Dragunov SVD

"A semi-automatic sniper rifle from the former Soviet Union. Its fire rate and stopping power make it highly effective for taking down moving targets. - Weapon Description"

The Dragunov SVD is a combat Sniper Rifle added in the 12-16-08 Patch. Costing 1,400 GP for a day, the SVD stands out of the other snipers because of one thing: its scope. The scope is not the usual "green plus sign"; instead, it looks like the scope here (SVD Type) or here [1]. Along with that, it is semi-automatic, like the SR-25 and the MSG-90. The SVD is the most powerful (and heaviest) semi-auto sniper rifle, though it still cannot kill an enemy with full HP within a shot. Unfortunately, the SVD takes a lot of skill to shoot because of the recoil compared to the other semiauto snipers. The SVD also requires the rank of Staff Sergeant 1 to buy it in the Shop. This is also currently the only semi-auto Sniper Rifle to have only 1 shot capabilities, all others are automatic.

SVD Black
The Dragunov Black is a NX-paid Cosmetic Variant of the SVD.

SVD Problem
The Dragunov SVD has one flaw. At times the weapon "stalls" out or jams, preventing the weapon from firing for about 3 seconds. During this time you're a sitting duck. This usually happens when you have the target lined up for your second hit. It's VERY annoying and is what keeps the SVD from being used over the other sniper rifles.

Example

Shot 1: HitShot 2: Miss Shot 3: Target Lined up, Delay of 3 seconds because of Stall -the target either escapes, shoots at you or You Die-

(This failure is completely random, it may happen on any shot number you take, It will not always happen.)

Popularity
The Dragunov SVD is a fairly underused gun, because of it's lack of accuracy, hefty recoil, and the random jamming problem. Most people use it for showing off only.

Trivia

 * The SVD shares the same running and reloading animation with the SG550 and AK-103