The 9mm Pistol is the starting handgun and comes with Joel's backpack. The handy weapon is great for taking out enemies quickly and easily, but causes a great deal of noise. Useful on human enemies or at the beginning of the game, ammo is still scarce and should be conserved where possible.
| Reload Speed | Fire Rate | Capacity | Clip Size/Max Ammo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | - | - | 6/20 |
| 1 | 15 Parts | 20 Parts | 15 Parts | 8/22 |
| 2 | Tools (1) 20 Parts | Tools (1) 30 Parts | Tools (1) 20 Parts | 10/24 |
| 3 | Tools (2) 25 Parts | Tools (3) 40 Parts | Tools (2) 30 Parts | 12/26 |
| 4 | - | - | Tools (3) 40 Parts | 14/28 |
