Pistols or handguns are mid-range weapons in Fallout 4 (FO4). Read on for the best pistols and the list of pistols in the game, as well as the best pistol perks!

All Pistols List

Weapon	Damage	Weight	Ammo
Gamma Gun	110 Radiation	3	Gamma Round
Alien Blaster Pistol	50 Energy	2.5	Alien Blaster round
.44 Pistol	48 Physical	5.2	.44 Round
Eddie's Peace	48 Physical	4.2	.45 Round
The Gainer	48 Physical	4.2	.44 Round
Kellogg's Pistol	48 Physical	4.2	.44 Round
Deliverer Pistol	25 Physical	3.6	10 mm Round
Laser Pistol	24 Physical	3.9	Fusion Cell
Old Faithful	24 Energy	3.9	Fusion Cell
Plasma Pistol	24 Physical 24 Energy	3.9	Plasma Cartridge
Limitless Potential	24 Energy	3.9	Fusion Cell
Sentinel's Plasmacaster	24 Physical 24 Energy	4.8	Plasma Cartridge
Survivor's Special	24 Energy	3.9	Fusion Cell
10mm Pistol	18 Physical	3.5	10 mm Round
Wastelander's Friend	18 Physical	3.5	10 mm Round
Institute Pistol	15 Physical	3.9	Fusion Cell
Nail Gun	13 Physical	3.3	Nails
Flare Gun	10 Physical	2	Flare
Zeta Gun	10 Radiation	3.1	Gamma Round

Best Pistols

Deliverer Pistol

Deliverer Pistol	Damage	Ammo	Fire Rate
	25 Physical	10 mm Round	66
	Range	Accuracy	Weight
	83	60	3.6

The Deliverer Pistol is the best pistol in Fallout 4, as it deals the most damage of all the non-revolver pistols, making it deadly in terms of both damage and fire-rate. It also comes with a silencer for a stealth gameplay, which you can improve further with the Sneak or Ninja perks.

There are tons of modifications you can apply to Deliverer that can improve its overall stats. You can get the Deliverer as a reward for completing the Tradecraft quest.

.44 Pistol

.44 Pistol	Damage	Ammo	Fire Rate
	48 Physical	.44 Round	6
	Range	Accuracy	Weight
	119	66	5.2

The .44 Pistol is one of the pistols with great range and firepower. You can add attachments for it to increase its overall capability in the game.

The .44 Pistol is fairly common throughout the Commonwealth, as loot or purchased from traders.

Plasma Pistol

Plasma Pistol	Damage	Ammo	Fire Rate
	24 Physical 24 Energy	Plasma Cartridge	33
	Range	Accuracy	Weight
	119	142	3.9

Plasma Pistol not only inflicts physical damage but also energy damage, which is good against the mechanical enemies and organic enemies. Its stats, especially its accuracy, are also above average compared to other pistols.

You can find a Plasma Pistol on weapon traders and rarely from boss-type or elite enemies.

Gamma Gun

Gamma Gun	Damage	Ammo	Fire Rate
	110 Radiation	Gamma Round	66
	Range	Accuracy	Weight
	119	69	3

The Gamma Guns is the best pistol weapon that can inflict high radiation damage against enemies. If you want to use the Gamma Gun as your main weapon, you should unlock the Nuclear Physicist perk to maximize the damage you can get from it.

Gamma Gun is very common item drop from Children of Atom.

Alien Blaster Pistol

Alien Blaster Pistol	Damage	Ammo	Fire Rate
	50 Energy	Alien Blaster round	100
	Range	Accuracy	Weight
	119	73	2.5

Alien Blaster Pistol is an energy-type weapon that is mostly effective against mechanical enemies. It has the highest energy damage among all pistols, deserving a spot in the best pistols. However, be warned of its limited ammunition.

You can find pick up an Alien Blaster Pistol and a good one-time cache of its ammo at the UFO site. Afterward, you'll have to mod your Alien Blaster Pistol magazine (Science! Perk) to be able to use Fusion Cells as ammo instead.

Kellogg's Pistol

Kellogg's Pistol	Damage	Ammo	Fire Rate
	48 Physical	.44 Round	6
	Range	Accuracy	Weight
	83	65	4.2

Kellogg's Pistol has a legendary effect, which refills Action Points every time you get a critical hit, in addition to packing heavy damage with each shot. It also supports a variety of mods, making it flexible for different play styles.

You can get the Kellogg's Pistol early by following the main quest until you reach Reunions. You need to defeat Kellogg in Fort Hagen and loot the gun from his body.

Best Pistol Perks

What Perks to Equip for Pistol Users

Perk	Simplified Effect
Gunslinger	Increases pistol damage.
Quick Hands	Increases reloading speed.
Ninja	Increases ranged sneak attack damage.
Better Criticals	Increases critical hit damage.
Four Leaf Clover	Increases critical damage while in V.A.T.S. mode.
Critical Banker	Can store critical hits and use it for later.

Best Perks Tier List

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