45 Shepherd
Class	Pistol
Cost	100
Ammo	Pistol
Clip size	8
Damage	300
Refire Delay	600
Ragdoll Force	400
Range	100
Trigger	single
Appears in	Saints Row: The Third

The 45 Shepherd^[1] is a weapon in Saints Row: The Third.^[2]

"The handgun of choice for any Saint."

— Weapon description^[2]

Description Edit

The 45 Shepherd is a powerful handgun in Saints Row: The Third. The name suggests that it is the successor of the .44 Shepherd, though visually it is more similar to the GDHC .50. A "brute force" firearm first and foremost, the Shepherd is favored by the various gangs in Steelport due to its flexibility and raw punch.

The Shepherd is a powerful, accurate, slow-firing firearm that is much more potent per-shot and much more accurate (at first) than the KA-1 Kobra favored by law enforcement. By default it holds 8 rounds, and its heavy barrel ensures that it's extremely accurate. Unfortunately, it has a sluggish rate of fire (dual wielding and upgrades both alleviate this) and a harsh kick, which means that using it at long-range involves taking your time and aiming it to get the most out of it, as opposed to filling the air with lead.

Upgrades only make this fierce pistol more so. The level 2 upgrade improves its rate of fire, with the level 3 increasing clip size to 14. The level 4 upgrade gives the Shepherd explosive rounds, which not only have additional punch, but which can send enemies flying through the air or damage multiple foes at once. Unfortunately, the rounds do not discriminate - they are quite capable of causing damage to allied units if fired carelessly, and can even harm the user if they're fired up close.

Players start the game with this and the TEK Z-10.

Weapon BreakdownEdit

PROS:

• More accurate than the KA-1 when first obtained
• Excellent firepower
• Explosive shells can stun targets, send them flying, or damage a tightly-packed group
• Versatile when dual-wielded
• It can destroy vehicles at a much faster rate than the KA-1
• Explosive shells will penetrate anything

CONS:

• Slow fire rate, especially before upgrades
• Kicks hard, making you need to aim at longer-ranged targets
• Smaller magazine than the KA-1
• Blind-fire accuracy is poor
• Explosive shells can damage you, and can cause collateral damage easily

Weapon upgrades Edit

Main article: Weapon Upgrades.

Image	Level	Price	Upgrade
	1	$100	"The handgun of choice for any Saint."
	2	$200	"Increases the rate of fire."
	3	$10,000	"Increase the size of your clips."
	4	$20,000	"Exploding bullets shock your enemies."

Trivia Edit

• The "45" in its name means it fires the .45 ACP round, or possibly the .45 GAP, though given its connection to the .44 Shepard and its raw power, it's more likely chambered in .45 Winchester Magnum.
• The 45 Shepherd looks like a Magnum Research Desert Eagle.

Gallery Edit

• The Protagonist holds a 45 Shepherd while being attacked by a Brute.
• The 45 Shepherd in the weapon selection screen in Saints Row: The Third.
• 45 Sheperd
• 45 Shepherd shown in the weapon wheel

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