Play to your strengths. The four player classes: Assault, Engineer, Support and Recon, each have their specialties, and working together is key to victory. Release Date: October 28, 2011.

Our Battlefield 3 Handguns section is full of all the official images and descriptions for each handgun / pistol. Under each image you will find a brief description of the weapon, plus weapon characteristics.
Battlefield 3 .44 Magnum
Battlefield 3 .44 Magnum
Battlefield 3 .44 Magnum: A .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, this particular model features a ported barrel, a compact frame for easy carry, and of course, a round that will blow your head clean off.

The .44 Magnum is the most powerful available side arm, but the recoil and weight of the weapon makes fast follow up shots extremely difficult.

Characteristics
Auto fire: No.
Single shot fire: Yes.
Burst fire: No.
Rate of Fire: Semi-auto.
Ammunition: 6 [.44 Magnum].
Range: Short.