Magnum

Magnums are high caliber pistols, that appear in the Tomb Raider Series. They are a staple of Lara Croft's arsenal.

Tomb Raider: Featuring Lara Croft
Magnums have the same rate of fire as the handgun but deal twice as much damage. They are a great pair of guns that loses in firepower only to the shotgun, though they shoot faster and ammo is plentiful (it is still best to conserve ammo for tougher enemies, such as lions and mummies). Despite all their advantages, magnums tend to become a bit obsolete once the uzis are unlocked.

Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
A single Desert Eagle is available in Tomb Raider III and Tomb Raider: Chronicles. It is capable of killing a human enemy in two shots and armored enemies in three. It has a very slow rate of fire and high recoil. A very powerful gun that is useful against stronger enemies and bosses.

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
The Revolver is a very effective weapon, first available in Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, making its return in Tomb Raider: Chronicles. It is one of the few weapons that can be combined with the laser sight for manual aiming. The revolver in the games is a generic big-bore revolver with nearly as much firepower and accuracy as the Desert Eagle. Since Lara does not reload in real time, the 6-shot limit is not a problem. It does 21 damage per shot, takes just under twice as long to fire as the pistols, or half the time it takes to fire the shotgun. The revolver seems to be a Smith and Wesson or Taurus model of revolver in this game.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary
The Magnums return as "Dual 50. Cal Pistols". They function the same as the Magnums from the original game. They are taken from Pierre Dupont before he is killed by the Centaurs, though they can be acquired in a small cove in the Coliseum. After reaching Natla's Mines they can be acquired in the lava room after using the drill to break through the barricade. Unlike the original Magnums which had odd appearances, the Dual 50. Cal Pistols has the appearance of grey-black Desert eagle.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Two different models of Magnums appear:

Magnums
Deal double Damage of the standard pistols and have a better rate of fire. They are based on Smith and Wesson Model 629.

Hand Cannons
Offer more damage than the Magnums but have a lower rate of fire and higher ammo consumption.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
To Be added...

Tomb Raider (2013)
Collecting all pistol parts in Tomb Raider will upgrade the tactical pistol to the Magnum Pistol (which is a 50. Desert Eagle).

It offers more damage and several additional upgrades.

Rise of the Tomb Raider
The Magnum Pistol appears again as the "Heavy Pistol" The parts must be collected to build it. It features new upgrades.

Heavy Pistols
Heavy Pistol: A refined pistol that fires smooth and steady. Has the appearance of a Inox-finish Desert Eagle.

Moon Shadow: Matte black semi-automatic heavy pistol with an ivory grip inlay. (Remnant Resistance DLC)

Venom Hand Cannon: Limited ammo capacity doesn't stop this revolver from dealing heavy damage. (Apex Predator DLC). This gun seems to have been modeled after a Smith & Wesson revolver, like a 19 or a 66.

Bullets
Hollow-point Rounds - Fragmenting pistol rounds that do increased damage. Crafting costs: 5 pistol rounds, and 3 magnesite ore.

Attachments
Pistol Sight - Increases zoom factor. Reward from the "Dangerous Territory" mission.

Pistol Suppressor - Suppresses pistol fire noise for stealth. Must be bought from the vendor for 25 Byzantine Coins.

Upgrades

 * (x) = Survivor Cost

Shadow of the Tomb Raider
The Magnum Pistol appears again, renamed as the "River Hawk." There is also high powered revolver called the J&D Model 27.

J&D Model 27: What this pistol lacks in ammo-capacity it more than makes up for with its ability to deal heavy damage.

River Hawk: A powerful pistol that deals high damage.

Development
The automatic pistols appeared early in Tomb Raider III's development but were later replaced by the Desert Eagle.

Appearances

 * Tomb Raider (First appearance)
 * Tomb Raider II
 * Tomb Raider: Unfinished Business
 * Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
 * Tomb Raider II: Golden Mask
 * Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
 * Tomb Raider: The Times
 * Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artefact
 * Tomb Raider: Chronicles
 * Tomb Raider: Level Editor
 * Tomb Raider: Anniversary
 * Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
 * Tomb Raider
 * Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
 * Rise of the Tomb Raider
 * Shadow of the Tomb Raider