Gal SMG
The Gal (full designation: GAL-9 Compact) is a compact 9mm submachine gun developed by an unnamed Eastern European arms manufacturer. It fires from a 30-round box magazine at an extremely high cyclic rate, making it the fastest-firing weapon in Leon's arsenal. Because it uses Handgun Ammo rather than a dedicated SMG cartridge, it benefits from the game's most abundant ammo type — but its rate of fire means it consumes that ammo very quickly. The Gal's primary use case is corridor crowd control: holding down the trigger through a group of zombies staggers all of them simultaneously, preventing grabs and clearing choke points. It is found in a locked weapons cache in the Raccoon City Central District that requires the Military Cache Key, found on a dead Umbrella soldier near the collapsed parking garage.
Stats
Raccoon City Central District — locked weapons cache. Requires Military Cache Key from dead Umbrella soldier near collapsed parking garage.
Crowd control in corridors. High stagger output. Mid-game zombie suppression.
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Upgrade Tree
Total upgrade cost: 52,000 Credits
| Upgrade | Effect | Cost | Requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Lv.2 | Power 0.80 → 1.10 | 3,000 Cr | — |
| Power Lv.3 | Power 1.10 → 1.50 | 5,000 Cr | Power Lv.2 |
| Power Lv.4 | Power 1.50 → 1.80 | 7,000 Cr | Power Lv.3 |
| Power Lv.5 | Power 1.80 → 2.00 | 9,000 Cr | Power Lv.4 |
| Fire Rate Lv.2 | Speed 5.00 → 5.80 | 3,500 Cr | — |
| Fire Rate Lv.3 | Speed 5.80 → 6.50 | 6,000 Cr | Fire Rate Lv.2 |
| Reload Speed Lv.2 | Reload 2.60 → 3.00 | 2,500 Cr | — |
| Reload Speed Lv.3 | Reload 3.00 → 3.50 | 4,000 Cr | Reload Speed Lv.2 |
| Capacity Lv.2 | Capacity 30 → 40 | 3,000 Cr | — |
| Capacity Lv.3 | Capacity 40 → 50 | 5,000 Cr | Capacity Lv.2 |
| Foregrip | Reduces horizontal recoil by 45% — critical for medium range sustained fire accuracy | 4,000 Cr | — |
Exclusive Upgrade (Bonus Content)
20% of fired rounds are recycled back into the magazine on reload — effective capacity becomes 60 rounds with max upgrade. Significantly reduces Handgun Ammo consumption rate.
Expert Tips
The Gal SMG is the best weapon for clearing spiderling clusters during the Titan Spinner fight and infected swarms in the RPD Parking Garage. The Ammo Recycler Exclusive is uniquely strong on Insanity difficulty where ammo is scarce. Pair with Foregrip for medium-range accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gal SMG worth picking up?
Yes, but use it selectively. The Gal is excellent for corridor encounters with multiple zombies — holding the trigger staggers all of them. Avoid using it on bosses where its low power-per-shot is inefficient. Think of it as a utility weapon for crowd control, not a primary damage dealer.
Does the Gal SMG use pistol ammo?
Yes — the Gal uses standard Handgun Ammo. This makes it convenient because Handgun Ammo is the most common ammunition type, but be aware that the Gal fires fast enough to drain your reserves quickly. Don't hold the trigger in long bursts unless you have ammo to spare.