Gunsmith - Part 1

Gunsmith - Part 1

A simple guide for Gunsmith Part 1 in Escape from Tarkov. Learn how to build the required MP-133 shotgun, find the right parts, and complete Mechanic’s first weapon build quest fast!

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To complete this quest, you need to find or buy an and modify it to match Mechanic’s requirements. Make sure your weapon has the correct stats and attachments before handing it in.



specifications:

  • 60 Durability

  • 45 or greater ergonomics

  • 850 or less recoil

  • 4 or fewer cells of space

  • A magazine with a capacity of at least 5

  • Any tactical device (such as the NcSTAR Tactical Blue Laser in our guide)

Important: If you found the shotgun on a Scav during a raid, it is often damaged. Mechanic will not accept it if its durability is below 60. Check the durability carefully — but the easiest option is to buy a fresh MP-133.



In this guide we will be relying on the we bought from Jaeger for 23.869 roubles!

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Shopping list:

MP-133 153 plastic pistol grip


Name: MP-133/153 plastic pistol grip.
Sold By: Jaeger on level 1.







NcSTAR Tactical Blue Laser


Name: NcSTAR Tactical Blue Laser.
Sold By: Skier on level 1.







MP-133 custom plastic forestock with rails


Name: MP-133 custom plastic forestock with rails.
Sold By: Skier on level 2.

Since this quest is given to us so early, it will be more convenient to do a barter with Mechanic on level 1.

Fastest way to do barter:

Mechanic can trade MP-133 custom plastic forestock with rails for HDD.
You can get it on ground zero while doing other quests in this building!

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