M-5 Phalanx/ME3SP

Description
The M-5 Phalanx is the product of the Alliance's Offensive Handgun Project, a close-in weapon to be used with no loss of stopping power in comparison with a soldier's assault rifle. The Phalanx enjoys a ballistics advantage over most heavy pistols. Civilian variants are often purchased by colonists on planets that have particularly dangerous big-game animals.

Acquisition
The M-5 Phalanx is found during the mission Priority: Tuchanka at the top of a long set of stairs right before you head into the Maw Hammers. (It is also purchasable from Kassa Fabrication post-mission if it was missed.)

Player Notes

 * Unlike the Phalanx in Mass Effect 2, the version available in Mass Effect 3 is not equipped with a laser sight, features a much higher rate of fire, and has twice the magazine capacity.
 * The Phalanx also now does less damage than the M-6 Carnifex.
 * Because of its moderate damage, very high accuracy, and good rate of fire, the Phalanx is a very flexible pistol. It fires almost as quickly and at the same distances as the M-3 Predator, with a slight "action delay." However, the Phalanx does more damage than the Predator which could make it a good alternative. This means you can engage the enemy in a variety of different situations, from taking down squads of weak enemies, to softening up strong targets.
 * This can be a good sidearm for players who want to use their powers frequently due to its balanced nature and light weight.