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The PSG-1 ("Präzisions-Scharfschützen-Gewehr", German for "precision sharpshooting rifle") is a widely known Semi-automatic Sniper Rifle designed by the German company Heckler & Koch . This rifle is said to be developed in response to the Munich Massacre at the Olympics in 1972. The West German police units could not engage the terrorists fast enough to prevent them from killing the hostages. H&K was then commissioned to create a high accuracy, large shot capacity, Semi-automatic rifle for Police and Military use. It has a long and outstanding reputation as an extremely reliable and high performance rifle, commonly associated with elite sniper units. Its expected accuracy is below 1 Minute Of Angle (MOA) and it is considered to be one of the most accurate semi-automatic sniper rifles, capable of putting 50 rounds of Match Ammunition inside an 80 mm circle at 300 meters. All PSG-1s are free of Iron Sight s but come mounted with the Hensoldt 6x42 Scope with illuminated reticule, a heavy free-floating barrel and adjustable stock. The PSG-1 stock can be adjusted in all directions, to perfectly fit anybody using it. Furthermore it features a removable and adjustable trigger unit, for further individual perfection of the rifle. Another unique characteristic of the PSG-1 is, after firing, the Bullet casing is ejected with substantial force, reportedly enough to throw it approximately 10 Metres sideways. While this is generally not an issue for law enforcement Snipers , it greatly compromises the Military use of the rifle, because it would easily give away the sniper's position. The brass is also difficult to find for clearing the area of usage marks afterwards. Due to its high cost ($12,000 USD per rifle) and government import restriction, the number of PSG-1 in the United States is as of 2005 at less than 400, mostly in the hands of wealthy private collectors. TECHNICAL DATA
IN FICTION This gun is featured in numerous Films , TV Series , Arcade Games , and Video Games due to its heavy look and semi-auto capabilities. Some examples: Films
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