Skif pistol's pointless?

[Gabriele]

Am I the only one who doesn't appreciate Skif's gun (ptm), an integral part of the inventory? It's marked as a game quest preventing you from removing it, I guess it's made to have the same gun in the cutscenes, which is fine, but what's the point of being able to find and use other pistols if I can't free up space? I certainly don't pack a pistol instead of a rifle in a main slot and would rather not carry any dead weight in the process!

[Dimitrixon]

The pistol weighs 0.05 kg. It's okay if it's in the inventory

[Mechanique]

It does not weight anything on it's own and inventory slots aren't limited

[DaweSMF]

Originally posted by Gabriele:

Am I the only one who doesn't appreciate Skif's gun (ptm), an integral part of the inventory? It's marked as a game quest preventing you from removing it, I guess it's made to have the same gun in the cutscenes, which is fine, but what's the point of being able to find and use other pistols if I can't free up space? I certainly don't pack a pistol instead of a rifle in a main slot and would rather not carry any dead weight in the process!

I very much dont like it. I know its stupid and it doesnt have that much impact but i hate when game locks something in my inventory. Same like i hate i cant sort it myslef. In short, i hate the inventory system and much more.

[shiftygemini]

Skif's gun upgraded with the silencer and mag extension has allowed me to stealth kill tons of enemies in buildings and main story. I've kept it all the way to almost end game. Also, you can just throw it in storage so no issues. I've tried other handguns, but until you get the mid-end game gun (and don't like stealth gameplay) Skif's gun is fine. Only exception is if you got the delux version of the game and prefer the skin for that handgun (which is basically the exact same gun).

[Baron01]

There is no better pistol than Skif's gun in Zalessya, Cordon and Garbage. Everything for this slot either at best similar but often weaker. It is also extremely cheap to repair and can be silenced very early in the game. Stealth is problematic but I managed to clear quite a few points of interest or quest using this gun.

[Pillagius]

That gun is surprisingly good, practically best choice for about first 3-4 areas. You get suppressor and ammo capacity upgrade in first area during main quest.
Very cheap to upgrade and repair, very good accuracy, piles of ammo for it everywhere and most cases one headshot with this handgun is enough to take down any human enemy (use armor-piercing ammo for better results), saving you crapload of ammo, medkits and repair costs.

[Arbadacarba]

Armor piercing rounds + headshot = o7

[warmer]

Once you get a suppressor for it and mod it out completely it's a VERY cheap stealth weapon. You find ammo for it everywhere, once it's upgraded, it's pretty easy to headshot stealth kill with it. When you get the .45 caliber pistol and the suppressor, I stopped needing it so much.

[PuffyLunk]

sounds like you have OCD issues.

[ChillestBro]

While I do have issues with the stealth mechanics so far, I will say I have very little to say against the pistol.

Pistols are, in general, a human enemy tool; you don't, and shouldn't, use a pistol in a fight with mutants, and when up against humans, just about any pistol will do the trick with proper aim. Combine that with the fact the ammo is so common and you find that it works fine for the tasks any pistol would be needed for.

Personally I like the idea of just having choices and variety.

[METAL]

weights nothing is incredibly cheap to repair and upgrade, silencer, extended mag, and great ammo economy.

[Gabriele]

What you all say is correct but it misses the point. I agree that the gun is extremely reliable and inexpensive but the point of having it blocked is the problem. Furthermore, you also bring another point, it is too good compared to the majority which also becomes contradictory. Especially when given unique guns that offer nothing new, be it traits or performance. The incentive to try other models is also lost this way. The only thing that would make me change is my willpower to change guns, for the sake of having variety, and that's it. In my opinion it is not a good approach and should be redone.

[EddieTireBiter]

I've totally upgraded it and I think it's a bit OP for what it is. Stealth, rats and dogs, it's my go to.