Navy Revolver
Reward connected to the Los Santos Slasher investigation.
Key Takeaways
The Navy Revolver is an Online-only single-action revolver whose identity comes from its heavy shot and slower handling rather than a Mk II conversion path.
Online-only availability
In Grand Theft Auto Online, the Navy Revolver is obtained by completing the Los Santos Slasher clue hunt; it is not a Story Mode weapon.
Single-action handling
Its single-action design gives the revolver a deliberate firing rhythm, so follow-up shots are slower than with the Double-Action Revolver.
Heavy close-range pressure
The Navy Revolver’s main combat advantage is strong per-shot impact at close range, rewarding deliberate shots instead of sustained rapid fire.
Slower follow-up shots
Its measured action and revolver reload make missed shots more costly when facing several opponents or targets at once.
No Mk II conversion
The Navy Revolver does not have a separate Mk II version or Mk II special-ammunition progression; its customization remains distinct from that system.
A specialist revolver choice
Compared with the Double-Action Revolver, it favors impact and deliberate handling over faster repeated fire, making the choice depend on the player’s preferred revolver role.
Overview
The Navy Revolver is a distinctive revolver-class pistol in GTA Online, introduced through the Los Santos Slasher mystery rather than ordinary Story Mode progression. Its deliberate firing rhythm and hard-hitting revolver role give it a different identity from GTA’s faster conventional pistols.
The weapon exists primarily as an investigative reward: players encounter it by following the Los Santos Slasher clue chain and surviving the resulting confrontation. That origin gives the Navy Revolver a stronger connection to GTA Online’s mystery content than to the standard Ammu-Nation progression. It is not a Story Mode weapon, so references to its acquisition or use should be kept within the Online context.
In combat, the Navy Revolver is suited to deliberate shots rather than sustained pistol fire. Its revolver design gives it a weightier handling profile than compact semi-automatic pistols, while its limited cylinder makes missed shots and poor timing more consequential. This makes it a sidearm with a defined rhythm, not simply another interchangeable entry in the pistol roster.
The Navy Revolver is also distinct from GTA Online’s upgrade-oriented Mk II weapons. It is presented as a named standalone firearm tied to a specific content route, with its identity coming from its model, firing behaviour and mystery-related acquisition rather than from a Mk II conversion path. The page therefore treats the base weapon and its availability as Online-specific subjects.
For players choosing between sidearms, the Navy Revolver is most relevant when they want a revolver’s measured pace and individual-shot emphasis instead of the quicker follow-up fire associated with many standard pistols. Its main significance is consequently both mechanical and contextual: it offers a different close-range handling profile while serving as the tangible reward for one of GTA Online’s Slasher investigations.
Statistics
In-game values on GTA V's 0–100 stat bars, with the real magazine figure alongside. Taken from the project's verified weapons database, not from generated text.
- CategoryHandguns
- Magazine6
- Story ModeNo
- OnlineGTA Online: The Diamond Casino Heist
- How to getCasino Story missions / Ammu-Nation
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar handguns
| Weapon | Damage | Fire Rate | Accuracy | Range | Magazine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Revolver | 65 | 18 | 60 | 28 | 6 |
| Stun Gun | — | 10 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| Double-Action Revolver | 68 | 18 | 62 | 30 | 6 |
| Heavy Revolver | 62 | 20 | 60 | 32 | 6 |
| Marksman Pistol | 58 | 20 | 70 | 45 | 1 |
Damage, fire rate, accuracy and range are GTA V's own 0–100 stat scales; magazine is the real figure. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
How to Obtain
- GTA Online access; the Los Santos Slasher mystery must be completed.
- The five investigation clues must be found before the Slasher encounter can occur.
- The Navy Revolver is tied to GTA Online content introduced with The Diamond Casino & Resort update; no separate DLC purchase or rank requirement is needed.
- 01In GTA Online, begin the Los Santos Slasher mystery and investigate all five clue locations associated with the case. The clues are spread across Los Santos and Blaine County; the investigation advances after each clue is examined.
- 02After the fifth clue, remain in GTA Online during the Slasher’s nighttime attack window. The Los Santos Slasher then ambushes the player in Blaine County; kill the attacker to complete the encounter.
- 03The Navy Revolver is awarded automatically for killing the Los Santos Slasher. It is not a Story Mode weapon, mission-store purchase, random enemy drop, or NG+ reward.
Availability
The Navy Revolver is an Online-only weapon and does not have a standard Story Mode availability.
Requires Complete the Los Santos Slasher treasure-hunt sequence to unlock the weapon.
Introduced with The Diamond Casino Heist update. Online availability and acquisition are separate from Story Mode.
Mechanics and Handling
The Navy Revolver is a deliberate close-to-mid-range sidearm in GTA Online. Its revolver design rewards measured shots rather than sustained fire: each trigger pull produces a distinct, heavy report and a noticeable recovery before the weapon is ready for the next shot. This makes rushed follow-up fire less reliable than allowing the sight picture to settle, especially when engaging several targets in sequence.
Single-action firing rhythm
The weapon’s handling is governed by its slow revolver cadence rather than a conventional pistol-style firing loop. It is most dependable when used for controlled single shots, with the player briefly correcting aim between attacks. Rapidly clicking through a close fight can produce a less consistent result because the firing animation, recoil and recovery time limit how quickly accurate follow-up shots can be placed.
Recoil, precision and target choice
The Navy Revolver combines strong per-shot impact with handling that favors deliberate aiming. Recoil is part of its practical trade-off: follow-up shots require more correction than they would with a faster-firing handgun. Its precision is therefore most useful when the player can expose a target briefly, place a shot deliberately and use cover or distance to avoid being forced into uncontrolled exchanges. Headshots are particularly valuable, but the weapon does not remove the need to manage its firing rhythm.
Cylinder reload and ammunition economy
The revolver uses a limited cylinder rather than a detachable magazine. Once the cylinder is empty, the reload animation interrupts the weapon’s otherwise simple point-and-fire routine, so firing every available round without regard for the next engagement can leave the player committed to a reload at an inconvenient moment. In practice, the Navy Revolver suits players who preserve shots for clear targets and reload during safe pauses instead of treating it like a high-capacity sidearm.
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- The revolver format supports deliberate, accurate single shots rather than sustained automatic fire.
- Its six-round cylinder gives each shot meaningful impact, while the weapon remains compact enough for ordinary sidearm use.
- The Navy Revolver has a distinctive heavy-handling profile that suits players who prefer measured trigger pulls over rapid follow-up fire.
Weaknesses
- The six-round capacity limits forgiveness when several enemies are present, especially if multiple shots miss.
- Its slow follow-up-shot rhythm makes it less suitable for suppressing targets or responding to several attackers at once.
- Reloading after exhausting the cylinder creates a clear vulnerability, so poor shot selection can leave the user without immediate follow-up fire.
Best uses
- Use it for controlled close-to-mid-range engagements where targets can be addressed one at a time.
- It suits players who value a revolver’s deliberate handling and can manage the gaps between shots.
- Choose a higher-capacity or faster-firing sidearm when fighting groups, driving, or needing continuous pressure.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Weapon | Class relationship | Handling and role distinction | Notable availability or variant difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Revolver | More conventional heavy revolver alternative; compare for a slower, hard-hitting sidearm role rather than rapid pistol fire. | Available in both Story Mode and GTA Online; also has a Mk II variant in GTA Online. | — |
| Double-Action Revolver | Faster-firing, lower-commitment revolver handling; better suited to repeated shots than the Navy Revolver's deliberate single-action feel. | Available in Story Mode and GTA Online; its GTA Online version is tied to a separate treasure-hunt unlock. | — |
| Vintage Pistol | Shares a slower, deliberate firing profile but uses pistol handling rather than revolver handling, making reload and follow-up-shot behaviour the main distinction. | Available in Story Mode and GTA Online; it is a semi-automatic pistol rather than a revolver. | — |
Lore and Design
In GTA Online, the Navy Revolver is closely associated with the Los Santos Slasher mystery. Its significance comes from that dedicated story thread rather than from a large body of item lore: the weapon serves as the reward connected to completing the investigation and confronting the Slasher. This makes it one of the game’s weapons with a direct relationship to a named mystery character, rather than merely a firearm available through ordinary purchasing or combat progression.
The revolver also connects GTA Online’s contemporary setting with a deliberately archaic weapon presentation, but the game does not establish a detailed historical origin, named manufacturer, or explicit real-world inspiration for it. Those details should not be inferred from the weapon’s appearance or name. The documented association is the Los Santos Slasher storyline and its reward structure; broader claims about cultural inspiration, developer intent, or a canonical relationship to Red Dead Redemption should be treated as unsupported unless confirmed by official material.
Trivia
- The Navy Revolver was introduced to GTA Online through the Los Santos Slasher mystery rather than as a routine early-game Ammu-Nation weapon.
- After obtaining it, players can complete the Navy Revolver Challenge by making kills with the weapon; the challenge provides a separate cash reward from the revolver itself.
- Completing the GTA Online challenge also connects to Red Dead Online by unlocking the related Lowry’s Revolver opportunity for linked players.