Girardi ES9

Girardi ES9

Girardi ES9 is a semi-automatic pistol that will appear in Grand Theft Auto VI. It is Jason's standard weapon, seen in the game's trailer. The pistol is manufactured by Girardi, a new Italian weapons manufacturer in the GTA universe.

Description and Design

The Girardi ES9 is a typical semi-automatic pistol with a distinctive open slide. Its appearance resembles the real-life Beretta 92FS, particularly in the shape of the slide and frame. In the game, the pistol is named after the fictional Girardi brand. A notable feature is that for the Ultimate Edition, the pistol will have custom engravings, making it an exclusive variant.

Real-Life Prototype

The prototype is the Italian Beretta 92FS pistol. The Girardi company in GTA is based on Beretta, as evidenced by the similar logo. The Beretta 92FS is a semi-automatic double/single-action pistol chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, with a 15-round magazine. It is widely used by military and police forces worldwide.

Characteristics and Handling

The Girardi ES9 boasts balanced characteristics: moderate damage, high rate of fire, and good accuracy. The magazine capacity is likely standard for pistols at 15 rounds. Fire mode is exclusively semi-automatic. The pistol is expected to be effective in close and medium range.

Tuning and Customization

Players can install various attachments and change colors. The trailer and pre-release materials mention a suppressor, a laser sight, and possibly scopes. The game will also allow changing the pistol's colors (tints).

Appearance in GTA 6

The Girardi ES9 was spotted in official GTA 6 trailers, where Jason fires it. The pistol is also mentioned in the Ultimate Edition description as one of the exclusive items. Thus, the Girardi ES9 is Jason's canonical weapon and will likely be available from the start. Exact acquisition details will be revealed after the game's release.