[Morgeruat]

Excellent points SoS, and I'd like to add that certain weapons just "fit" better with certain classes, since rogues don't increase #'s of attacks as they level like fighters do, a bow that provides multiple shots per round would go best with a rogue (if you dont have a ranger(archer) or fighter maxed out with bows), ones that create their own highly magical arrows are popular too as they can hit most creatures.

Also know the weapon restrictions of the characters before designating a weapon for them, ie don't try and give that really spiffy crossbow to a Kensai, Cavalier, or any mage or cleric class as they can't use it.