Single rifle or Dual pistols?

[Dead!]

This is a bit like single or dual sabres, but i wanted your opinions before i start the game again. I'm going to play as a ranged character this time round, wondering whether you think pistol or rifles are better?
ive already decided to go sentinel/watchman (think thats the light side prestige class, havent played in a few years) for my game.

[GawainBS]

Dual pistols, no doubt. The difference in base damage between rifles and pistols don't warrant using a rifle. AFAIK, there are very, very few "uber" rifles. There are, however, some good pistols. The extra attack from the second pistol is worth it, especially with a Watchman and his Sneak Attack.

[Dead!]

Thanks, that is what I was thinking as well, and you get to use double the number of upgrades as well. Wish me luck, those sabre battles are going to be interesting with my dual pistols!

Also, light side or dark? I was thinking light as they get enlightenment which could be useful at the end. Views?

[GawainBS]

Hhmmm... I'd say Dark, and start with a Counselar. This will give you Force Focus, a +6 to the DC of your Force Powers. Select Stun/Whirlwind as powers. If your opponents fail their save, they're helpless to your Sneak Attacks. If you choose the Sith Assassin, you get more Sneak Attack, I think. Otherwise, Light would be better, since Stun is a Lightside power.
There's also a very good Pistol-Jedi guide on GameFAQs: Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (PC) Jedi Gunman FAQ by thecatillaccat

Good luck!

[Dead!]

Thansk, ill check it out!

[Nightmare]

Dual Pistols will be much more powerful. Scorchy's extremely extensive (and excellent) [url="http://fromearth.net/LetsPlay/KOTOR%202/"]Let's Play KotOR II[/url] walkthrough-analysis used a gunslinger Jedi. Its a good read, but it'll take a very long time to get through.

[H411]

a weapons expert will alow him to make up for the in acuasy of dualys