10 Best Submachine Guns in The World SMG 2023

#zerohour #submachinegun #guns 10 Best Submachine Guns in The World SMG 2023 The machine gun (SMG) is an automatic, magazine-fed carbine designed to fire pistol cartridges. The term “machine gun“ was coined by John T. Thompson, the inventor of the Thompson submachine gun, to describe its design concept as an automatic firearm with much less firepower than a submachine gun. The submachine gun was developed during World War I (1914-1918) as a close-range assault weapon, particularly for trench raids. At its peak during World War II (1939-1945), millions of SMGs were manufactured for use by regular forces, covert commandos, and partisans alike. However, by the 1980s and 1990s, SMG use had declined. Today, submachine guns have been largely replaced by assault rifles that have a longer effective range and are capable of penetrating the helmets and body armor used by modern infantry. However, submachine guns are still used by military special forces and police tactical units for close quarters