Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (2016)

Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, also known as H3VR, is a virtual-reality shooting gallery game with an emphasis on realistic weapon operation. Using the HTC Vive's motion controllers players can manipulate individual rounds in a magazine, pull the cocking lever, flip safeties, deploy a bipod, fold or collapse the stock, dry-fire, and even adjust the zeroing on sights and scopes. The axis of the motion controller even conforms to the angle of each individual weapon's grip.

The following weapons appear in the video game Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades:

Pistols

Beretta 92FS (modified)

Replicas of the modified Grammaton Cleric pistol from the movie Equilibrium are in the game. The Grammaton Cleric comes in full-auto, and boasts the same interesting muzzle flash as the movie gun.

Screen-used rubber stunt gun. Note that this weapon lacks the selector switch of the detailed Hero gun.

While having fun in the gun-fu range, we get a reload and a good look at the Cleric model.

Beretta 950BS Jetfire

The Beretta 950 Jetfire is one of the available firearms in-game. It also comes in gold with pearl grips.

Beretta 950BS (Post 1968) Jetfire - .25 ACP. This has the thumb safety that the pre-1968 models do not.

Doing a little bit of posing with the Jetfire while using a 1911 as a scale to compare from.

A nice touch, you can pop the barrel open and load it from there.

But what is a tiny pocket pistol without a gold-plated version?

Beretta M9A1

The Beretta M9A1 is one of the available firearms in-game, and comes with a threaded barrel.

Beretta M9A1 - 9x19mm

Sometimes you want to save your hearing, so use a suppressed M9A1.

Beretta Px4 Storm

The Beretta Px4 Storm is one of the available firearms in-game.

Beretta Px4 Storm - 9x19mm

A little time at the range, and some fresh rounds for the Px4.

Browning Hi-Power

The Browning Hi-Power was added as a Christmas update.

Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian manufacture) - 9x19mm

The character reloads his Hi-Power while making the Winter Wonderland a whole less peaceful.

Colt M1911A1

The M1911A1 is one of the available firearms in-game. Also comes in gold and nickel-plated versions. A unique gold-plated version with unlimited ammunition, full-automatic fire capability, and a length of about 1 meter is available in the Meatmas level, which is fittingly referred to as the "Floppy McLongflopper".

Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP. This has a deep Colt factory blued finish, common for commercial variants before and after the war.

Preparing to shoot up some watermelons with an M1911A1.

Starting things off, as always, with a quick sound check.

The M1911A1's sights; a set of nice, clear, aftermarket 3-dot illuminated irons.

7 rounds later, the M1911A1 locks empty.

Rock Island Armory M1911A1 Pistol that was bright nickel plated by the owner (with Pearl grips) - .45 ACP

Here's the nickel-plated version...

...and here's the golden one.

CZ 75 SP-01 SHADOW

The CZ 75 SP-01 SHADOW is one of the available firearms in-game.

CZ 75 SP-01 SHADOW - 9x19mm

Racking the SHADOW while giving the viewers at home a good look at that model.

Desert Eagle Mark VII

The Desert Eagle Mark VII .44 is one of the available firearms in-game.

IMI Desert Eagle Mark VII - .44 Magnum

Wrists? Who needs wrists?

French UNION

So far the only appearance of this fairly rare French machine pistol, the UNION was a version of the Ruby made in full auto with a large horseshoe magazine. Comes in full-auto only, but without the loading tool.

French UNION - .32 ACP

When you have a game with Horseshoe in the name, you need some gun involving horseshoes.

Glock 22

The Glock 22 is one of the available firearms in-game, available with a full-auto mode (possible in real life with a conversion kit). Update #46 gave SWB (Soldier Weinerbots) the ability to use these.

Glock 22 3rd Generation - .40 S&W

Deciding that iron sights are for squares, the character tacks on his hip front rail.

Luger P08

The Luger P08 is another handgun option in-game, added through Update #47.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm Parabellum

A pre-release render of the Luger, complete with magazine. This image was also used to tease several other weapons to come, including an MP40, a Sturmgewehr 44, and a Karabiner 98k.

The P08 steps up to the plate, determined to make a better score on the target than the M1911A1.

Loading a magazine into the Luger; the windowed magazines do, in fact, show the rounds inside of them, both in amount and in type.

Chambering a fresh 9x19mm round. Another nice touch, the barrel and upper frame move slightly backwards as the toggle is pulled, correctly showing the weapon's short-recoil operation.

The icing on this subtle-detail cake, however, is the Luger's external extractor, which pops up when a round is present in the chamber.

Aiming; the sights are typical of pistols of the era- that is to say, small.

Unbothered by this, the invisible pair of hands holding the P08 open fire.

Mauser C96

Update #43 introduced the Mauser C96 to the game. The weapon holds 10 rounds of the 7.63x25mm Mauser cartridge (which, like some in the game, was added before there were any weapons that could use them), and can be reloaded round-by-round or with a 10-round stripper clip.

Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser.

Nothing quite like sitting back, relaxing, and admiring a beautiful early selfloading handgun.

Taking a close look at the inside of the magazine...

...before loading it with a stripper clip. 10 rounds of 7.63x25mm Mauser, straight into the magazine.

Seeing a charging paper target, "Wurston Churchill" opens fire. Despite there being a cutout for a shoulder stock in the grip's backstrap, no such attachment is available in-game.

10 rounds later, he surveys the damage. Note the rear sight, adjustable for distances far in excess of the weapon's effective range.

Moses Brothers Self-Defense Engine Frontier Model B

Unlocked as a reward, the "Frontier Model B" is a precise replica of Captain Malcom's gun from Serenity and Firefly. While the original prop was actually a Taurus Model 85 in a multi-part casing meant to make it look like a semi-automatic, magazine-fed handgun, in-game it is just that- a magazine-fed, semi-automatic handgun that holds 6 rounds (plus one in the chamber) of the proprietary .36 Moses cartridge.

The prop of Mal's handgun, as seen in Firefly.

Remington Rolling Block

The Remington Rolling Block pistol is one of the available firearms in-game.

Remington Rolling Block Cavalry - .50

Taking a good look at the Rolling Block while doing some target shooting.

Ruger Mk III

The Ruger Mk III is one of the available firearms in-game.

Ruger Mk III pistol stainless with standard weight barrel - .22 LR

Loading in the mag...

And later breathing in the sweet smell of spent gunpowder.

SIG-Sauer P250 Compact

The compact two-tone version of the SIG-Sauer P250 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Early Model SIG-Sauer P250 Compact with two-tone finish - 9x19mm

A good view of the P250 while in mid-reload.

Tokarev TT-33

The Tokarev TT-33 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Pre-1947 version.

While doing some warehouse plinking, a reload reveals the weirdly chunky TT-33 grip.

Volcanic Repeater

The Volcanic Repeater with functioning lever and loading gate is one of the available firearms in-game. It's based on an early Smith and Wesson produced Navy model, with iron frame over the later brass frame.

Volcanic Repeating Arms "Navy" Pistol - .41

While out in Wurstworld, you have to admire the detail in the Volcanic.

Walther PPK

The Walther PPK in .380 ACP is one of the available firearms in-game.

Walther PPK - 7.65x17mm Browning aka .32 ACP

While debuting a few new guns, you have to pause for one of the most famous pocket pistols.

Revolvers

Chiappa Rhino

All versions of the Chiappa Rhino are in the game, including the 20DS, 40DS, 50DS, and 60DS models.

Chiappa Rhino 50DS (5" barrel version), early model - .357 Magnum

Papa Rhino comes forth to speak in front of the whole family reunion.

Colt Single Action Army

Update #42 made the Colt SAA available for use in-game, specifically the 5.5" barreled model; this was the first single-action revolver added to H3. Of note is that the weapon will fire if it is dropped on the hammer, provided that the hammer is uncocked and resting on a loaded chamber. This interesting, realistic touch is a trait shared by the other single-action revolvers added to the game later, including the Reichsrevolver M1879 and the Nagant M1895.

Colt Single Action Army with 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model- .45 Long Colt

Behold, the greatest handgun ever made.

Pressing the appropriate touchpad key readies the weapon for loading and unloading, half-cocking the hammer and opening the loading gate.

Loading the revolver. As expected, the weapon holds more than enough rounds to kill anything that moves- which is to say, 6.

Pointing the SAA at a target.

Fanning the SAA's hammer. A fast, enjoyable way to fire, if not a terribly accurate one.

LAPD 2019 Blaster

Update #43 introduced the LAPD 2019 Blaster from Blade Runner, referring to it as the "LAPD 2019 Special" (another one of its common names). It is perhaps one of the most intricate depictions of the weapon in any piece of media (and most certainly the most complex weapon in the game): The weapon, at its core, is a 5-shot, swing-out cylinder DAO revolver, chambered for the proprietary (and fictional) 10mm DSM (Discarding Sabot Magnetic) cartridge. This cartridge has a variety of available ammo types, including: "Slugger" rounds (the weapon's default ammunition type; a hard-hitting, high-impact round), fragmentation rounds (yes, the weapon can fire grenades), "Swarm" rounds (multi-projectile, shotgun-like rounds), tracer rounds, "Turbo Penetrator" rounds (a high-velocity armor-piercing round that doesn't impart much energy, but can penetrate a variety of targets), and highly sensitive, surface-adhering, low-velocity, motion-sensitive proximity mine rounds (while the sensitivity is nice for dealing with enemies, it also means that they can be detonated by other things, including miscellaneous nearby moving objects, other proximity mines as they fly through the air, and even simply being fired in the charged mode, meaning that their sensitivity can be either a benefit or a hazard). Furthermore, the hollow underneath the weapon's barrel is storage for the weapon's batteries (which bring the profile fully into line with the original prop, complete with LEDs that change color as the battery loses charge) used in the railgun-assisted mode, which dramatically increases muzzle velocity, at the cost of creating massive amounts of heat (as one would expect from a railgun). To help slow the weapon's overheating, heat sinks (called "thermal clips" in-game) are placed into what was the Steyr Mannlicher Model SL's chamber on the original prop (the bolt handle is turned to expose the heat sink, and pulled back to eject it if necessary); these have to be replaced regularly to prevent the weapon from overheating critically. As the weapon overheats, its barrel will begin to put off steam, then glow progressively brighter and brighter, while the accuracy and battery efficiency suffer; eventually, if the weapon reaches its highest heat level, its barrel will be permanently damaged, causing a significant drop in accuracy even after the weapon cools down.

The original prop from Blade Runner.

This weapon can either be viewed as the result of countless years of scientific research and development, or as the result of firearm kitbashing, but either way, it's undeniably beautiful.

The revolver's cylinder, open and ready for loading. Note the red dot on the ground; this is from the weapon's integrated laser sight (the small rod just to the left of the cylinder, with a red end), which is active whenever the weapon is held.

The various ammo types available for the weapon. From top to bottom: Swarm-Shot, Slugger, Fragmentation, Prox-Mine, Tracer, and Turbo-Penetrator. Decisions, decisions...

Loading the weapon up with some "Slugger" rounds.

Firing the weapon. The fact that this is a faithful recreation of the original movie prop means that it doesn't have any iron sights, though the integrated laser makes that a bit of a moot point.

As impressive as the weapon is, one can't help but feel like something's missing...

Ahh, much better!

A closeup of the battery. The color of the LEDs changes as their power is drained; they start out green, changing to yellow, orange, and eventually red when empty. The markings read "L.A.P.D. MODEL 2019 A.N.2. 10MM DSM".

Firing a charged shot from the LAPD produces some impressive particle effects. The back of the laser sight doubles as a capacitor charge indicator; when the weapon is set to auto-charge, there is a short, but noticeable, delay between shots, wherein power is drained from the battery and transferred to the capacitor.

Opening up what was once a chamber reveals the downside of this increased power is an increase in excess heat, which is stored in these heat sinks. The markings here read "MADE IN CALIFORNIA" and "10816", the latter presumably being a serial number.

Failure to replace the heat sinks frequently enough results in... this.

If this problem is ignored even further, it only gets worse; the particles close to the weapon are actually pieces of the inside of the barrel, the ejection of which has a rather predictable effect on the weapon's accuracy.

Firing a proximity mine round, whilst simultaneously ignoring just about every rule of every shooting range ever. The mine is the red hexagonal object, currently flying through the air. How an object that size can fit into a 10mm barrel is anybody's guess.

The blast of the aforementioned mine, which was detonated by throwing a spare round at it.

Nagant M1985

The Nagant M1985 was added through Update #47. It holds 7 rounds of 7.62x38mmR Nagant ammunition, of which only it uses. Notably, it is treated as single-action only, the reasons for this being twofold: the weapon was built to use the same code set as the Colt SAA and Reichsrevolver M1879, and the Nagant has a notoriously heavy trigger pull in double-action due to its unique gas-seal mechanism; while it wasn't the original intended purpose, this also allows the weapon to be effectively suppressed, a capability that is emulated in-game. This single-action behavior could also be indicative of the so-called "Private's Model" variant of the Nagant, which was in fact SAO.

Nagant M1895 - 7.62x38mmR Nagant

The Nagant in-game. An excellent choice, regardless of whether you're shooting attacking Huns or retreating Reds.

Loading in a round. The round isn't a spent casing; the brass case of the 7.62x38mm cartridge extends beyond the bullet, in order to make the gas-seal system work.

The Nagant's sights. A bit cramped, but workable.

Interestingly, the Nagant's hammer can be fanned in-game; this is likely the first piece of media wherein such a thing is done with a Nagant.

A closeup of the Nagant's cylinder, which shows an interesting detail: when the hammer is cocked...

...the cylinder actually moves forward, creating a gas-tight seal between the chamber and the barrel.

The Nagant's unique gas seal system also allows for... this.

Reichsrevolver M1879

Added through the long-awaited Update #45, the Reichsrevolver M1879 is available for use in-game, and is (understandably) the only weapon in-game to use the 10.6x25mmR cartridge.

Reichsrevolver M1879 - 10.6x25mmR German Ordnance

Smith & Wesson Model 10

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 with 5" barrel is one of the available firearms in-game.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special

Having realized that Wurstworld has other wheelgun options, always opt for the gun that cost the most to order from Montgomery Ward.

Smith & Wesson Model 29

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver with 8 3/8" barrel - .44 Magnum

Something Something Dirty Harry reference.

The icon for the "Lightning Reflexes" category in M.E.A.T.S. features the M29 as well.

Smith & Wesson Model 327

The Smith & Wesson Model 327 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Smith & Wesson Model 327 Performance Center M&P R8 - .357 Magnum

While using his 327 to make the bells ring instead of jingle, the character finds out the in-game version is an interesting leftie version.

Smith & Wesson Model 629 Stealth Hunter

The Smith & Wesson Model 629 Stealth Hunter is one of the available firearms in-game.

Smith & Wesson Model 629 Stealth Hunter - .44 Magnum‎

Spinning the 629 around so you can better see how shiny it is.

Webley Mk. VI

The Webley Mk VI has been added with the release of Update #47. It is chambered for the ".454 Webley" round, which is presumably a mis-writing of .455 Webley. Notably, it is also the first top-break revolver in the game.

Webley Mk. VI - .455 Webley

The Webley in-game. While its attachment point is still present, the lanyard loop on the base of the grip seems to have been removed.

The Webley broken open for loading. Due to its re-use of some existing swing-out revolver code, the extractor sadly doesn't pop up when the revolver is opened, at least for now.

Loading the Mk. VI. These are tracer rounds, hence the red tips.

Firing the Webley, heedless of the fact that this indoor range is a no-smoking zone.

Fortunately, despite the lack of a moving extractor, breaking the revolver open still produces a satisfying shower of spent casings.

Shotguns

Benelli M4 Super 90

The Benelli M4 Super 90 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Benelli M4 Super 90 with 7-shot tube - 12 gauge

Hick-not45 tops off his Super 90 while on a woods walk.

Beretta DT11

The Beretta DT11 is one of the available firearms in-game. Following Update #46, 2 new variants were added- one with a shortened barrel, and one with a shortened barrel and cut-down stock.

Beretta DT11 - 12 gauge

At that moment in time, he realized that an indoor range is not a good place to bring a trap shooting shotgun.

Fabarm Martial Pro Forces

The Fabarm Martial Pro Forces is one of the available firearms in-game.

Fabarm Martial Pro Forces 14" - 12 gauge

Feeling unloved among other guns, the Fabarm shoves itself center-stage.

Franchi SPAS-12

The Franchi SPAS-12 is one of the available firearms in-game. Comes in both stockless and folding-stock forms and can be decorated with whatever sights you want.

Franchi SPAS-12 with stock folded and butt-hook removed - 12 gauge

While wielding his shotgun of choice, our wannabe Terminator asks where Sarah Connor is.

Franchi SPAS-12 combat shotgun with stock removed – 12 gauge

You might ask why someone would shove a magnifier on a shotgun. The answer? Because we can.

Mossberg 590A1

The Mossberg 590A1 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Mossberg 590 with ghost ring sights, bayonet lug, and speedfeed stock - 12 gauge

The 590A1 attempts to back away from the horror that is the KWG1.

MTs255

The MTs255 and a super shortened version are two of the available firearms in-game.

MTs255 - 12 gauge

While doing some range shooting, we ran into MTs255 Senior...

And his lovely son MTs255 Junior.

Remington 870

The Remington 870 with a full stock but cut-down barrel is one of the available firearms in-game. Update #46 added a full-length version, and one with a cut-down barrel and stock, and made the latter one of the available weapons for SWBs.

Remington 870 Wingmaster with 20" Home Defense barrel - 12 gauge

While not the same sawn-off Remington of legend, it is still fairly cool.

Saiga 12

A Saiga 12 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Saiga-12K - 12 gauge

A beautiful piece of Russian engineering.

Sawn-off Double Barreled Shotgun

There are 3 main varieties of Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun in-game. The first (and also one of the first weapons added to the game) was the so-called "Cartoon 8 Gauge", which sounds downright painful, the second is a more reasonable 12-gauge version (seen below), and the 3rd is the same as the second, except sawn down to Killing Them Softly-level absurdity (albeit unlike that movie's shotgun, this one also has the grip sawn down even further than the standard version), which, predictably, makes the spread somewhere between hilarious and pitiful. Wurstworld's Weinerbots also occasionally make use of these, alongside their generic revolvers and lever-action rifles.

Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 gauge

While shooting at the range, the urge to rant to "primitive screw heads" is differed by the lack of other range patrons.

Aww, isn't it adorable?

A close look at the ultra-short version's muzzle.

Loading in some #4 Buckshot shells...

...which are precisely flush with the ends of the barrels.

The spread pattern of the shotgun. The radius of its spread is approximately half of the user's distance from the target.

Seeing as the shells are perfectly flush with the muzzle when unfired, when they're fired, the opened-up crimps of the shells actually extend past the barrels.

Ejecting the fired shells from one of the shotguns.

The "Cartoon 8 Gauge", in all of its glory.

Loading some utterly massive shells into the weapon's breech...

...before annihilating everything in front of the weapon, along with the user's wrist.

Given the amount of smoke this weapon produces, it wouldn't be a stretch to say its shells are loaded with black powder, rather than smokeless. This could also go some way to explaining how the weapon stays in the user's hand upon firing.

Removing the spent shells from the shotgun, vowing never to do that again.

Serbu Super Shorty

A Serbu Super Shorty based on the Remington 870 is one of the available firearms in-game. A "tacticool" version is also available, complete with door breacher muzzle brake, rails, and spare shell holders that exceed the weapon's total capacity.

Serbu Super Shorty Shotgun made from a Remington 870 - 12 Gauge

The clean, normal version...

...And the tactical version.

Winchester Model 1887

The Model 1887 comes in both full length and sawn-off forms. And yes, it can be spin-cocked a la Terminator 2. (In fact, one of Wurstworld's rewards is a T2-themed sawn-off 1887, complete with a darker finish, extended lever loop, and cut-back trigger guard.)

Winchester 1887 shotgun - 12 gauge

The full size 1887, with an interesting finger groove in the grip.

Sawed off Winchester Model 1887 (Norinco Replica) - 12 gauge

And the T2 style sawn-off, complete with original lever that would break fingers if flip-cocked. But this is a game with Hot Dog in the name, so we'll let it slide.

"KWG1"

The "KWG1" is one of the available firearms in-game. It is a fictional magazine-fed full-auto shotgun, seemingly based on this image.

The KWG1 firing confetti 12 gauge rounds, an ammo option for someone feeling particularly American.

Submachine Guns

AEK-919K “Kashtan”

The AEK-919K “Kashtan” is one of the available firearms in-game.

AEK-919K “Kashtan” - 9x18 Makarov

A good look at the AEK-919K, fairly detailed for a rare submachine gun.

Beretta Cx4 Storm

The Beretta Cx4 Storm semi-auto carbine is available in-game, and is permanently fitted with a foregrip.

Beretta Cx4 Storm in .45 ACP with 20 round magazine and accessory (picatinny) rails

Hick-not45 proceeds down range with his Cx4 Storm, determined to get a hit on the gong.

Brügger & Thomet MP9

The Brügger & Thomet MP9 with folding stock but fixed suppressor was added as a Christmas update. Update #46 added a version without the fixed suppressor.

Brügger & Thomet MP9 with stock extended - 9x19mm

Santa brought me the gift I wanted!

FN P90 TR

The FN P90 TR is one of the available firearms in-game.

FN P90 TR - FN 5.7x28mm

A P90, complete with an Elcan SpecterDR scope (referred to in-game as the "GhostDR", for copyright reasons), browses the menu.

Loading a magazine into the P90. This rather tricky process was made easier following Update #48.

Demonstrating the interesting downward-ejection system of the P90, something some games seem to be unaware of.

Gepard PDW

The Gepard PDW is one of the available firearms in-game, and is also the only appearance of this rare Russian PDW in any media.

GEPARD PDW with stock extended and silencer - 9x18mm Makarov

A pretty good looking model for a gun this rare.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

The Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group - 9x19mm

No, sadly you can't flick the selector with psychic powers.

Heckler & Koch MP5KA4

The Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 is one of the available firearms in-game. An earlier version of this model was an MP5K-PDW with the stock removed.

Heckler & Koch MP5KA4 (3 round burst added) with 15-round magazine - 9x19mm

In a nice touch of realism, the KA4 has a 4 position selector over the A2's 3.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1

The Heckler & Koch MP7A1 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with Zeiss Z-Point red dot sight and 40-round magazine - 4.6x30mm

While browsing the arsenal, always got to start small.

Heckler & Koch UMP45

The Heckler & Koch UMP45 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Heckler & Koch UMP45 - .45 ACP

Most people say it is a bad idea to fire two submachine guns at once; we call them weak.

IMI Micro-Uzi

While it doesn't make a physical appearance in-game, the icon for the "Spray & Pray" category in M.E.A.T.S. (Modular Environment Adaptive Target Simulation/Sequence) features a Micro Uzi with a halo above it.

IMI Micro Uzi with bent trigger guard - 9x19mm

The "Spray & Pray" category's icon. Oddly, despite having as subtle a detail as appropriate compensator cuts in the muzzle, the weapon lacks a charging handle.

Intratec TEC-9

The Intratec TEC-9 is one of the available firearms in-game. Features a rather bizarre "tactical" orange-and-black paint job. 2 variants are available in-game: the standard semi-auto one, and a variant converted to full-auto fire.

Intratec TEC-9 - 9x19mm

Someone regrets lending his TEC-9 to those CS:GO boys down the street.

Kedr PP-91

The Kedr PP-91 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Kedr PP-91 - 9x18mm Makarov

While going through the new lineup, always have to look at the machine pistols on offer.

MAC-11

The MAC-11 is one of the available firearms in-game. Following Update #46, SWBs can now make use of these.

RPB Industries M11A1 - .380 ACP

Having felt that his life was missing a bit of bees, a MAC-11 is a good way to dealing with such an issue.

PP-19 Bizon

The PP-19 Bizon is one of the available firearms in-game.

PP-19 Bizon-1 - 9x18mm Makarov

Always have to take a close look at your Russian submachine guns to look for any communism that might get stuck in there.

PP-2000

The PP-2000 is one of the available firearms in-game.

PP-2000 - 9x19mm

Sadly, you can't use the PP-2000 mags as a stock, since it comes with one right off the bat.

"QC9 PDW" (Custom 9mm AR-15)

Added through Update #46, the "QC9 PDW" is an AR-15-patterned submachine gun chambered in 9x19mm. It appears to consist of a QC10 Colt-magazine-compatible 9mm lower, a VLTOR upper, and a Magpul MOE stock and pistol grip, among other things. In-game, it can take 3 types of magazines- a 32-round Colt-pattern stick magazine, a 32-round "waffle"-pattern polymer stick magazine, or an X-Products X-15 50-round drum magazine.

A good look at the QC9.

Extending the QC9's stock. The stock doesn't serve much of a function in-game (due to the lack of a control/contact point on the player's shoulder), so it's largely for aesthetic reasons.

A selection of magazines- the Colt-pattern metal magazine, the "waffle" polymer magazine, and the X-15 drum magazine.

Charging the QC9, loaded with a 32-round Colt-pattern magazine.

Firing the QC9, fitted with a red-dot sight; the weapon lacks any sort of sights by default.

Loading in an X-Products drum magazine.

Firing the QC9, now fitted with the aforementioned drum magazine, along with a SilencerCo suppressor. Note that the ejected case has an unstruck primer.

Sa. Vz. 61 Skorpion

The Sa. Vz. 61 Skorpion appears in-game, albeit with a bit of an identity crisis. While it looks like the original Vz. 61, it is referred to as the Vz. 64, and accordingly fires .380 ACP.

Sa. Vz. 61 Skorpion - .32 ACP

Having grown bored of overly flashy modified Berettas, we switch over to 60's vintage machine pistols.

Sten Mk. II

Update #49 added the Sten Mk II submachine gun, which marks the first time since the introduction of the MAC-11 that an open-bolt weapon was added to H3VR. Notably, the weapon's secondary grip zone (where the user's non-firing hand goes) is around the barrel shroud, meaning that, assuming it is held and fired with both hands, it is held correctly, rather than being incorrectly held by the magazine like so many games show. There is also another variation, the so-called "Mk. 9 Chopshop" variant, with a shortened barrel and a cut-down stock.

Sten Mk II - 9x19mm

The answer to the age-old question of "How little gun can you have while still having a gun?"

The weapon's other side.

Drawing back the Sten's bolt. This isn't where it rests when cocked; this is just as far back as it can be pulled.

Loading in a 32-round magazine. The update also added 16-round options.

A closeup of the ejection port, showing the magazine lined up and ready to feed cartridges.

Locking the bolt into the safety notch. This is really the only safety mechanism that the Sten has; all it does is stop the bolt from moving forwards.

Aiming through the Sten's simple aperture/post sights...

...before saying "to hell with it" and unloading full-auto from the hip.

Sten Mk. V

Along with the Mk. II, Update #49 is also going to include the Sten Mk V, a later, more refined version of the Sten.

Sten Mk. V - 9x19mm

It may be more expensive than the earlier version, but at least now it's clear how it's supposed to be held.

A closeup of the muzzle, showing the wooden vertical foregrip and the Lee-Enfield-type front sight.

A look at the other side reveals the first of 32 9x19mm rounds ready to be fired.

Sten Mk. VI

The integrally suppressed variant of the Mk. V, the Sten Mk VI, is available as well.

Sten Mk. VI - 9x19mm

A weapon for the strong, silent type. Or for SOE operatives.

Firing the Mk. VI. Note the somewhat worrying lack of a front sight.

TDI Vector

The TDI Vector is one of the available firearms in-game. There are 2 variants of the weapon available in-game: a standard one, and one fitted with the barrel shroud and extended barrel of the CRB civilian carbine variant, though it still has the trigger and 120-degree safety of a Gen I version. It is also fitted with a non-removable vertical foregrip.

Gen II KRISS USA Vector CRB Enhanced - .45 ACP

TDI / KRISS USA Vector with stock removed - .45 ACP. Image provided to show the separate safety switch and selector of a military model; compare with the images above and below.

After buying his CRB, it appears we're missing something...

Assault Rifles & Carbines

AK-101

An AK-101 with railed upper receiver is one of the available firearms in-game.

AK-101 - 5.56x45mm

While showcasing some AK's, always make sure the other side of your rifle actually exists.

AKM

An AKM with a railed upper receiver is one of the available firearms in-game.

AKM - 7.62x39mm

Taking a good look at the AKM's wood furniture, ignoring the piddly results on the target.

AKS-74U

The AKS-74U is one of the available firearms in-game.

AKS-74U (also referred to as the "AKSU" or 'Krinkov') - 5.45x39mm

While reloading, it appears our 5.45 rounds have some distinctive deforming.

Colt Model 607

The final weapon made available to the SWBs in Update #46 was most likely intended as a cartoonish M16A1, with the resultant weapon resembling a Colt Model 607.

M16A1 with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm

Colt Model 607 with 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm

FAMAS F1

The FAMAS F1 with deployable bipod and flip-up sights is one of the available firearms in-game.

FAMAS F1 - 5.56x45mm

As a nice touch, the F1 uses its proprietary magazines unlike other videogames that just shove a STANAG mag in its place and hoping it works.

Heckler & Koch G36

The Heckler & Koch G36 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Heckler & Koch G36 with ZF 3x4° dual optical sight - 5.56x45mm

Always have to enjoy a well-modeled full size G36.

Heckler & Koch G36C

The Heckler & Koch G36C is one of the available firearms in-game.

Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm

Checking the range results while using the G36C.

IMBEL IA2

The IMBEL IA2 is one of the available firearms in-game.

IMBEL IA2 - 5.56x45mm

Sometimes, one must observe their Brazilian rifles due to their overall rarity in media.

FN SCAR-L

The FN SCAR-L is one of the available firearms in-game.

Third Generation FN SCAR-L - 5.56x45mm NATO

Rather oddly, the SCAR's lower and upper receivers are different colors.

L85A2

The L85A2 is available in the game, complete with iron sights or SUSAT scope.

L85A2 - 5.56x45mm NATO

A nice shot of a L85A2 with iron sights...

L85A2 with SUSAT scope - 5.56x45mm NATO

...and another good shot of a L85A2 with a classic SUSAT scope.

M16A1

The M16A1 is one of the available firearms in-game.

M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

While he isn't a GI in 'Nam, he ponders why 2+2 is on his mind.

M1/M2 Carbine

Update #48 added both the M1 Carbine, and its select-fire relative, the M2 Carbine. Both are late-war/post-war models (with bayonet lugs and adjustable aperture sights), and can accept either 15-round or 30-round magazines. The M2 Carbine also has a ventilated sheet-metal heat shield in place of the standard upper handguard; while this is not a feature exclusive to the M2, it was likely chosen both because of the increased amount of heat that the M2 is likely to produce, and to make the M2 more visually distinctive compared to the M1.

M1 Carbine (late-war/post-war) - .30 Carbine

M2 Carbine (with sling and 30-round magazine) - .30 Carbine

M1 Carbine with heat shield - .30 Carbine. Image provided to show the metal heat shield used on the in-game M2.

"Wait, where does this thing go again?"

"Oh, okay. Yeah, that makes sense."

Admiring the M1 Carbine.

The Carbine's sights. They're a bit small, but quite usable.

The M2 Carbine, complete with 30-round magazine.

Taking a look at the M2's metal heat shield. Note also the bayonet lug and adjustable sights, confirming both this and the M1 (which also has these features) to be late-war models.

Letting the M2's charging handle drop into battery after pulling it back.

Manipulating the Carbine's safety. This control is the same on both the M1 and the M2.

This one, however, isn't. This is the fire selector of the M2 Carbine, currently pushed forward for rock n' roll.

Opening fire with the M2.

One quick mag change later, a quick tug of the charging handle to release the bolt is merited, seeing as it locks open when the weapon runs empty.

Colt M4A1

The M4A1 is one of the available firearms in-game, and one of the first to be added. Update #48 changed the weapon's model, replacing it with a new one that lacks the previous model's folding foregrip, and has a railed handguard, a Crane stock, an extended charging handle tab, and an aftermarket folding BUIS. The update also included a "Left Hook" variant, which is completely mirrored, and meant for left-handed users. Update #49 added an additional shortened variant.

Colt M4A1 SOPMOD with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic, Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

While out on the range, it seems we're missing something important on this rifle...

The shiny new "Left Hook" version, fresh out of Update #48. Brings back good memories...

A beautiful pair of fraternal twins.

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Looking through the carbine's aftermarket rear sight; lining up iron sights of 2-handed weapons in this game is somewhat complicated by the fact that there is no physical rifle holding the player's hands together. Note the aftermarket extended charging handle tab.

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Making sure that the other twin doesn't feel "left" out, a fresh magazine is loaded into it. This magazine, fitted with a Magpul handling loop, is another Update #48 addition.

Mk. 18 Mod 1

The Mk. 18 Mod 1 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Mk 18 Mod 1 with Crane stock, RIS foregrip, and folding sights - 5.56x45mm

A tactical operator observes his Mk. 18 before preparing for some high-intensity training. He's so tactical that sights aren't neccesary.

SIG SG 552

The SIG SG 552 is one of the available firearms in-game. Update #46 added a version with additional rails for mounting attachments.

SIG SG 552 - 5.56x45mm

Wandering over to the side to look at the target and the details of the 552's receiver.

Steyr AUG A3

The Steyr AUG A3 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Steyr AUG A3 with optics removed and 16-inch barrel - 5.56x45mm

A look at the left side of the AUG reveals a pretty well-done replica of the real steel.

Sturmgewehr 44

The famous StG 44 was added to the game in Update #48.

Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm Kurz

Battle Rifles

FN SCAR-H

The FN SCAR-H is one of the available firearms in-game.

Third Generation FN SCAR-H Long Barrel - 7.62x51mm NATO

The SCAR-H is happy it is painted black over his mis-matched little brother. A later update added a rail extension that goes past the front sight.

Galil 7.62

The Galil 7.62 with deployable bipod and after-market scope mount is one of the available firearms in-game.

IMI Galil ARM - 7.62x51mm NATO

The Galil sits on its magical perfectly balanced bipod it borrowed from Call of Duty.

M14

The M14 Rifle is one of the available firearms in-game. Following the Single Action Army's update, the weapon can now use 10-round stripper clips.

M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO

A look at the wooden M14...

M14 DMR

The M14 in DMR configuration is one of the available firearms in-game.

M14 Designated Marksman Rifle in McMillan M2A stock and with a Harris bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO

...and its modern descendant. Note the Vietnam-style 40-round mag, being just two 20-round mags welded together.

M1 Garand

Along with the Luger P08, the Nagant M1895, and the Webley Mk VI, the M1 Garand was added to the game with Update #47.

M1 Garand - .30-06 Springfield

An M1 Garand lying on a table, with an en-bloc clip next to it. The red beam coming from the controller is a grab-laser; the red color indicates that it is pointed at something that isn't grabbable, like, in this case, the table.

Admiring the left side of the Garand...

...and the left.

Locking open the M1's action. Initially, this required a manual action, similar to some of the game's other firearms with manual bolt hold-opens; this was later corrected to reflect how the M1 simply locks open on its magazine follower whenever it isn't loaded.

Loading an en-bloc clip into the M1. Due to engine limitations, the angle that the game allows for this action to be performed at is, shall we say, generous.

Turning off the M1's distinctive safety, with a satisfying *click*.

Letting some .30-06 rounds fly. The iron sights are simple, clear, and easy to read.

MAS-49/56

The MAS-49/56 is one of the available firearms in-game. Following the update that introduced the Colt SAA and Remington Model 8 into the game, it is capable of using 5-round stripper clips.

MAS-49/56 - 7.5x54mm French. The MAS-49/56 is an improved version of the MAS-49 that was shorter, lighter and had a built-in muzzle brake/grenade launcher. The MAS-49/56 was the standard rifle of the French military between 1957 and 1979.

A good look at the MAS-49/56 and a host of accessories along side it.

Remington Model 8

The same update that added the Colt SAA into the game also added a Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington, fitted with a rear tang-mounted peep sight. Notably, it is able to make use of stripper clips, which were added in this update. Update #46 added a short-barreled variant.

Remington Model 8 semiautomatic rifle - chambered in .25, .30, .32, and .35 Rem.

SKS

The SKS is one of the available firearms in-game, and is fitted with a Tapco stock and converted to use 20-round detachable magazines. Following the Remington Model 8's update, it was granted the ability to use 10-round stripper clips.

SKS with aftermarket Tapco Intrafuse Stock System furniture - 7.62x39mm

The Bayonet was sacrificed to the benign Tapco gods in the sky; may they spare our milsurps the same plasticky fate.

Tokarev SVT-40

Update #48 added an SVT-40 to the game, complete with an optional PU scope.

SVT-40 - 7.62x54mmR

Sniper Rifles

Barrett M107A1

The Barrett M107A1 is one of the available firearms in-game.

Barrett M107A1 with 29" barrel - .50 BMG

While a famous man told us what Barretts can do, nobody said what would happen if you were inside said building.

Kimber Model 8400 Advanced Tactical SRC

The Kimber Model 8400 is one of the available firearms in-game. In keeping with Update #46's theme of shortened variants of existing guns, the Kimber received a rather strange short-barreled variant in this update.

Kimber Model 8400 Advanced Tactical SRC - .308 Win.

While out scouting in the winter wonderland, it appears we're missing an important piece to any scout rifle.

Sako 85

A .308 Winchester-chambered Sako 85 is one of the available firearms in-game. Rounding out the update's collection of shortened firearms, Update #46 brought us an Obrez-esque sawn-off Sako.

SAKO 85 Hunter - long Mauser Action - Short action (308), Medium action (30-06), Long action (300,338 win mag/375 H&H Mag)

Having successfully hit the gong, Hick-not45 prepares his Sako so he can hit that red plate over there.

SVD Dragunov

The SVD Dragunov is one of the available firearms in-game.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R

Having dealt the enemy of the revolution a 7.62x54 caliber lesson, the Red Sniper looks for more targets in need of "re-education".

Machine Guns

General Dynamics GAU-17/A

A handheld General Dynamics GAU-17/A is one of the available firearms in-game.

General Dynamics GAU-17/A, US Air Force version of the M134 Minigun - 7.62x51mm NATO

Just what I always wanted!

RPK

The RPK is one of the available firearms in-game.

RPK Light Machine Gun with 40 round magazine - 7.62x39mm

Old LMGs, drum magazines, and modern rails mix rather well.

Launchers

M79

The M79 grenade launcher is one of the available firearms in-game.

M79 grenade launcher - 40x46mm

How about we send them hand grenades in another manner?

RPG-7

The RPG-7 is one of the available firearms in-game.

RPG-7 - 40mm

With this latest find, we have to wonder if Santa is running some illegal present dealings alongside his cheerful toy-giving.

Other

M67 Hand Grenade

The M67 hand grenade is available in-game. In-game, it is referred to as the "M219 Greaseweasel Fragmentation Grenade". The Meatmas update added a special "Jingler" variant.

M67 fragmentation grenade

And no, we weren't lying about the name.

Orion Flare Gun

The Orion Flare Gun is available in-game. Whilst it is capable of firing 12 gauge shells in-game, doing so will cause the barrel to explode, rendering it useless. However, a later update added a fictional steel-framed version capable of handling high-pressure loads.

Orion flare gun - 12 gauge

Note the name change to Saiph, a joke on the original name as Saiph is one of the stars that makes up the Orion constellation.