Changes: Submachine gun

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This is an overview article, listing content appearing in multiple games.

Gameplay articles

Van Buren

.45 submachinegun
9mm submachinegun

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A submachine gun (SMG) is an automatic carbine, designed to fire pistol cartridges. It combines the automatic fire of a machine gun with the cartridge of a pistol. An assault rifle, in contrast, uses an intermediate-power cartridge with more power than a pistol but less than a standard rifle or battle rifle.

Models

H&K MP9 10mm SMG

Gameplay articles: Fallout, Fallout 2

It is considered to be one of the finest weapons in the world. The single shot is acceptable, comparable to the 6520 pistol, but the burst mode is excellent. The MP9 is easy to control, and can dish out punishment unlike any other firearm in its size category. Consequently, it is highly popular among people requiring a powerful but compact source of firepower with low maintenance requirements. This weapon is vital amongst freelance-mercs as it can spew death at close range. It is an excellent weapon early in the game and can shred unarmored foes. It is very deadly at close range. Ammunition can be found almost anywhere.

M3A1 "grease gun" SMG

Gameplay article: Fallout 2

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.

Thompson M1928

Gameplay articles: Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics

This Thompson M1928 submachine gun is a sinister looking weapon; every time you hold it, you have an urge to put on a fedora hat and crack your knuckles. 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.

H&K P90c

Gameplay article: Fallout 2

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.

Unnamed 10mm SMG

Gameplay articles: Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Gun Runners' Arsenal

This 10mm SMG is most effective at close-range by unleashing a hail of bullets. However, the SMG is next to useless at longer ranges. The SMG simply has too much spread to be of much use beyond close-range combat. Another downfall of the SMG is its ammunition consumption; if ammunition is not properly managed, the SMG can eat through 10mm rounds at alarming speeds. Even so, it's a common weapon that packs a nasty punch; a very valuable thing.

For the unique 10mm SMG found in Fallout 3, see: Sydney's 10mm "Ultra" SMG

Unnamed 9mm SMG

Gameplay articles: Fallout: New Vegas, Van Buren

The 9mm SMG is a decent small weapon, emptying its full magazine in 3 seconds flat.

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

Unnamed 12.7mm SMG

Gameplay articles: Fallout: New Vegas, Gun Runners' Arsenal

More common in higher levels, the 12.7mm submachine gun is a heavy duty large caliber SMG. It features a unique top mounted magazine, the bullets lie at a right angle to the weapon.

Silenced .22 SMG

Gameplay article: Fallout: New Vegas

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.

Unnamed .45 Auto SMG

Gameplay articles: Honest Hearts, Van Buren

Used by the tribes in Zion Canyon, the .45 Auto SMG is a relatively robust gun that offers heavy firepower. Unfortunately, the result is that this gun requires two hands to operate. Also, the heavy recoil means that this SMG cannot be used by frail individuals and accuracy will suffer in long-distance engagements.