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The pistol is 1 shot stronger than the Battle Rifle. Pistol kills in 3 hits. Battle Rifle in 4 hits. (hits meaning headshots)
The Pistol is extremely powerful, But it takes time to master it. The Battle rifle, though, is good.. But it's less powerful. On the other hand though, The Battle Rifle is easier to control and master.