only offensive option. When on a rope, you will automatically switch to your pistol. Pistols in Rainbow Six Vegas 2 offer unlimited magazines, so if you need to conserve ammo, switch to your pistol for your less risky engagements. Despite its lower damage stat, it takes the same amount of shots on normal difficulty to down an opponent in close range as the MK23, USP40, and 92FS. One of James Bond's signature weapons appears in Rainbow Six Vegas 2 as your first pistol available.