StG 44

"Predecessor of AK-47"

- SG/MY description StG 44 (Sturmgewehr 44) or MP44 (Maschinenpistole 44) is a German World War II assault rifle in Counter-Strike Online.

Overview
StG 44 is the first German assault rifle invented in history that holds 30 rounds of 7.92mm Kurz. It appears as the fourth World War II weapons introduced in Counter-Strike Online after M24 Grenade, Thompson Chicago and Luger P08. It can be defined as the middle between Colt M4A1 and AK-47.

This weapon does pretty high damage, has same reload time to the AK-47, medium accuracy and not expensive in match. However, it has lower fire rate than normal assault rifle, has higher recoil than AK-47 and heavy. Thus, it has its unique ammunition type and cannot be shared with other weapons.

This weapon can be upgraded twice, which will has 33 bullets per clip after being upgraded.

Advantages

 * High damage for an assault rifle
 * Short reload time
 * Decent accuracy
 * Standard price for an assault rifle
 * Can be enhanced
 * Purchasable for both teams

Disadvantages

 * Low fire rate for an assault rifle
 * High recoil
 * Heavy weight for an assault rifle
 * Cannot share bullet with other gun
 * Purchaseable by cash points only

Users
Terrorists:
 * Midwest Militia (including Jennifer)

Tips

 * Sometimes due to its high recoil, the user might deal a headshot while firing.
 * This weapon, is recommended for Annihilation maps as most of them will have middle range battles.

Japan
This weapon is released on 9 July 2011. Its permanent sale is sold from 9 July ~ 24 August 2011.

Singapore/Malaysia

 * This weapon is released on 8 February 2012 alongside with Piranesi map. Its permanent sale is available in Shop from 8 ~ 21 Feb 2012.
 * 19 June 2013: Resell for Weapon Enhancement.

Indonesia
This weapon was released on 1st August 2012 alongside with Piranesi map. It was sold for special price from 1 ~ 15 August for Counter-Strike Online Indonesia region's first birthday.

On 29 August 2012, this weapon is avaiable via Code Box.

Turkey
This weapon was released alongside with official launch after Open Beta Test, HK23E and Port on 23 May 2013.

Positive

 * Cheaper (-$100)
 * Higher damage (+1)
 * More accurate (+3%)
 * Shorter reload time (-0.6 seconds)
 * Purchasable for both teams

Neutral

 * Same clip size (30 / 90)

Negative

 * Higher recoil (+14%)
 * Lower fire rate (-1%)
 * Heavier (same weight as M249)

Positive

 * Purchasable for both teams

Neutral

 * Same reload time (2.5 seconds)
 * Same clip size (30 / 90)

Negative

 * More expensive (+$500)
 * Lower damage (-1)
 * Less accurate (-2%)
 * Higher recoil (+2%)
 * Lower fire rate (-1%)
 * Heavier (same weight as M249)

Gallery
Firing sound

Reload sound

Draw sound

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Trivia

 * There are some African and Middle-Eastern militia still using this weapon alongside the AK rifles today although not very common.
 * During reload, the player will perform tactical reloadings.
 * The weapon has the same cocking sound and reload sound as the AK-47. Its firing sound is similar to the AN-94.
 * The MP44 is the first assault rifle ever made in the world. This weapon was used by the German forces within 1943-1945. Nowadays, many assault rifles have been invented and this weapon is now rarely found.
 * There is "Henry Stoner" typing on its texture for first and second upgrade versions.
 * There is "SBK-97000" typing on the Master edition texture.
 * This weapon was designed on September 1943 during World War 2.
 * In the demonstration video, the StG 44 is shown to have a high rate of fire compared to its current version.

StG 44 Gold Edition
Gold-plated version of StG 44. It is 2% lighter than the original weapon and can only be obtained randomly from Code Box.

Did you get the StG44 Gold Edition into your collection now? No, but will try next time No, and I don't want it Yes, and it is great! Yes, but I regret it...

StG 44 Enhanced Editions
StG44 can be enhanced with the Advanced Enhancement Kit.