First, I have said nothing of the sort, and have explained why this is not a typo, at all... and you have utterly ignored my explanation, because you have become fixated on the notion that the rules mean what YOU think they do...
BOTH statements are true, AND there is NO contradiction!
Yes, it would be more proper to word the statements differently.
No, I am not a fan of SAS, and I wish the language in M&M were a bit more precise.
Essentially, I am in complete agreement with you, but since I am responding to you, you seem to be trying to take what I say, not only as a refutation of your comments (which it is not), but also as a Personal Attack!
Please calm down, and pay attention!
Yes, a Pistol is a Medium-size weapon, for ONE purpose (determining what size 'creature' can use it one-handed... this is a hold-over from AD&D!)...
AND it is a Tiny-sized weapon, for the OTHER purpose (determining what size object you can carry on your Utility Belt)...
at the same time, and with no change in cost!
I mention Mr. Kenson's 'fast and loose' approach to the rules, not in reverential awe (as you seem to assume), but as a means of explainaing how this 'terrible' error came to be...
and by way of explaining that it is NOT as 'terrible' as you seem to think it is!
For the most part, most people don't have as much trouble 'filling in' these kind of 'holes' that you seem to, and the style of rules writing that does take the kind of approach you want (and that I do miss, after a fashion) is considered hopelessly antiquated...
Even I will admit that Mr. Kenson's work (while full of 'holes' of this sort, some of which are far more frustrating than this one) is a LOT easier to read than the sort of 'legalese' that avoids such problems!
You've made your point, and I agree, a small refinement to the wording would help, dramatically...
I'm merely trying to point out that your interpretation of what the error means is incorrect!
By all means, please do point out any more errors that you find, and feel free to ask questions, if the rules seem unclear....
Just, PLEASE, do not assume that anyone trying to help you is, instead, impugning your honor, besmirching your reputation, soiling your carpet, and telling you that your dear old Grandmother wears Army Boots!
