Destiny 2 guide
How Big Is a Destiny 2 Hand Cannon? Real Sizes of Ace, Thorn and Hawkmoon
The first thing everyone says when they unbox a Destiny 2 hand cannon replica is some version of the same sentence: “I didn’t realize it was this big.” Destiny’s hand cannons are deliberately oversized — closer to a sci-fi revolver-cannon than any real-world pistol — and a true 1:1 replica keeps that scale. Here are the real numbers, straight from our production specs.
The measurements
| Hand cannon | Length | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Spades | 15.3 in / 39 cm | 7.0 in / 18 cm |
| Last Word | 15.2 in / 38.6 cm | — |
| Thorn | 15.0 in / 38 cm | 7.1 in / 18 cm |
| Hawkmoon | 14.2 in / 36 cm | 7.5 in / 19 cm |
For context, that is roughly the length of your forearm — about half as long again as the largest real-world revolvers. In hand, the proportions match what your Guardian actually holsters, and Thorn’s jagged silhouette makes it read even larger than its 15 inches.
And the rifles, for scale
If you are planning a mixed shelf: the Han Solo DL-44 is 15.5 inches — hand-cannon territory — while a true long gun like the WESTAR-M5 runs 21.7 inches. A Destiny hand cannon holds its own next to most Star Wars pistols; only the rifles out-length it.
What that means for your shelf
Plan around 16 inches of clear width per cannon lying flat, or around 18 with a stand at a display angle. Two cannons on one standard 24-inch shelf works if they overlap artfully; three wants a wider shelf or a staggered arrangement. A standard 12-inch-deep bookshelf fits any of them angled on a stand. Our display guide covers stands, angles and wall options in detail.
What it means for cosplay
The oversized scale is exactly why these photograph so well: a real-pistol-sized prop disappears in convention photos, while a 15-inch hand cannon reads from across the hall — the same reason the game models them big in first person. Holster builds should plan for the full length plus an inch of clearance, and thigh rigs work better than belt holsters at this size.
Why we don’t shrink them
A “practical-sized” hand cannon stops looking like Destiny. The silhouette, the exaggerated cylinder, the barrel presence — the identity of these weapons lives in the proportions, so every replica we print is true 1:1 to the in-game model: color-matched parts (never painted), hand-assembled, non-firing, blaze-orange tipped, free US and EU shipping.
FAQ
How heavy are they?
Light enough to hold for photos comfortably — printed pieces are dense enough to feel substantial without being tiring.
Do stands add much footprint?
A stand adds a little depth but lets the cannon sit at an angle, which usually saves shelf width versus laying it flat.
Where do I find the exact specs for other models?
Every product page has a specification table with that model’s exact dimensions — the numbers above come from the same data.
