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M-1 Carbine & SMG's
I was glad to see someone finally mentioned "the other SMG", M3 and M3A1 or "Grease Gun", which was made and used in WWII. It was considered to be cheaper, lighter, and more accurate than the Thompson SMG (both being chambered in .45 ACP). A soldier could "spray" a room, or otherwise be used most effectively, in other close combat events, delivering the large and powerful .45 "Bumblebee" bullets. It was used by the US Military as late as the Gulf War.
Also, there was a lack of mentioning the Korean War "Burp Gun" SMG, or PP Sh-41 & 43 (7.62 x 25mm "Tokarev"), which was based on the Soviets and Chi-Com version of the Finnish Suomi M31.
I do not own, want, or think I shall ever possess a SMG, but I do believe they definitely belong in, and fill a special niche of the military forces.
Surprise ! I am not an M-1 Carbine "basher". I like the M-1 Carbine, and even owned and enjoyed shooting it. I doubt that I will ever be able to afford to own one again. Although it will not fill the gap, I do enjoy my cheaper, but reliable and effective, Hi-Point 9mm Carbine.
I was glad to see someone finally mentioned "the other SMG", M3 and M3A1 or "Grease Gun", which was made and used in WWII. It was considered to be cheaper, lighter, and more accurate than the Thompson SMG (both being chambered in .45 ACP). A soldier could "spray" a room, or otherwise be used most effectively, in other close combat events, delivering the large and powerful .45 "Bumblebee" bullets. It was used by the US Military as late as the Gulf War.
Also, there was a lack of mentioning the Korean War "Burp Gun" SMG, or PP Sh-41 & 43 (7.62 x 25mm "Tokarev"), which was based on the Soviets and Chi-Com version of the Finnish Suomi M31.
I do not own, want, or think I shall ever possess a SMG, but I do believe they definitely belong in, and fill a special niche of the military forces.
Surprise ! I am not an M-1 Carbine "basher". I like the M-1 Carbine, and even owned and enjoyed shooting it. I doubt that I will ever be able to afford to own one again. Although it will not fill the gap, I do enjoy my cheaper, but reliable and effective, Hi-Point 9mm Carbine.
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