

Explosive shells cause splash-back and collateral damage easily.Requires Fine Aim for accuracy, more so than the KA-1.Explosive shells can stun targets, send them flying, or damage a tightly-packed group.More accurate than the KA-1 when first obtained.Ĭivilians sometimes use this gun when taunting them. The 45 Shepherd is one of the weapons used during the heist on Stilwater 1st National Bank. Unfortunately, the rounds do not discriminate - they are quite capable of causing damage to allied units if fired carelessly, and can even harm the user if they're fired up close. The level 4 upgrade gives the Shepherd explosive rounds, which not only have additional punch, but which can send enemies flying through the air or damage multiple foes at once. The level 2 upgrade improves its rate of fire, with the level 3 increasing clip size to 14. Upgrades only make this fierce pistol more so.

Unfortunately, it has a sluggish rate of fire (dual wielding and upgrades both alleviate this) and a harsh kick, which means that using it at long-range involves taking your time and aiming it to get the most out of it, as opposed to filling the air with lead. By default it holds 8 rounds, and its heavy barrel ensures that it's extremely accurate. The Shepherd is a powerful, accurate, slow-firing firearm that is much more potent per-shot and much more accurate (at first) than the KA-1 Kobra favored by law enforcement. A "brute force" firearm first and foremost, the Shepherd is favored by the various gangs in Steelport due to its flexibility and raw punch. 44 Shepherd, though visually it is more similar to the GDHC. The name suggests that it is the successor of the. The Vice 9 uses the same model as in Saints Row 2.The 45 Shepherd is a powerful handgun in Saints Row: The Third.The KA-1 Kobra uses the same model as in Saints Row: The Third, and uses the Level 1 upgrade visual appearance overall, with the Laser Sight from the Level 4 KA-1.The 9MM Tactical uses the same model as in Saints Row IV.The Navy Pistol is based off the SIG Sauer P226 with a Flashlight.No area-effect damage or knockback, unlike the upgraded Enhanced Heavy Pistol.Consumes ammo faster than the other pistols due to the faster rate of fire and lower damage.Better accuracy than the Enhanced Heavy Pistol when upgraded.Fastest rate of fire of all pistols, especially when Dual Wielded.Larger magazine over the Enhanced Heavy Pistol.Clip Size, Damage, Accuracy and Recoil can all be upgraded 5 levels each, with a separate "ultimate upgrade".
