Without the feat, that you can get at 4th level, you can only dual wield light weapons. I took dual wield at 4th on my dex based fighter and he is now dual wielding 2 +1 rapiers.
Ah ha! Alright that is my problem I was having then. I only got my fighter to 2nd level before I quit. I'm assuming that'll be the same for the Ranger as well. Many thanks to you all for your help.
