Slitherine

Hi
I just loaded up on Warlord 28mm plastic ECW figs and I was wondering which is the best way to go with the cavalry. Should they be armed with pistols or swords. Reason I ask is that my only other foray into Renaissance was with DBR where it seemed the Royalist cav was deemed more of a charging type and so sword armed seemed appropriate. Looking at the sample list from RBS it looks like pistols might be a better choice.
Any opinions appreciated thank you.

I'd do a mix because it'll look good.

They used both, so use both types mixed together for visual effect. Equipment is not synonymous with capability in FOG.

Thank you for the advice so its pistols and swords for the boys then