Re: Battlestar galactica pistols.
Using the round developed for the XM312 Objective Crew Served Weapon and the XM25 standalone grenade launcher concept.
Some info on the weapon with links to the ammo. And a Wikipedia entry.
Re: The things I learned playing a gunbunny
When direct fire doesn't work, having the security of a Thumper (ie., a grenade launcher). Grenadiers, the best in pocket artillery.
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