Heavy Revolver Mk II
Heavy Revolver Mk II is a sidearm in Grand Theft Auto V or GTA Online, designed for drive-by combat and close-to-medium encounters.
Key Takeaways
The Heavy Revolver Mk II is an Online-only conversion of the Heavy Revolver, trading the base weapon’s straightforward sidearm role for access to the Mk II weapon system and specialised ammunition options.
Online conversion
It is a GTA Online Mk II weapon rather than a separate Story Mode firearm; conversion requires access to a Weapon Workshop and the base Heavy Revolver.
Heavy sidearm profile
Its defining role is deliberate, high-impact handgun fire rather than sustained automatic output, making shot placement more important than volume of fire.
Special-ammo platform
The conversion supports selected Mk II ammunition types, allowing the weapon’s practical role to change through ammunition choice rather than through its core frame alone.
Clear trade-off
Compared with faster-firing pistols and machine pistols, its slower firing rhythm makes missed shots and close-range pressure more costly.
Base-versus-Mk II distinction
The Mk II version is more than a cosmetic variant: its workshop conversion and ammunition compatibility are the main reasons to choose it over the standard Heavy Revolver.
Overview
Heavy Revolver Mk II is the upgraded revolver variant for GTA Online, built around deliberate, high-impact shots rather than sustained automatic fire. It expands the Heavy Revolver’s role with the Mk II weapon system and is intended for players who want a powerful sidearm with modification and special-ammunition options.
The weapon is a GTA Online firearm and does not belong to the Story Mode arsenal. It is a Mk II conversion of the Heavy Revolver, so its identity comes from both the underlying revolver platform and the additional configuration options provided through the Online weapon-upgrade system. That makes it more than a cosmetic alternate model.
In combat, the Heavy Revolver Mk II rewards controlled trigger pulls and deliberate target selection. Its revolver format gives it a slower, more committed firing rhythm than automatic pistols and many other sidearms, while its heavy-hitting role makes individual shots more consequential. It is best understood as a precision-oriented close-to-mid-range sidearm rather than a replacement for a rifle or machine pistol.
The Mk II designation also places the weapon within GTA Online’s broader Weapon Workshop system. Depending on the player’s available research and equipment, the platform can be configured with specialist ammunition and other weapon-system modifications. Those options change how the revolver fits a loadout, but they do not remove its core limitation: its firing rhythm and ammunition economy demand more discipline than a high-capacity automatic weapon.
For players choosing between related sidearms, the Heavy Revolver Mk II occupies the forceful, methodical end of the pistol category. It suits a loadout that values decisive shots, specialized ammunition, and a distinctive revolver handling profile. Players who prioritize rapid follow-up fire, large ammunition reserves, or uncomplicated general-purpose use may find a conventional pistol, automatic pistol, or another Mk II sidearm more practical.
How to Obtain
- GTA Online; Heavy Revolver owned.
- Access to a Weapon Workshop that supports Mk II weapon conversions.
- The Heavy Revolver Mk II is not a Story Mode weapon, and it is not obtained as a guaranteed mission reward, boss drop, or one-per-playthrough pickup.
- 01In GTA Online, obtain the standard Heavy Revolver through its regular weapon-purchase route, then retain it in your weapon inventory; the Mk II is a conversion of that base weapon rather than a separate mission or enemy drop.
- 02Take the Heavy Revolver to a Weapon Workshop in an eligible GTA Online property or mobile command vehicle, select the Heavy Revolver Mk II conversion, and pay the displayed conversion cost. The workshop confirms the upgrade immediately after purchase.
Availability
Heavy Revolver Mk II is not available in GTA V Story Mode.
Requires Own the base Heavy Revolver and access a Weapon Workshop to convert it to the Mk II version.
The Mk II conversion and its special-ammunition options are GTA Online weapon-system features; availability is not tied to rotating Gun Van stock.
Mechanics and Handling
The Heavy Revolver Mk II is a semi-automatic, cylinder-fed sidearm built around deliberate, high-impact shots rather than sustained fire. Its handling rewards controlled trigger pulls: the weapon can deliver strong close-range pressure, but missed shots are costly because the firing cycle and reload do not support the same continuous output as an automatic pistol or SMG.
The revolver’s main practical limitation is recovery between engagements. Its cylinder must be replenished through a dedicated revolver reload, so firing until empty creates a more noticeable downtime than topping up a conventional magazine. Reload behind cover or after disengaging rather than treating the weapon as a general-purpose automatic sidearm.
Single-shot pressure and range control
The Heavy Revolver Mk II is most dependable when used inside its practical fighting distance, where deliberate shots can be placed on exposed targets. It does not provide a burst, automatic, or multi-projectile attack pattern, so missed shots do not create compensating volume. At longer distances, the slower rhythm makes accuracy and target timing more important than simply holding the trigger.
Mk II ammunition behaviour
The Weapon Workshop can configure the Mk II for several ammunition types, including incendiary, hollow point, full metal jacket, and explosive ammunition when their respective requirements are met. These are functional changes rather than cosmetic ammunition labels: incendiary rounds can ignite targets, hollow point rounds are intended for unarmoured targets, full metal jacket rounds improve performance against armoured targets and some vehicle surfaces, and explosive rounds create an impact blast. Each option trades general-purpose consistency for a specific matchup, so the default ammunition remains the least specialised choice.
Reload and ammunition economy
Special ammunition is limited compared with the weapon’s default supply, making the selected loadout part of the handling decision. Explosive and incendiary effects can add crowd-control or pressure value, but they should not be treated as a replacement for accurate shot placement. The revolver’s finite cylinder and deliberate reload also make ammunition conservation relevant during longer activities, particularly when a target does not justify a specialised round.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Delivers strong single-shot impact, making deliberate hits effective against exposed enemies without relying on automatic fire.
- The Mk II conversion supports specialised ammunition, including explosive rounds, giving the weapon a role beyond conventional sidearm use.
- Its revolver format provides a straightforward point-and-shoot handling profile with no magazine-management attachments required.
Weaknesses
- The cylinder holds only a small number of rounds, so missed shots and sustained engagements create frequent reload pressure.
- Its slow follow-up-shot rhythm is less forgiving than an automatic pistol or SMG when several enemies attack at once.
- Special ammunition is more situational than standard rounds: explosive or other specialised options can trade general-purpose reliability for a particular combat effect.
Best uses
- Close- to medium-range fights where the user can place individual shots rather than maintain automatic fire.
- A heavy sidearm slot for players who want high per-shot impact and can manage the revolver’s limited cylinder.
- Vehicle or clustered-target pressure when the relevant Mk II explosive-ammunition option is equipped.
- Deliberate cover-based engagements, where the slower firing cycle is less problematic than in open fights against multiple moving targets.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Weapon | Relationship to Heavy Revolver Mk II | Distinctive trade-off | Stated use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Revolver | The direct non-Mk II comparison for players deciding whether conversion features justify keeping the original configuration. | Choose when comparing the Mk II conversion against the unconverted Heavy Revolver in GTA Online. | — |
| Navy Revolver | A separate revolver with its own weapon identity rather than an attachment-based Mk II upgrade path. | A relevant alternative for players who prefer a revolver outside the Heavy Revolver conversion family. | — |
| Double Action Revolver | Prioritizes a different revolver handling profile and acquisition association instead of Heavy Revolver Mk II conversion options. | Consider it when the choice depends on revolver feel and access route rather than Mk II ammunition or workshop options. | — |
| Heavy Pistol Mk II | Shares the Mk II weapon-workshop ecosystem but uses a pistol platform rather than a heavy revolver platform. | Use it when Mk II customization matters but a pistol-style handgun is a better fit than a revolver. | — |