This is a list of submachine guns. It includes Submachine guns (SMG), Machine pistols (MP), Personal defense weapon systems (PDW), and "compact submachine gun-like weapons" not easily categorized. Weapons may fit in more than one category. 1992-? 1950/1953-? 2008-? 1995/1996-? 1984-? 1998-? 1990-? 1993-? 1999/2004-? 1964-? 1985-?

A submachine gun (SMG) is a magazine-fed automatic carbine designed to fire handgun cartridges. The term "submachine gun" was coined by John T. Thompson, the inventor of the Thompson submachine gun, [1] to describe its design concept as an automatic firearm with notably less firepower than a machine gun (hence the prefix "sub-").

3 天之前 · A superior SMG should boast manageable recoil, intuitive controls, and the adaptability to accommodate various attachments. This article delves into the top submachine guns of 2025, exploring their unique strengths, drawbacks, and ideal use-case scenarios.

At its core, an SMG is a fully automatic or select-fire firearm that's designed to fire pistol-caliber rounds. This makes them highly effective in tight spaces where their compact size and lighter ammunition come in handy, allowing for quick maneuvering and sustained fire without the hefty recoil associated with larger rifle rounds.

2024年7月14日 · These are the best submachine guns all across the world. 1. The MP5 submachine gun was developed by Heckler & Koch company in the early 1960s. It proved to be a highly successful design. In 1966 it was adopted by West German police, border guard and special forces. It proved to be an extremely successful design.

The Vector SMG variant is only available for military and law enforcement use. It features a 5.5-inch barrel (with an option of a 6.5-inch barrel on the Gen II version), a folding stock, flip-up Midwest Industries back-up iron sights (BUIS) (KRISS Sights on Gen II weapons), a full-length Picatinny rail for mounting various optics/scopes, and ...

2020年6月8日 · Originally designed for use in trench warfare behind enemy lines during World War I, the real aim was to provide as much firepower in as little space as possible without allowing an enemy to have time to react or return fire. After World War I, submachine guns found their way into the hands of gangsters and different fractions of the mafia.

2021年9月25日 · This lighter, modern SMG was adopted en masse and became the most iconic submachine gun in the world. The MP5 became the SMG of Delta Force, Force Recon, the Navy SEALs, the SAS, GIGN, GSG 9, and dozens of other …

2024年11月15日 · Today, we’ll explore the history of the Colt SMG, from the first Department of Energy Compact to the most modern variant on the market. Alright, let’s take a quick detour to 1959. Colt developed an ultra-small CAR-15 variant known as the CAR-15 Model 607 and called it the Colt Submachine Gun.

An airsoft SMG (Submachine Gun) is a replica of the real-steel submachine guns used by military and law enforcement for close-quarters combat. In the real world, SMGs like the H&K MP5, MP7, and UMP gained fame for their compact size and use of pistol-caliber ammunition, making them ideal for clearing rooms and engaging targets at close range. ...