↑ Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.5-15: 'This is your basic ranged weapon.

↑ In-game description in Fallout and Fallout 2: ''.

↑ Fallout 4 loading screens: 'Small, dependable, reasonably powerful and widely available, the 10mm Pistol has been a staple of Wasteland combat since the bombs first fell.'.

The N99 10mm pistol may be equipped with a suppressor for more covert applications. The number of manufactured pistols means that parts are easy to come by, however. Even damaged units can be used reliably, though they will offer subpar performance and jam frequently. It remains a common weapon, as even though many civilian units were ruined, they can easily be restored by anyone with some repair knowledge. These features also make it popular with wastelanders, who appreciate the ease of maintenance. This includes both clearing misfeeds and restoring a unit to working condition after long exposure to elements without maintenance. It can also be repaired easily by anyone with even the most basic technical knowledge. The pistol is designed to withstand the most extreme conditions, which was one of the requirements for a new service sidearm. The long-barreled pistol remained in service for 26 years, until the Great War destroyed the United States. The large-framed N99 was selected as the standard issue conventional sidearm of the United States military, following the phaseout of the N80 in 2051.

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