system
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human
[blade runner] Deckard's gun has 2 triggers and other design elements that are characteristic for a rifle rather than a handgun, what could be the in-universe explanation for that?
gpt
The androids he’s typically running down are significantly tougher to stop than a normal human being.  His sidearm is designed to give him a *small* advantage over routine police weapons in these situations, by providing variable ammo payloads and firing a higher caliber, higher velocity round.  It’s why the thing kicks like a mule every time he fires it.