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*Though called a HK SL8 sniper rifle in ''[[Stargate SG-1: The Ultimate Visual Guide]]'', the actual weapon shown is called an H&K G3/SG-1 sniper rifle, an accurized and purpose-built variant of the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle. |
*Though called a HK SL8 sniper rifle in ''[[Stargate SG-1: The Ultimate Visual Guide]]'', the actual weapon shown is called an H&K G3/SG-1 sniper rifle, an accurized and purpose-built variant of the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle. |
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− | *Though there is indeed a real HK SL8, it looks nothing like the PSG-1. It is a "civilianized" variant of the 5.56 x 45 mm NATO [[G36]], with a gray polymer chassis, a 10-round single-column magazine, and a thumbhole stock instead of a pistol grip. |
+ | *Though there is indeed a real HK SL8, it looks nothing like the PSG-1. It is a "civilianized" variant of the 5.56 x 45 mm NATO [[G36]], with a gray polymer chassis, a 10-round single-column magazine, and a thumbhole stock instead of a pistol grip. An actual SL8 can be [http://www.imfdb.org/w/images/d/d7/SGSG1SL8.jpg seen in the hands of an SG-15 member] before their ultimately scrubbed mission to determine the location of the [[Aschen]] homeworld. {{Cite|SG1|2001}} |
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Revision as of 10:41, 28 May 2011
< Firearm
The HK SL8 sniper rifle is a rifle used by the SGC. In 2003, Col. O'Neill borrowed one from Penhall to cover the rescue of Rya'c and Bra'tac on Erebus. (SG1: "Orpheus")
Trivia
- Though called a HK SL8 sniper rifle in Stargate SG-1: The Ultimate Visual Guide, the actual weapon shown is called an H&K G3/SG-1 sniper rifle, an accurized and purpose-built variant of the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle.
- Though there is indeed a real HK SL8, it looks nothing like the PSG-1. It is a "civilianized" variant of the 5.56 x 45 mm NATO G36, with a gray polymer chassis, a 10-round single-column magazine, and a thumbhole stock instead of a pistol grip. An actual SL8 can be seen in the hands of an SG-15 member before their ultimately scrubbed mission to determine the location of the Aschen homeworld. (SG1: "2001")