The handgun is a weapon in Dead Rising. It is a firearm designed to be able to be operated with one hand, though in-game, it is mostly used with both hands.
Attacks
- Primary: Tap the button to fire the handgun. If Frank is moving, he will fire in front of him; if he is remaining still, he will automatically aim at the nearest target.
- Aimed: Hold down the trigger to go into aim mode then press the button to fire the handgun at a specific target.
Locations
The weapon can be found at the following locations:
- In Garbage Cans
- Held by policemen zombies
- Huntin' Shack
- Held by Alyssa Laurent
- Held by Kent Swanson
- Held by Carlito Keyes
- Given by Jessie after Case 1-1
- Given by Brad during Backup for Brad
Notes
- The Handgun is often regarded as the worst firearm in the game, capable of headshot only instant kills, poor damage, and slow firing speed.
- Be careful when giving this weapon to the survivors in your party. If they are surrounded, A small cutscene will play, showing them panicking, and committing suicide by shooting themselves in the head.
- Don't give this weapon to Ross Folk when he asks for one. If you do, he will shoot himself, causing Tonya Waters to Defect and become unrecruitable.
Trivia
- The handgun is based off the Colt M1911 during gameplay, but is textured as a SIG Sauer P228 in cutscenes.