GSR
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| Name | GSR |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | SIG Sauer |
| Appearances | MGS4 |
| Weight | 39.2 oz (1.11 Kg) empty |
| Length | 8.65 in. |
| Barrel Length | 5 in. |
| Width | 1.4 in. |
| Height | 5.5 in. |
| Cartridge | .45 ACP |
| Barrels | 4.49 in. (114 mm) |
| Action | Single-action |
| Feed System | 8-round single stack magazine |
[edit] Overview
The GSR (Granite Series Revolution, formerly Rail) are a series of high performance .45 ACP M1911 clones built by Swiss Company SIG Sauer (formerly SIGARMS) in the United States. "Granite" is a reference to SIG Sauer's home base, New Hampshire, The Granite State.
Each pistol is hand-fitted using a wide range of aftermarket parts. Standard versions are fitted with skeletonized triggers (factory-set to between 4.5 and 5.5 pounds) and match-grade 5-inch barrels. Weak points in the original M1911 design such as the extractor and plunger have been made stronger. Unusually for high-end M1911 clones, they are fitted with the normal plunger-and-recoil-spring system, instead of a full-length guide rod.
The main difference between the Revolution and earlier Rail versions are the manufacturers for the slide and frame. Revolution models use slides and frames manufactured in the United States by SIG; while earlier Rail's were built by Caspian (these were plagued by problems because of a too-tight fit between slide and frame). Some Revolution (and all Rail) models feature an accessory rail for mounting gear such as tactical lights and lasers.
Parts Manufacturers:
- ACT-MAG (8-round magazine)
- Caspian (Rail version frame and slide)
- EGW (sear and barrel bushing)
- Grieder Precision (slide stop, magazine catch, plunger tube)
- Herrett's (wood grips)
- Novak's (sights)
- Performance Engineering (hammer, grip screws and bushing, pins)
- SIG Sauer/SIGARMS (Revolution version frame and slide, firing pin, extractor, grip and thumb safeties, trigger)
- Storm Lake (barrel)
- Wolff Springs (recoil, firing pin, and extractor springs, mainspring)
[edit] In MGS4
The GSR is the primary sidearm of most PMC soldiers in MGS4; Old Snake can also purchase it from Drebin. It can be customized with an underbarrel light, as seen in the picture above. Although it has a shorter effective range than the Operator, it posesses greater stopping power. One can be found for free inside the Militia Safehouse next to an executed PMC soldier; alongside a Mk.17.
[edit] In MGO
The GSR is available in any game, regardless of whether or not Drebin Points are enabled. In DP enabled games, it is available for free. It is the "standard" secondary weapon, with moderate stopping power, relatively low recoil, and a generic appearance. The effective range for the GSR is fairly short, extending only a few yards. Holsters bought from the Rewards Shop feature a GSR, but it is only for aesthetic purposes.
