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A submachine gun (SMG) is a magazine-fed, automatic carbine designed to fire handgun cartridges.
Models[]
10mm submachine gun (Fallout 1/2)[]
The H&K MP9 submachine is a weapon commonly found in New California, chambered for 10mm ammunition. The MP9 features semi-automatic and burst firing modes. Coupled with the compact design, sturdiness, and light weight, it becomes a powerful asset in the hands of anyone in the wasteland.[1][2]
10mm submachine gun (Fallout 3/New Vegas/76)[]
- For the unique 10mm SMG found in Fallout 3, see: Sydney's 10mm "Ultra" SMG
- For the unique 10mm SMG found in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Gun Runners' Arsenal, see: Sleepytyme
M3A1 "Grease Gun" SMG[]
This submachine gun filled National Guard arsenals after the Army replaced it with newer weapons. However, the "Grease" gun was simple and cheap to manufacture so there are still quite a few still in use. It's very powerful, but its .45 rounds lack the bonuses of 10mm rounds.
Tommy gun[]
The Thompson is well-fed by a large 50 round drum magazine. Like the Grease gun, the Thompson is pretty powerful, but fires nondescript .45 rounds.
P90c[]
At the time of the war, this Heckler & Koch brand weapon was just coming into use. Known for reliability and high firepower.[3]
9mm submachine gun[]
An ancient firearm that had been produced as early as 1932,[4] the 9mm submachine gun is a compact weapon with a collapsible stock and high rate of fire, emptying its standard magazine of 30 rounds in 3 seconds flat.[citation needed]
- For the unique 9mm SMG found in Fallout: New Vegas, see: Vance's 9mm SMG
- For the non-player weapon used by Securitrons in Fallout: New Vegas, see: Securitron 9mm submachinegun
12.7mm submachine gun[]
More common in higher levels, the 12.7mm submachine gun is a heavy duty large caliber SMG. It features a top mounted magazine, the bullets lie at a right angle to the weapon.
Silenced .22 SMG[]
The silenced .22 SMG is iconic with its unusual pan magazine, which sits atop the gun rather than under. The silencer is integrated right into the barrel.
.45 Auto submachine gun[]
Used by the tribes in Zion Canyon and the Triggermen of the Commonwealth, the .45 Auto SMG is a relatively robust gun that offers heavy firepower. However, the result is that this gun requires two hands to operate. Also, the heavy recoil means that this SMG's accuracy will suffer in long-distance engagements.
The Black Knight[]
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Sten gun[]
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The Sten Gun was developed by the British during WWII as a cheap alternative to the more expensive Thompson SMG offered by the Americans. The Sten proved to be extremely reliable and, due to its fairly loose tolerances, could perform in poor conditions reliably.[5]
MP5 H&K[]
The most widely used submachine gun of the late 20th century.[6]
UZI[]
A classic amongst "drug runners and elderly folk" during the beginning of the 21st century. The weapon is described as cheap, light, and jams infrequently.[7]
Scorpio[]
Used by members of the Spetsnaz.[8]
MP-38[]
The cheap and reliable weapon was introduced as the standard sub machine gun of the German army in 1938.[9]
Walther MPL[]
With an optional collapsible stock, the weapon was used by border guards and other policing outfits.[10]
FN P90c[]
At the end of the war, this Fabrique Nationale brand weapon was just coming into use. Known for reliability and high firepower.[11]
Calico Liberty 100[]
A fully automatic, extended variation of the Calico line.[12]
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Home-made machine gun[]
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The home-made machine gun is a jury-rigged 9mm submachine gun with an improvised bayonet built from scrap metals paired in some places with pieces of tissue and crafted in the workshops of Jane's raiders in Carbon Mill, Texas in 2208.
Submachine gun[]
A classic 9mm SMG.
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References[]
- ↑ Description in Fallout 1/2:"MP9 submachinegun (10mm variant). A medium-sized SMG, capable of single shot and burst mode."
- ↑ Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.5-16: "One of the finest weapons in the world. The H&K MP9 is a solid submachine gun, capable of single or burst mode attacks. The single shot is acceptable, comparable to the 6520 pistol, but the burst mode is spectacular! The MP9 is easy to control, and spews 10mm death like no other firearm in it’s size category."
- ↑ Fallout 2 in-game description: "The Heckler & Koch P90c was just coming into use at the time of the war. The weapon's bullpup layout, and compact design, make it easy to control. The durable P90c is prized for its reliability, and high firepower in a ruggedly-compact package."
- ↑ Vance's 9mm submachine gun
- ↑ Fallout Tactics item description: "name_stenGunSub = {Sten Gun} desc_stenGunSub = {The 9mm Sten Gun was developed by the British during WW2 as a cheap alternative to the more expensive Thompson SMG offered the U.S. The Sten proved to be extremely reliable and, due to its fairly loose tolerances, could perform in poor conditions much more reliably than ostensibly better weapons...}"
- ↑ Fallout Tactics item description: "name_mp5Sub = {MP5 H&K} desc_mp5Sub = {MP5 H&K. Probably the most widely used and trusted sub-machinegun of the late 20th century.}"
- ↑ Fallout Tactics item description: "name_uziSub = {UZI} desc_uziSub = {UZI 9mm. A classic amongst drug runners and elderly folk during the early stages of the 21st century, the UZI is cheap, light and jams only occasionally.}
- ↑ Fallout Tactics item description: "name_scorpioSub = {Scorpio} desc_scorpioSub = {The VZ61 Scorpio machine pistol. Used by members of the Spetsnaz.}"
- ↑ Fallout Tactics item description: "name_mp38Sub = {MP38} desc_mp38Sub = {The Schmeisser MP-38 9mm Machine pistol was introduced as the standard sub machine gun of the German Army in 1938. Cheap and reliable.}"
- ↑ Fallout Tactics item description: "name_waltherSub = {Walther MPL} desc_waltherSub = {Walther MPL. A popular choice for border guards and other policing outfits. Collapsible stock optional.}"
- ↑ Fallout Tactics item description: "name_p90Sub = {FN P90c} desc_p90Sub = {The Fabrique Nationale P90c was just coming into use at the time of the war. The weapon's bullpup layout, and compact design, make it easy to control. The durable P90c is prized for its reliability, and high firepower in a ruggedly-compact package.}"
- ↑ Fallout Tactics item description: "name_calicoLibertySub = {Calico Liberty 100} desc_calicoLibertySub = {Calico Liberty 100. An extended variation of the Calico line, the Liberty is fully automatic. It carries a ludicrous amount of ammunition.}"