it's called parenting. Smart props (I think) come pre-parented. If you parent a pistol to the hand, it should go where it's supposed to. I think you accomplish this by using 'conform to' (or it's at least 1 way..;), I'm in deep water here, stand by for more coherent answers..;)

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)