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[[Image:psg_vc.png|thumb|The MSG90 in [[Grand Theft Auto Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. ]]
[[Image:psg_vc.png|thumb|The MSG90 in [[Grand Theft Auto Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. ]]
[[Image:psg_4.png|thumb|The PSG-1 in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. ]]
[[Image:psg_4.png|thumb|The PSG-1 in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. ]]
The '''PSG-1''' is a semi-automatic sniper rifle based on the H&K G3 battle rifle. It is designed and manufactured by Heckler & Koch of Germany. The PSG-1 has a telescopic sight and aiming is yet improved with red laser point sight. The rifle has a seven bullet magazine so it can fire seven times very fast without reloading.
The '''PSG-1''' is a semi-automatic sniper rifle based on the H&K G3 battle rifle. It is designed and manufactured by Heckler & Koch of Germany. In the GTA games, the PSG-1 is equipped with both a telescopic sight and a red laser point sight. The rifle has a seven bullet magazine, allowing for (brief) rapid firing, in contrast to the bolt-action mechanism of the regular [[Sniper Rifle]].
The similarly based HK MSG90 rifle was first featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], however, it is not available in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. It is distinguished as the MSG90 by it's stock, which is different from that of the PSG-1. It is known as the PSG-1 only in the original PS2 version of Vice City, '''.308 Sniper''' in all other versions of Vice City and '''Laser Sighted Sniper Rifle''' in Liberty City Stories. In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], the MSG90 is replaced by a [[Dragunov]] (SVD-1) to fit the games time period, [[1984]].


The real PSG-1 (not the MSG90) in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] is referenced in-game as the '''Combat Sniper.'''  It has a ten-round magazine and is capable of stunning feats of accuracy.  During first-person aiming, if the player is standing, there is a noticeable movement of the scope due to [[Niko Bellic]]'s breathing.  This can be compensated by crouchingAlso, the reticule used is not a standard mil-dot, but the graduated sight found on the Russian [http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sn18-e.htm SVD Dragunov]'s PSO-1 scope.
The HK MSG90 rifle, a military variant of the PSG-1, was first featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], and is also seen in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. The rifle is labelled as the "PSG-1" only in the original PS2 version of Vice City; all other versions label it '''.308 Sniper''', and it is labelled '''Laser Sighted Sniper Rifle''' in Liberty City Stories.  In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], the MSG90 is replaced by a [[Dragunov]] (SVD-1) to fit the game's setting of [[1984]].
 
The PSG-1 (not a MSG90) in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] is referenced in-game as the '''Combat Sniper'''. It has a ten-round magazine, and excellent rangeThe reticule used is not a standard [[wp:Telescopic_sight#Mil-dot_reticles|mil-dot]], but the graduated sight found on the Russian [http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sn18-e.htm SVD Dragunov]'s PSO-1 scope.  During first-person aiming, if the player is standing, there is a noticeable movement of the scope due to [[Niko Bellic]]'s breathing.  This can be minimised by crouching.


==Locations==
==Locations==
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==='''GTA Liberty City Stories'''===
==='''GTA Liberty City Stories'''===
*[[Fort Staunton]], [[Staunton Island]] - On the balcony of a restaurant (It is best gotten if you complete the mission [[Bringing the House Down]], since if the restaurant is still not destroyed, it is almost impossible to get the PSG-1, as the balcony is high.)
*[[Fort Staunton]], [[Staunton Island]] - On the balcony of a restaurantIt is easiest to acquire this weapon after the mission "[[Bringing the House Down]]" — due to the height of the balcony, it is very difficult to acquire this gun while the restaurant is still intact.


==='''Grand Theft Auto IV'''===
==='''Grand Theft Auto IV'''===
 
The Combat Sniper can be purchased from the back-alley gun shops for $8,500 and each additional magazine will cost $500. It is also available from [[Little Jacob]] for $5,000, with each additional magazine costing $500. This weapon delivers a one-headshot kill in single player and multiplayer, unless the target is armored.  It will also kill with about 3 shots to the body.  It can easily take down drivers, motorcyclists, and with patience, helicopter pilots.
The Combat Sniper can be purchased from the back-alley gun shops for $8,500 and each additional magazine will cost $500. It is also available from [[Little Jacob]] for $5,000 with each additional magazine costing $500. This weapon delivers a one-headshot kill in single player and multiplayer, unless the person is armored.  It will kill with about 3 shots to the body.  It can easily take down drivers, motorcyclists, and with patience, helicopter pilots.


'''[[Algonquin]]'''
'''[[Algonquin]]'''
*[[Hatton Gardens]] - Can be found atop the roof of the [[Civilization Committee]] building on Albany Ave, resting on the peak of the black dome.  This roof also contains a [[Unique Stunt Jumps|unique stunt jump]]. Players are advised to acquire this rifle only as a last resort since any entry onto the CC premises triggers a four-star [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]].
*[[Hatton Gardens]] - Can be found atop the roof of the [[Civilization Committee]] building on Albany Ave, resting on the peak of the black dome.  This roof also contains a [[Unique Stunt Jumps|unique stunt jump]]. Players are advised to acquire this rifle only as a last resort, since any entry onto the CC premises triggers a four-star [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]].
'''[[Alderney]]'''
'''[[Alderney]]'''
*[[Acter]] - Can be found on the roof of an apartment complex off Aspdin Drive.  A [[Maverick|helicopter]] is required, as there is no roof access from the ground.
*[[Acter]] - Can be found on the roof of an apartment complex off Aspdin Drive.  A [[Maverick|helicopter]] is required, as there is no roof access from the ground.

Revision as of 15:13, 10 November 2009

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The MSG90 in Grand Theft Auto Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
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The PSG-1 in Grand Theft Auto IV.

The PSG-1 is a semi-automatic sniper rifle based on the H&K G3 battle rifle. It is designed and manufactured by Heckler & Koch of Germany. In the GTA games, the PSG-1 is equipped with both a telescopic sight and a red laser point sight. The rifle has a seven bullet magazine, allowing for (brief) rapid firing, in contrast to the bolt-action mechanism of the regular Sniper Rifle.

The HK MSG90 rifle, a military variant of the PSG-1, was first featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and is also seen in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. The rifle is labelled as the "PSG-1" only in the original PS2 version of Vice City; all other versions label it .308 Sniper, and it is labelled Laser Sighted Sniper Rifle in Liberty City Stories. In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the MSG90 is replaced by a Dragunov (SVD-1) to fit the game's setting of 1984.

The PSG-1 (not a MSG90) in Grand Theft Auto IV is referenced in-game as the Combat Sniper. It has a ten-round magazine, and excellent range. The reticule used is not a standard mil-dot, but the graduated sight found on the Russian SVD Dragunov's PSO-1 scope. During first-person aiming, if the player is standing, there is a noticeable movement of the scope due to Niko Bellic's breathing. This can be minimised by crouching.

Locations

GTA Vice City

GTA Liberty City Stories

  • Fort Staunton, Staunton Island - On the balcony of a restaurant. It is easiest to acquire this weapon after the mission "Bringing the House Down" — due to the height of the balcony, it is very difficult to acquire this gun while the restaurant is still intact.

Grand Theft Auto IV

The Combat Sniper can be purchased from the back-alley gun shops for $8,500 and each additional magazine will cost $500. It is also available from Little Jacob for $5,000, with each additional magazine costing $500. This weapon delivers a one-headshot kill in single player and multiplayer, unless the target is armored. It will also kill with about 3 shots to the body. It can easily take down drivers, motorcyclists, and with patience, helicopter pilots.

Algonquin

Alderney

  • Acter - Can be found on the roof of an apartment complex off Aspdin Drive. A helicopter is required, as there is no roof access from the ground.
  • Acter Industrial Park - Can be found atop another crude oil refining tower on Trinity Rd on the southwestern end of the Acter Industrial Park.