DayZ field wiki · Gear
Sidearms
The pistol is a backup
Short answer
Holster, mag, a second chance. Not a primary for a city.
Also: sidearm · backup pistol
How it works
Sidearms are pistols you can reach. See holsters. Ammo is the kit.
What to do
Wear one if you carry a pistol you can feed. Rifle still does the door.
Don't
Don't clear a barracks with it as a personality.