How to complete Gunsmith Part 1 in Escape From Tarkov

The Gunsmith tasks are part of one of the longest questlines in Escape From Tarkov. If you were curious where the game got its reputation for being complex and awful for newcomers, tasks like this play a big part in that. Gunsmith Part 1 tasks players with modifying a Shotgun to fulfill specific requirements. The issue is, unless you’re a gun enthusiast, you won’t have a clue where to start! Let me show you how to complete Gunsmith Part 1 in Escape From Tarkov and what you get for your hard work.

How to complete Gunsmith Part 1 in Escape From Tarkov

Gunsmith Part 1 is given to us like a riddle, but the most important takeaways are these requirements:

• MP-133 Shotgun
• 60+ Durability
• Ergonomics value of 47 or higher
• Below 850 Recoil
• Must be fitted with an extended magazine
• Must have a Tactical Device attached
• The weapon must take four or fewer slots of space.

What parts do I need for Gunsmith Part 1?

Fortunately, most of the components for this build are available from the Traders at Loyalty Level 1 (LL1). Many of these items can be found on Scavs. You can even get the MP-133 Shotgun, but keep an eye on the Durability stat, as it needs to be 60 or higher for Gunsmith – Part 1. Remember, you can repair weapons in your inventory to increase Durability.

These are the parts we need and where to get them from:

• MP-133 Shotgun – Skier LL1
• Zenit RK-6 tactical foregrip – Skier LL1
• NcSTAR Tactical blue laser LAM-Module – Skier LL1
• ME Cylinder 12ga muzzle adapter – Jaeger LL1
• MP-133/153 plastic pistol grip – Jaeger LL1
• MP-133 custom plastic forestock with rails – Jaeger LL2 or Barter Trade with Mechanic LL1 for x1 Damaged Hard Drive
• GK-02 12ga muzzle break – Jaeger LL2

The MP-133 Shotgun from Skier LL1 comes with a 6 Shell Magazine. This item fulfills our ‘Extended Magazine’ requirement, as the Shotgun can technically have a 4 Shell Magazine instead.

The GK-02 muzzle break is locked behind Jaeger LL2 but is fairly common on dead Scavs. Weapon attachments don’t need the ‘Found in Raid’ tag for Gunsmith tasks, so if you find one, put it in your Secure Container.

How do I put everything together?

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You need to dismantle the MP-133 Shotgun before you can rebuild it with the parts you bought. Double-click on the gun to bring up the ‘Inspect’ tab. Then, drag every attachment off the weapon and add your new ones. When you remove everything, the gun icon will go red. Don’t worry; this just means you can’t equip it.

Finally, turn the task in to unlock Gunsmith Part 2. You’ll also be rewarded 10,000 Rubles, Screw Nuts, Bolts, and a new Gas Block from Mechanic LL1. If Mechanic won’t accept the weapon, double-check the Durability and ensure the gun is empty.

Gunsmith Part 1 is one of many tricky tasks in the early game of Escape From Tarkov. If you’re struggling with the Golden Swag task, check out our guide.