And some more about UFO... After couple games in this version I`ve got point, that I personally would prefere X-1 style UFOs, instead of UFO:EU style ones. (I`ll explain that in "features")
And actually I can`t find any use for pistol in combat (it may be not for this thread, but I just caught this thought and don`t whant to loose it). Pistol is very weak as weapon, bad range, bad damage, unlimited ammo can`t make picture any better. The only situation I can see pistol- sniper, this class needed (as all other) in sidearms, but something heavier (SMG for example) may make sniper too powerful, or make him suffer lack of TU for really aimed sniper shots, in that case... it will be good idea to keep pistol in sniper`s pocket.