The pistol available to Xenonaut ground forces is a 9mm semi-automatic workhorse that has been around for some years now. Light and accurate over short ranges, the pistol takes far less effort to aim and fire than the heavier firearms available to the Xenonauts, making it an excellent sidearm for any infantryman and the ideal armament for any soldiers tasked with a scouting assignment. However, the ability to snap off multiple shots in quick succession means that a soldier can quickly empty the 13-round magazine, so it is essential that backup clips are carried at all times. Additionally, being single-handed, soldiers that carry the pistol require do not incur an AP penalty when using other single-handed items (like medikits, shock batons or grenades) that are carried in the secondary weapon slot.

The pistol is best suited to engaging lightly-armoured targets at close quarters, where the rapid rate of fire of the weapon makes up for its low stopping power. Though it is the most efficient choice for gunning down unarmoured targets at close range, the effectiveness of the pistol rapidly drops off against armoured foes. It is therefore a excellent secondary weapon for soldiers carrying powerful long-ranged primary weapons, such as sniper rifles or heavy weapons, allowing them to deal effectively with a variety of enemies across a range of distances.