M134 Minigun



Based on the M61 Vulcan model used on military aircraft, the M134 Minigun fires lead at an unrivaled level. Shooting up to 4,000 rounds per minute, the M134 Minigun is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. It is a Specialist Item, and IS NOT THE SAME AS the Super Spy's M134 Minigun, and the differences will be described later on.

Statistics
As seen on the right, the Minigun has a relatively low damage rating (a 5 shot kill), but has the highest rate of fire of any weapon in the game. It also has the highest recoil of any weapon, so it is advised to control your firing with Burst Fire or else you'll waste a lot of ammo. The Specialist M134 Minigun uses a 500 ammo clip. Considering it having a 500 ammo clip and it has been stated that it can shoot up to 4,000 rounds per min, the gun can only be shot for 7-8 seconds before it runs out of ammo. The minigun that is picked up in cabin fever on round 20 has 900 rounds instead. The actual rate of fire is around 7 shots per second, 2 shots per second faster than the Uzi.

When using this, it is best to keep the weapon spooled. To spool the weapon, just hold the left click until you establish a feel for the weapon and understand the interval length you are used to. This will keep the barrels spinning and reduce the time needed to begin firing. Just do it enough times so that it doesn't start firing. While you are firing, you cannot sprint, or else your gun will cease to fire. When it does, it will require you to respool it, which will take a few seconds. Beware of lag during your full auto sessions with this gun, as the extreme amount of bullets will cause it to lag from utter speed!

Tips

 * Keep it spooled, or you won't be able to react in CQB
 * Miniguns first recoil up and down for a few seconds then its all horizontal recoil. Keep this in mind.
 * There is no extra ammo, except in Fireteam or in Spy Hunt (pick up case) keep this in mind
 * This gun, like the M32, is considered overpowered. Although it is clearly not as powerful as the M32.