Springfield Operator

The Operator is a handgun similar in physical charactarisics to the M1911A1 and fires a .45 ACP projectile. The weapon is almost identical to the M1911A1 but with a tactical rail to mount a flashlight. A suppressor can also be fitted on the muzzle to decrease sound and flash emitted from the firearm when firing. In Metal Gear Solid 4, Old Snake receives this weapon upon meeting up with the Metal Gear Mk. II in Act 1 in the Red Zone, close to the militia hideout. The pistol supports balanced stats in MGS4, balancing R.O.F. (rate of fire) with reloding speed, and accuracy with sheer damage. Upon recieving the pistol, it already sports a suppressor, however a suppressor only has a limited number of uses, so you may also purchase up to 99 suppressors at a time from Drebin. You can also purchase a handgun flashlight to mount on the Operator from Drebin. While a great weapon, it has one principal drawback: The gun does not have a specialty. For instance, a Five-Seven has a large clip, and a D.E. (Desert Eagle) sports great damage. THe gun is also featured as a useable weapon in Metal Gear Online, with the same stats as in MGS4. The Operator overall is a great weapon and proves extremely useful in Metal Gear Solid 4, so use it wisely!