User blog comment:RainingPain17/New GTA Online update revealed/@comment-25295528-20150601172312/@comment-25261281-20150601175824

Something I don't understand in GTA V is the SMGs. The only AR they outclass is the AK-47 (because it's a shitty weapon). Otherwise, there is literally no purpose to use them over ARs, because the damage is lower, and the RoF isn't even higher. The only (and only) SMG worth using is the Thompson which is, despite its lack of attachments, a pretty cool, accurate and powerful gun with a nice mag capacity when upgraded.

A SMG is supposed to be effective at close range. Then why not make it either short-ranged but powerful or with a nice RoF (like around 1000 RPM) but shit accuracy at long range (to prevent abuse)?