Gunslinger Melee with Pistol

[Ponyrose13]

I'm playing my first gunslinger and I have no idea how I would do a melee attack with my pistol. Would I take a penalty because I'm not proficient and what would that penalty be? Or, because it's a gun, would I be considered proficient or partially proficient? Let me know!

[Saethori]

Using it in a way it's not meant to be used makes it an improvised weapon. As such, you take a -4 penalty on attack rolls with it, even if you are otherwise proficient in it.

Usage of either the Pistol-Whip deed or Empty Quiver Style will allow you to use it as a melee weapon without penalties.

[Nefreet]

Also, any magical enhancements or enchantments on the pistol wouldn't transfer over when used as an improvised weapon.

[Lady-J]

doesn't the gunslinger get the ability to hit an enemy in melee with the butt of their gun for 1d8+str+enchantment damage?

[Nefreet]

When using the Pistol Whip deed a Gunslinger is considered proficient. One-handed firearm deals 1d6+Str+Enhancement, and a two-handed firearm deals 1d10+Str+Enhancement.

But if used as an Improvised Weapon, none of that would be the case.

[Selvaxri]

Get Dagger Pistols. It counts as a double weapon, so it will get expensive to upgrade.