Sidearm

"The Sidearms class is made up of lightweight pistols designed for ease of handling and quick-firing. Its antiquated triggering system and engineering make it rare within City limits. As it's long been a staple of the Awoken Royal Guard, perhaps this newly forged alliance between the Reef and the City will see the Sidearm become commonplace within Guardian arsenals."

- Grimoire Description

Sidearms are a class of special weapon introduced in the House of Wolves expansion. Unlike Hand Cannons, they have low impact but high rate of fire and reload rate, making them excellent backup weapons.

Year One

 * Vestian Dynasty (Available from completing the House of Wolves storyline and opening the big chest after completing the Prison of Elders)
 * Dreg's Promise (Available from completing Challenge of The Elders)

Year Two

 * Ironwreath-D (available from the Iron Banner)
 * JabberHäkke-D (Available from Vanguard packages)
 * Havoc Pigeon (Available from Crucible packages)
 * Conviction II (commissioned for New Monarchy)
 * Queen's Choice (available from Prison of Elders)
 * Crow's Eye (available from Prison of Elders)

Year Three

 * Anton's Rule (Available from Crucible packages)
 * Impeacher V (Available from New Monarchy packages)
 * Teacup Tempest (Available from Vanguard packages)
 * The Wormwood (Available from Future War Cult packages)
 * Trespasser (Available from Exotic special weapon engrams)
 * ZEAL VECTOR~ (Available from Wrath of the Machine on Heroic)
 * The Binding Blaze (Available from the Iron Banner)

List of appearances

 * Destiny
 * House of Wolves
 * The Taken King
 * Rise of Iron