M1 Garand

The is a DMR added in the v0.5.0 "" update on July 26, 2018. It can also be known as an infantry rifle. It fires 8 powerful rounds in semi-automatic patterns. Although its high damage per shot, accuracy, and shot speed make it useful as a long-ranged weapon, its high DPS allows it to be useful in close quarters as well. The M1 Garand uses 7.62mm (blue) Ammunition like the M39 EMR, except it does more damage, much rarer, and fires quicker.

Sounds
Firing 1

Firing 2 (when empty)

Reloading

Swapping To

Using

 * The M1 Garand's high bullet speed and accuracy make it well-suited to long-range combat (8x scope or 15x).
 * The M1 Garand has the same delay as an M39 EMR, meaning that those who master the M39 can easily get used to the firing rate M1 Garand.
 * However, the higher DPS and smaller clip size require an adjustment in strategy.
 * The high damage per bullet means that you can take out an unarmored player in 4 shots, or half the clip.
 * Although the M1 Garand's fast fire rate is very forgiving of missed shots, its small clip size is not. Shots should be spammed, but only when there is a clear shot.
 * The M1 Garand is best when paired with an Assault Rifle. (SPAS-12 is an exception, but still, an LMG or an Assault Rifle is better suited with this gun). What you can do is chip away their health from a long range, and then finish them off from a safe distance with an AR or LMG. A shotgun would be risky as they could take advantage of you not having a full auto gun and would spray you from a distance.

Countering

 * Being a DMR, it is recommended to get up close to a user, blasting your opponent with a Shotgun or SMG.
 * Dodging will also prove effective, due to the small clip size.

Trivia



 * The iconic "ping" of the M1 Garand is heard on a full reload, but not during a reload where the clip is still loaded.
 * The icon on the M1 Garand shows it with a strap, although this is not seen on the actual M1 Garand when picked up.
 * The M1 was dubbed "the greatest battle implement ever devised" by US General George S. Patton in the Second World War. It gave American troops a distinct advantage over bolt-action rifle armed opponents.
 * The in-game version shoots a 7.62x39, while the real-life variant shoots a .30-06 Springfield.
 * This gun was later replaced by the M14 within the U.S. Army.
 * Reloading it even though it still has bullets isn't possible because you would have to reload at the moment the clip comes out.

Pros

 * Decent DPS
 * High damage
 * Decent Reload time
 * Long range
 * Extremely accurate

Cons

 * Low Magazine
 * Sends out a loud ping when magazine is empty, which means that the opponent will attack you while you're reloading

Rarity
The M1 Garand is extremely rare, only spawning in Golden Aidrops.

Re-Skinning
The M1 Garand, along with the M249, AWM-S, and M4A1-S was reskinned in the v0.6.7 "Community Collage" update on November 29, 2018, making it more detailed. The reskinning features the top part of the Garand, and looks like the real like M1 Garand, and it also fits with the M1's icon.

Links

 * http://surviv.io/img/loot/loot-weapon-garand.svg