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SG5-K Polymer Handguard

The SG5-K Polymer Handguard is a very rare military handguard attachment for the SG5-K in DayZ. It reduces dispersion by -0.0001, improving SG5-K accuracy by about 3.33%, but it does not add the Universal Flashlight slot that the SG5-K Rail Handguard provides.

Quick item summary

CategoryAttachments
SubcategoryHandguards
Compatible weaponsSG5-K
Size1x2
Weight250 g

Quick answer

The SG5-K Polymer Handguard is a weapon attachment for the SG5-K submachine gun in DayZ. Like other handguards, it reduces the weapon's dispersion cone, improving overall accuracy. On the SG5-K, it lowers base dispersion from 0.003 to 0.0029, giving an accuracy improvement of about 3.33%. It is a very rare military attachment and serves as the simpler SG5-K handguard option compared with the SG5-K Rail Handguard.

In-game description

A polymer handguard with vertical grip for SG5-K submachine gun.

Main Uses

  • Attach to the SG5-K to slightly improve accuracy
  • Reduce the weapon's dispersion cone
  • Use as a simple handguard option for the SG5-K
  • Pair with the SG5-K Lightweight Buttstock for better overall handling
  • Use when you want the accuracy benefit but do not need a mounted flashlight

How to use this item

Attach to an SG5-K

Equip the SG5-K Polymer Handguard onto an SG5-K to reduce dispersion and slightly improve accuracy.

  1. Find an SG5-K.
  2. Find the SG5-K Polymer Handguard.
  3. Drag the handguard onto the SG5-K attachment slot.
  4. Use the reduced dispersion for slightly more consistent aimed shots.

How to get SG5-K Polymer Handguard

  • Search military loot locations.
  • Check high-value military areas, barracks, tents, checkpoints, and military containers.
  • Loot players carrying SG5-Ks or military weapon attachments.

Spawn info

MilitaryVery Rare
  • The SG5-K Polymer Handguard is a very rare military attachment.
  • It is compatible with the SG5-K.
  • It reduces dispersion by -0.0001.
  • Unlike the SG5-K Rail Handguard, it does not provide a Universal Flashlight attachment slot.

Important notes

  • The SG5-K Polymer Handguard only fits the SG5-K.
  • It reduces dispersion by -0.0001.
  • It improves SG5-K accuracy by about 3.33%.
  • The SG5-K's base dispersion is 0.003.
  • With the SG5-K Polymer Handguard attached, dispersion is reduced to 0.0029.
  • It takes 2 inventory slots and weighs 250 g.
  • It is a very rare military loot item.
  • The SG5-K Rail Handguard gives the same listed dispersion reduction while also allowing a Universal Flashlight to be mounted.