GP-31 Grenade Pistol

The GP-31 is a breach-loaded grenade launcher module, affixed to a compact stand-alone platform to turn it into a sidearm.
It fires one explosive impact grenade, comparable to that used by the GL-21 Grenade Launcher, and needs to be reloaded every shot. The weapon's ammunition is extremely limited, 1 in the tube + 8 spare grenades in total, requiring them to be used sparingly. Ammunition pickups will only replenish 1 grenade, while supply pickups restore 2. It is heavily recommended to deploy with the Hellpod Space Optimization booster as the player only deploys with 4 extra grenades for the launcher, which is hard to top-up completely due to the low replenish rate.
=== Role ===
In addition to the obvious destructive applications, the weapon can still be used to seal bug holes and destroy automaton fabricators, as you could with the GL-21. As a pistol, it is a one-handed weapon and can be fired on the move, or while holding an object.
Since it counts as an impromptu impact grenade, using the GP-31 gives Helldivers an option to take another type of grenade into battle as this already covers their explosive needs, expanding one's tactical flexibility, at the cost of reliable close-range defense.
==Notes==
*According to the official Helldivers 2 X (formerly Twitter) account, this was apparently born the idea of an R&D intern, where they suggested making a pistol that fires grenades instead of bullets. While the intern was executed for the mutinous act of an unauthorized suggestion to a superior officer, they were later posthumously promoted to Sergeant for their ingenuity.
Category:Weapons (Helldivers 2)
Category:Secondary Weapons (Helldivers 2)