Chapter 55: 55: A Good Gun for a Good Hand
In recent years, most arms dealers had focused their attention on high-tech weaponry such as drones, with few willing to invest in further research and development for guns, a product that had matured over time.
However, the performance data and structure of the G29, along with its unparalleled "technology attributes," still managed to catch the eye of Joe Ga, a "professional insider."
This rifle uses the .338 Magnum cartridge, with an effective range of 1500 meters.
Standard equipment includes a Steiner 5-25×56mm military scope, B&T ROTEX suppressor.
The unloaded rifle weighs 7.53 kilograms, with a barrel length of 686 millimeters (27 inches), foldable stock, and a 10-round magazine.
There are also optional accessories such as a laser rangefinder, close-combat red dot sight, and bipod...
At the defense exhibition, all these accessories together cost 20,000 euros, while the specific price of the gun itself wasn't even provided, perhaps awaiting the civilian version release to determine an accurate cost.
But Joe Ga didn't care about that; upon seeing such an excellent rifle, his first thought was to scan and record, then replicate it.
Actually, the finished product had already been made and was stored in the weapon room on the second floor.
When Joe Ga picked up the G29, lighter than the standard model, he suddenly wondered if that girl Nis had spoken up because she had seen this rifle?
Glancing at the ever-spotless gunroom, he knew Nis was always in charge of cleaning it, and she never pried into the origins of Joe Ga's weapons.
Joe Ga surveyed the exceptional rifles that were originally meant for display and demonstration of capabilities and, after some thought, also picked up a P90 submachine gun, as well as a Five-seven pistol that shared the same 5.7mm caliber.
Together, these three guns should satisfy Nis's needs.
Although the G39 was still a bolt-action rifle, it had a capacity of ten rounds and used .338 Magnum cartridges— with a range well over 1500 meters, it was definitely sufficient, and as a personal weapon, much lighter and more convenient than a 12.7mm caliber anti-materiel rifle.
The foldable stock made carrying the G29 very convenient, and the version that Joe Ga created weighed only 6.5 kilograms, adding up to less than 7.5 kilograms with accessories, which wouldn't be too burdensome for a girl like Nis to carry.
Best of all, the parts processed by Joe Ga's Omnipotent Toolbox were more precise than the original factory parts, reaching virtually the limits of theoretical precision, with every component fitting seamlessly without any flaws.
The theoretical shooting accuracy of this rifle was even higher than the manufacturer's tested accuracy.
Having packed the three rifles into a box to take downstairs, Joe Ga placed the box on the table and said with a smile, "Since you want to switch guns, I'll definitely support you.
But since we're our own people, of course, I can't charge you for these guns. Take them and use them, if there are any problems, come directly to me, and I'll take responsibility for adjusting them for you."
Nis opened the gun case and glanced inside, not showing much enthusiasm for the P90 and Five-seven, but she seemed quite attached to the G29.
The moment she held the G29, Nis understood Joe Ga's idea of pairing her with the unusual 5.7mm caliber submachine gun and pistol—it was to help her reduce weight as much as possible.
The P90 is very small and light, with a magazine capacity of 40 rounds, which is quite large.
When going out for combat, carrying only the P90 with two or three magazines would suffice for close-quarters defense.
The 5.7 mm bullets of the Five-Seven pistol are compatible with the P90, which was Joe Ga's way of solving the issue of having too many different types of bullets as much as possible.
Now, the combined weight of these three guns and their ammo has not exceeded 13 kilograms, which is absolutely a blessing for a female sniper like Nis.
Although Nis isn't very good with submachine guns, she still felt Joe Ga's attentiveness and his disregard for the cost.
Delighted, Nis didn't care about Joe Ga's so-called "freebie." She took out one hundred thousand US dollars from her purse and pushed the remaining two hundred thousand to Joe Ga.
While constantly adjusting the G29, she said, "This is my gun, I have to pay for it myself."
Joe Ga was already somewhat used to Nis's personality. He shook his head and said, "You don't need to pay that much; taking this money seems like I'm ripping you off."
Nis carefully tried adjusting the angle indicator on the scope and joyfully said, "This is the sighting device of my dreams, this angle indicator is so handy."
As if suddenly remembering something, Nis looked at Joe Ga and said, "I need soft-core body armor-piercing bullets and armor-piercing bullets. I would like to go to the grasslands tomorrow to find a place to test them out."
Joe Ga understood that state of eagerness for hunting, and he was just as impatient to try things out after assembling his SVD.
For snipers like Nis, getting familiar with their own gun is almost compulsory and is a lesson best not stopped before retirement.
Waving his hand to indicate she shouldn't worry about the ammunition, Joe Ga pointed to the P90 and the handgun, and said, "Try to get familiar with these two as well. When I go out for business in the future, you can't always run far and hide. Most of the time, you have to stay with me.
I've tried these guns, and they really are very easy to use. Even if you don't like them, you have to get comfortable with them as soon as possible."
Joe Ga originally just meant to give friendly advice, but Nis reacted as if she had received an order, standing straight and nodding solemnly, "I understand!"
Seeing Nis's expression, Joe Ga felt she might indeed understand, but there was something not quite right, though he couldn't put his finger on what it was.
Nis's overly compliant demeanor was unsettling for Joe Ga.
He recalled his interactions with Nis, and it seemed that aside from issues about 'revenge,' Nis never contradicted him.
She went to learn how to fly planes when asked to, and she agreed to practice with submachine guns when told.
This girl took promises seriously!
Although it really was for her own good, Joe Ga still felt awkward as if he had become some kind of spiritual pillar for Nis, and that feeling was very unreal.
A girl who would score at least 80 in looks, could kill, do household chores, and was obedient to your words— that feeling was really strange.
Joe Ga had a lot of things he wanted to say, but it seemed Nis didn't care at all.
She picked up a night-vision kit from the gun case and mounted it at the front of the scope, then holding the gun she walked into the yard, climbed over the courtyard wall with a ladder, and looked around with the gun...
Joe Ga looked at the cash Nis left on the sofa. He put ten thousand in a bag and returned the remaining two hundred and ninety thousand to its place.
Nis's character was clear; not taking money was definitely not an option, but since they were all on the same side, ten thousand was enough!