Weapons in GTA San Andreas

Weapons are the principle aspect of the game and any Grand Theft Auto game. Some weapons have returned from previous games, while others are additions that are only available in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. A particularly new addition is the silenced pistol, which makes perfect use for stealth maneuvering (a new feature in the game), as it attracts less attention. There are alos two key improvements in weapon handling, as compared to Grand Theft Auto: Vice City: smart aiming and ability to duel-wield weapons.

Smart Aim
Smart aim involves computer-assisted auto-aiming, which occurs when pedestrian targets are within the weapon's range. The range is determined by the type of weapon and the player's proficiency with that weapon (Weapon Skill stat). Smart aiming is an improvement upon the auto-aim available in previous games where the computer will cycle between auto-aim and manual aim, depending upon the proximity of possible targets.(?) Furthermore, when multiple targets are within range, smart aim selects the closest target first. Another key feature of smart aim is the targeting lock that changes color as the target's health decreases. Green progresses to orange, which progresses to red, and finally black upon the target's death. The smart aim feature is available on every weapon except the Rifle, the Sniper Rifle, projectiles, or any of the heavy weapons. The Smart Aim also seems to bear a strong resemblance to the execution system in Rockstar's Manhunt where the darker the color or the target,the more gruesome the execution while in San Andreas the darker the color of the target,the less health of the target.

Duel-Wield
The second new feature is the ability to duel-wield weapons, mostly the Pistol, Sawn-off Shotgun, Micro SMG, and the TEC 9. After reaching the hitman weapon level skill with these weapons, the player will be able to inflict twice the amount of damage and faster reloading.

Types
Here lists all the weapons that are available in the game, all organized in their weapon slot. Weapons that are in italics can be duel-wielded.