Handguns
 M9
An American military M9 pistol modified to fire tranquilliser darts
instead of lethal ammunition. The gun has to be cocked after each shot,
since the slide locks. Therefore, it is not recommended for rapid-fire
or taking on multiple enemy soldiers. It comes equipped with a suppressor
and a laser sight. It is moved around during the Plant chapter. Where
it is found depends on what difficulty the game is on. It is only
effective at close range due to the fact that the player doesn't aim
through the iron sights, unless they have a good eye.
USP
A 9mm. Developed around the same time as the SOCOM, the USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) was
designed to be a simpler, easier to maintain pistol for military and law
enforcement forces. Used by and obtained from Olga Gurlukovich in the Tanker chapter. It is equipped with a flashlight that Solid Snake can use to dazzle opponents in the hold (at close range; when they're farther away, it just gives away Snake's position). In Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance,
a suppressor can be found for it if the player has already beaten the
Tanker chapter at least once. The USP is used by Snake in Metal Gear Solid 2.
 SOCOM
A .45 calibre automatic pistol fitted with a laser-sight, an optional
suppressor can be attached to it to silence its gunshots. It is given to
Raiden by Iroquois Pliskin
in Strut B. It's more powerful than the USP, but note that the bullet
also travels slightly slower than it, so it is wise to aim slightly
ahead of the enemy when they're running except they're in front of the
player and/having their back turned against them.
Rifles
 AKS-74u
An assault rifle used by Gurlukovich Mercenaries on the Discovery and Shell 1 Core. It can be equipped with a suppressor. Raiden acquires one as it completes his disguise as a Gurlukovich mercenary. The AKS-74u is a little faster than the M4 but does lower damage.
 M4
An assault rifle used by the Marines on the Discovery and Navy SEALS
on the Big Shell. The version used by some of the SEALS has a grenade
launcher attachment, most likely (though not specified) the M203. The
one Raiden uses doesn't have a grenade launcher. The rate of fire on the
M4 is a little slower than the AKS-74u, but it does more damage. Also
noteworthy are the nomenclature of the weapon, in which M4 usually
refers to burst-fire variant of the carbine rifle, while the M4A1 refers
to fully-automatic capable version of the weapon. Also, the M4 does not
have the detachable carry handle as seen in MGS2, so the rifle should
be classified M4A1.
 PSG-1
A 7.62x51mm. semi-automatic sniper rifle. Acquired from the Warehouse after the player gets the Lvl.4 card key.
The PSG-1 is a required item in a few scenarios in the Plant chapter: on the Shell 1-2 connecting bridge to destroy the C4 sensors, for clearing a path for Emma Emmerich during the sniping event and again on the Oil Fence to battle Vamp after he takes Emma hostage.
PSG-1 T
A non-lethal version of the PSG-1 that fires tranquilliser darts instead
of the lethal 7.62x51mm. ammo. Another advantage is that it is silent,
but the small magazine capacity balanced this effect.
Other Firearms
 RBG-6
A six-shot grenade launcher designed in Croatia during the "Croatian war
of independence" (1991-1995), similar in arrangement to a revolver.
Nikita
A remote controlled missile that travels at ground level, but can be
directed through ventilation ducts. Raiden uses it to disable the
control panel that is connected to the electric floor that is preventing
him from reaching the President.
 Stinger
A man-portable surface-to-air missile launcher that is first acquired and used during the battle against the Harrier, and later used against the Metal Gear RAY units guarding Arsenal Gear.
Explosives
C4
A plastic explosive that Fatman
hides on various parts of the Big Shell. Fatman uses them during his
fight with Raiden who must then disarm them using the Coolant Spray
before they explode. Raiden also has to disarm C4 on each strut after
talking to Peter Stillman.
C4 can be found in Strut F also. Snake/Raiden can also use it too,
where it attaches to the wall and is detonated via remote control
(pressing O) and is very useful for laying traps for pursuing enemy soldiers
during Alert/Evasion phases.
 Claymore
An anti-personnel mine that explodes when someone steps in it's trigger
field. It can be picked up by crawling over it. They can be detected
using the mine detector and thermal goggles. They are equipped with stealth camouflage to make them harder to detect. Also usable by Snake/Raiden, they also make good traps against pursuing enemy soldiers.
Miscellaneous
High Frequency Blade
A sword given to Raiden by Solid Snake. Raiden uses it to battle Solidus Snake at the end of the game.
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