Strelok's SGI-5k is a unique 5.56x45mm assault rifle appearing in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.
Background
This weapon is a custom variant of the SIG SG-550. It is obviously not factory new, however, due to it's owner taking good care of it, it is in top condition. All internal elements are perfectly fitted together, resulting in a dramatic increase in efficency. A capital S is carved into the stock, along with 16 small notches.
This weapon previously belonged to Strelok, hence the S.
Appearances
Call of Pripyat
This rifle is part of a side quest involving the UAV in Yanov. It is found in the last of the three caches unearthed from the UAV's memory module, along with the corpse of Nitro's assistant, Senka, whom is carrying an inordinate amount of supplies for a Loner - making up for the fact that aside from the Arrow and bits of paper, the caches are all empty (if you take the module to Novikov the stashes contain medicine and ammunition, meaning that Senka stole them from the other stashes before dying in the anomaly).
Depending on the player's route, it can be found in three different locations. See UAV Recon Quest for more details.
As for the weapon itself, the SG-550 contests closely with the H&K G36K and FN F2000 for the title of best NATO weapon. However, unlike the other two weapons, it can be fully equipped with a scope, grenade launcher, AND silencer and boasts the highest stopping power per shot of the 3 - but as a drawback will never be as accurate as the GP-37 (despite real world performance), lacks the auto-targeting and rate of fire of a fully-upgraded FN 2000 and it has stiff recoil without purchasing all of the recoil reducing upgrades. It essentially comes down to player preference as to which weapon they prefer.
It should however be noted that the SG-550 Arrow is the only one which can be silenced and may be easier to use for newer players for its simplicity and flexibility. Because it has high accuracy once fully upgraded, has higher damage, and can accept a scope and silencer it can also act as a good marksman rifle.
Behind the Scenes
- The weapon was modelled after the SIG SG-550.
- It's unknown how Strelok left this weapon for Fang to make use of, since Strelok was using a SIG SG-550 at the Chernobyl NPP during the events of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. It is possible but unlikely that he was using a different model.
- The Russian name, "SG-550 Стрелка" has two translations to the english: SG-550 Arrow (СтрЕлка, with stress on Е) and SG-550 Strelok's (СтрелкА, with stress on А). The last variant is more correct.
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