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-").

6 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.

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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 · 2. The Uzi Submachine Gun (SMG) was designed by Uziel Gal, Israel’s army lieutenant, in 1949. This weapon is named in honor of its designer. It was officially adopted in 1951 and was first introduced to Israel’s army special forces in 1954. Two years later it became the standard issue submachine gun with the Israel Defense Force.

2021年9月25日 · Submachine guns, or SMGs, were born of necessity and adapted to serve various roles. So why not explore the world of SMGs a little more? Today, we’ll examine the birth, rise, and current use of submachine guns. By the end of this article, you’ll have a better grasp of how these iconic guns came to be. What’s a Sub-Machine Gun?

At 33.75 inches long and 10.75 lbs. loaded, it weighs more than M4A1 Carbine with optic, white light and IR illuminator/laser aiming device, but uses substantially less effective cartridge. The submachine gun (SMG) has been the odds-on favorite weapon of a great many people over the last 90+ years or so.

Bridging that special gap between pistol, machine pistol and assault rifle. The submachine gun was born from the desire of warplanners to provide the basic infantryman with the voluminous firepower of a machine gun with the portability of a pistol in the early part of the 20th Century - the requirement proved most apparent during World War 1.

Because the exact definition of a submachine gun can vary much from source to source it includes assault rifles chambered for submachine gun or pistol cartridges, some machine pistols, and personal defense weapons (PDWs...