The Micro SMG is a weapon appearing in Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto Advance, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
Description[]
The Micro SMG has appeared in all games in the 3D Universe. The weapon's name on the HUD has changed various times as it recurred through the series:
- In GTA III, the submachine gun is named Uzi.
- In GTA Vice City, the submachine gun is named Uz-1.
- In GTA Advance, the submachine gun is named Uz-I.
- In GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Vice City Stories, the submachine gun is named Micro SMG.
Across the 3D Universe, the Micro SMG is always the cheapest and most traditional submachine gun of every game, as opposed to the more contemporary and expensive SMG, as well as being a common sight in the hands of many gangs in the later missions throughout the games.
Design[]
The Micro SMG is based on variants of the real-life Uzi:
- In Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto Advance, the Uzi/Uz-I is modeled after a Micro Uzi (with the folding stock removed), an even smaller version that has some resemblance with the MAC-10.
- In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Uz-1/Micro SMG is modeled after a full-size Uzi, complete with a stock and a large barrel handle on the lower side, in front of the trigger grip.
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Micro SMG is modeled after a Micro Uzi, but lacks a stock hinge on its rear. It replaces the Mac 10's role from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City due to the Uz-1 model being cut during development.
The weapon is favored by gang members, and law enforcement units including the SWAT and Vice Squad.
It is one of the few weapons that used real-life names in the original releases of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, appearing as the Uzi 9mm in the day-one v1.40 release for the PlayStation 2. It was renamed Uz-1 in later releases. Rockstar North remodeled and renamed the weapon in later versions of GTA Vice City, possibly to avoid copyright and trademark infringements.
Performance[]
The Micro SMG behaves differently depending on the game in which it appears. In Grand Theft Auto III, it takes the form of the compact Uzi, which allows the player to run while firing. This version holds 25 rounds, and has a moderate rate of fire and damage.
The Grand Theft Auto: Vice City rendition is a full-sized model of the real-life Uzi, which means the player can only fire while in a stationary position. It holds 30 rounds, and has a high rate of fire equal to that of the Mac 10. When compared to it, it deals higher damage (the same as in GTA III), at the expense of not allowing Tommy to run while firing (while the Mac 10 does).
In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the player can run while firing the weapon, since this version is a compact Uzi. It also has higher magazine capacity of 50 rounds, but has a rather slow rate of fire equal to that of the Tec-9. Its capabilities can be quite lethal at close range, but it will often miss the target at longer ranges due to its heavy recoil, so it is advised to fire short bursts at distances. Depending on the weapon skill, some of the weapon's attributes change:
- At 'Poor' (default) weapon skill, the Micro SMG has similar stats to other renditions, albeit with a lower rate of fire and range.
- After reaching the 'Gangster' weapon skill with the Micro SMG, the weapon slightly improves in accuracy and range (both lock-on and weapon).
- After reaching the 'Hitman' weapon skill, Carl Johnson will dual-wield them, making them even more effective due to the increased fire rate. Lock-on range also improves slightly and matches with the overall range, and magazine size increases from 50 to 100 rounds.
In Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, the Micro SMG behaves like its counterpart from GTA Vice City. However, in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, it has a lowered rate of fire (along with the Mac 10), which means it is outclassed by the SMG in nearly every way, since the latter has the same fire rate but deals much higher damage.
Gallery[]
The Uzi 9mm in the original PlayStation 2 version of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (v1.40).
HUD Icons[]
Grand Theft Auto III, PlayStation 2 version.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
Official Screenshots[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- Harwood, Portland – At the corner of the concrete embankment just northeast of the car crusher at the Harwood Autocrusher and Junkyard.
- Saint Mark's, Portland - In one of the backyards running along an alleyway. From Momma's Restaurante, go south to the next block and turn left into the alley right next to a shop with a green awning. Once inside the alley, head east then turn left at the third opening (near the police bribe). Turn east to find the weapon next to a hidden package.
- Red Light District, Portland - Available to buy from Ammu-Nation for $800 after completing Cipriani's Chauffeur.
- Trenton, Portland - On top of Liberty City Sawmills (near the large teal rooftop on the west side), next to a body armor pickup. Walk along the very low wall near the bus station, and jump over the sawmill wall. Then go over to the large mound of sawdust to gain access to the rooftop.
- Newport, Staunton Island – Available to buy from Ammu-Nation for $800 after completing Last Requests.
- Spawns at each safehouse after collecting 20 Hidden Packages.
- Used by the Leone Family during Big'n'Veiny and Espresso-2-Go!.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- Ocean Beach – Behind the Ocean Beach Pay 'n' Spray inside a fenced area, reachable on foot.
- Washington Beach – Near the front of the tall apartment building with a swimming pool.
- North Point Mall – Available to buy from Ammu-Nation for $400 from the start of the game.
- Prawn Island – On the front porch of the Mendez Mansion.
- Downtown – Under the stairs that lead to the rooftop of the Skumole Shack, just northeast of The Greasy Chopper.
- Used by SWAT agents, Vercetti Gang members (once the storyline is completed) and the Vice Squad.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Micro SMG's locations map
- Ganton, Los Santos – Underneath the bridge that connects Ganton and East Los Santos.
- East Beach, Los Santos - On top of a building along the crooked uphill road that leads to East Los Santos and Los Flores.
- Angel Pine, Whetstone – Behind the easternmost trailer in the trailer park.
- Doherty, San Fierro – Beside the Doherty Garage after photographing all 50 Snapshots.
- Esplanade North, San Fierro - On Pier 69, behind the building where a Well Stacked Pizza store is located.
- Verdant Meadows, Bone County – Inside a destroyed plane, in one of the cylindrical parts.
- Redsands West, Las Venturas – Behind a dumpster in the alley behind the Redsands West Safehouse.
- Available to buy from Ammu-Nation for $500 after the completion of Doberman.
- Used by Ballas, Varrios Los Aztecas, and Da Nang Boys gang members.
- Used by enemy gangs during Gang Warfares.
- Used by the SWAT.
Grand Theft Auto Advance[]
- Available to purchase from Ammu-Nation for $800.
- Spawns at every safehouse after collecting 20 Hidden Packages.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]
- Chinatown, Portland – Next to a diner under the Callahan Bridge and the El-Train tracks.
- Red Light District, Portland - Available to buy from Ammu-Nation for $600 upon completion of Don in 60 Seconds.
- Newport, Staunton Island – Available to buy from Ammu-Nation for $600 after completing Driving Mr Leone.
- Cedar Grove , Shoreside Vale – Underneath the bridge leading to Pike Creek.
- SWAT Team Members – Killing them will cause them to drop their gun.
- Used by the Colombians, Yakuza (PS2 only) and Southside Hoods.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- Downtown – On the roof of a small building accessible by stairs, north of The Mendez Building.
- Downtown - Available at the Ammu-Nation store from the start of the game for $600, but discounted to $450 after completing Phil's Shooting Range.
- Vice Point – Next to a jetty where a Violator spawns. The Micro SMG is located just across the Leaf Links Golf Club.
- Used by SWAT Team Members, the Vice Squad, Bikers and Sharks.
Beta Content[]
The Micro SMG model from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, also known as the Uz-1, was intended to make a return in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
The only leftover of this weapon model in the final game lies in the Big Smoke's Crack Palace interior, where it is attached to the hands of Big Smoke's statue as part of a single model.
Promotional screenshot of the mission Drive-By, featuring Micro SMGs instead of Tec-9s.
A second returning SMG class weapon from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the Mac 10, was renamed during development as the new "Micro SMG". Developer notes for the weapon pickup locations (on the uncompiled initial.sc file) refer to the existing "Micro SMG" in the final version as the Mac 10[1][2][3][4], as well as in-game dialogue for Nines and AK's and an unused dialogue for Photo Opportunity, confirming the replacement of the weapon. The HUD icon for the existing "Micro SMG" resembles the Mac 10 rather than its Uzi Pistol-inspired design.
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