Learn how to upgrade your pistols in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat - Enhanced Edition. Discover costs, requirements, and benefits for each upgrade.
Alright, let's talk about making your sidearms a bit more reliable and deadly. Pistols might not be your main squeeze in the Zone, but keeping them in top shape can save your hide when things get hairy. We've got two main pistols to worry about here: the standard PMm and the beefier Forta-12. Each has its own set of upgrades, and some of them even depend on previous ones, so pay attention to the requirements!
Think of these upgrades like tuning up your favorite tool. A little investment now can mean a lot less hassle later. We're talking better fire rate, improved accuracy, less recoil, and even making them lighter so you can move faster. Some upgrades even change the caliber, which can be a game-changer depending on the ammo you find.
PMm Pistol Upgrades
The PMm is your bread and butter early on. Here's what you can do to soup it up:
| Upgrade | Cost | Notes | Requires | |
| 1 | Moving Bolt Section | 180 | +10% Fire Rate | |
| 2 | Bolt Section Barrel Closing System | 360 | +20% Flatness | 1 |
| 3 | Slow Bolt Backwards Movement System | 360 | -20% Recoil | 1 |
| 4 | Installation Of A Short Bolt Movement Arrangement | 540 | +25% Fire Rate | 1 & 2 or 3 |
| 5 | Long Barrel Section | 180 | +10% Flatness | |
| 6 | Chrome Plating Of The Internal Side Of The Barrel | 360 | +15% Reliability | |
| 7 | Polymer Pistol Frame | 180 | -0.35 KG Weight | |
| 8 | Ergonomic Handle | 360 | +15% Handling | 8 |
| 9 | Amortization Handle | 360 | -20% Recoil | 8 |
| 10 | Soft Release | 180 | +10% Accuracy | |
| 11 | Firing Mechanism With Pre Arming Device | 360 | +20% Accuracy | 10 |
| 12 | Increased Magazine Capacity | 315 | +4 Clip Size | |
| 13 | Change Of Calibre To 9x19 | 495 | Changes Calibre To 9x19 |
Forta-12 Pistol Upgrades
The Forta-12 is a bit more robust, and its upgrades reflect that. You'll need to have completed some previous upgrades to unlock the best stuff:
| Upgrade | Cost | Notes | Requires | |
| 1 | Moving Bolt Section | 225 | +10% Fire Rate | |
| 2 | Bolt Section Barrel Closing System | 450 | +20% Flatness | 1 |
| 3 | Slow Bolt Backwards Movement System | 450 | -20% Recoil | 1 |
| 4 | Installation Of A Short Recoil Energy use Arrangement | 675 | +30% Accuracy | 1 & 2 or 3 |
| 5 | Long Barrel Section | 225 | +10% Flatness | |
| 6 | Installation Of A Barrel With A Simplified Rifled Section | 225 | +15% Fire Rate | 5 |
| 7 | Chrome Plating Of The Internal Side Of The Barrel | 450 | +15% Reliability | 5 |
| 8 | Polymer Pistol Frame | 225 | -0.35 KG Weight | |
| 9 | Ergonomic Handle | 450 | +15% Handling | 8 |
| 10 | Protective Body Thickeners | 450 | +15% Reliability | 8 |
| 11 | Soft Release | 225 | +10% Accuracy | |
| 12 | Safe Release Device | 450 | +20% Accuracy | 11 |
Pro Tip: Always check the requirements before you buy! Some of these upgrades chain together, and you don't want to waste your hard-earned rubles on something you can't use yet. Prioritize reliability and recoil reduction early on, then focus on accuracy and fire rate as you get more cash.
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