Handgun

In the Metal Gear Solid games you get two types of handgun a 45 caliber and a tranquilliser gun. These are important because they the first weapons you get in the games and usually the stealthiest too.

45 caliber
Usually not as stealthy as a tranquilliser gun since most of the 45s lack a proper suppressor.


 * SOCOM has a laser pointer that can be used in first person view to line up shots. Has a suppressor which has to be found once attached it's effect is permanant and it can not be removed
 * USP comes with a light that can be used as a torch or to temporarily blind opponents.
 * M1911
 * Single Action Army This gun allows you to richochet bullets but it's biggest drawback is you only get six shots.

Tranquilliser
These are all limited to a single shot before you have to reload again.
 * M9 comes with a builtin suppressor.
 * EZ Gun permananantly suppressed, has a laser pointer to make aiming easier and keeps your camouflage at a minimum of 80%.
 * Mk 22 Hush Puppy

Suppressors
In Snake Eater the two main pistols the M1911 and the Mk 22 both have detachable suppressors. With a suppressor attached you only have a certain number of shots in which the suppressor will remain effective. There are a limited number of suppressors for each gun so use the shots carefully.