The SMG is a weapon appearing in Grand Theft Auto IV, Episodes from Liberty City, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is manufactured by Hawk & Little in GTA V and GTA Online.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
In Grand Theft Auto IV, the SMG is modeled after the MP10, an American copy of the MP5 made by Special Weapons Inc. It lacks a stock on the rear and appears to have a flashlight attachment on the front, though it is unusable.
Again, the weapon is adopted by law enforcement, most notably NOOSE and the FIB.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the weapon is modeled after the MP5A3, judging by the distinctive details compared to the SMG from the 3D Universe.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
In Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, the weapon is based on the MP5A3, signified by the three-position trigger group and retractable stock. It is, however, fitted with a rectangular handguard supposedly from a Taurus MT-40, has angular iron sights similar to those from a CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A1, and appears to have much shorter magazines and a deeper magazine well in comparison with the real-life MP5.
The weapon is again favored by many law enforcement agencies, NOOSE being one of its most prominent users.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The SMG is basically one of the best weapons available in the game. It is a 1-hit kill with headshots on single player and a 2-hit kill with headshots in multiplayer. It has about double the range of a Micro SMG and almost the range of an Assault Rifle, but not as much range as a Carbine Rifle.
This weapon is good for drive-bys and car chases. While having lower capacity compared to the Micro SMG, its fire rate and damage is generally devastating against standard vehicles, with 2-3 magazines enough to set a vehicle on fire.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The SMG has average performance. The damage per shot is a small 22, although its fire rate is a good 510 shots per minute, which is high for an automatic weapon in-game. The SMG has some usefulness at close range, although the low damage per shot makes it easily outclassed by fast-firing assault rifles.
As expected from a submachine gun, the accuracy is poor. In third-person view, the accuracy at medium and long ranges is close to mediocre, and in first-person view, the SMG has noticeable viewkick and obstructive iron sights, making the weapon ineffective at longer ranges.
An advantage compared to the Micro-SMG is the magazine capacity. Stock magazines hold 30 rounds, whereas that of the Micro-SMG hold only 16 rounds each. The SMG's mag capacity is closer to that of an assault rifle, thus reloads are semi-frequent.
The SMG has the same attachments selections as other weapons of its class. The Scope is an effective attachment if the player plans to extends the weapon's effective range, as it increases accuracy, and allows the player to benefit from a clear optic sight in first-person view. The Suppressor impacts the weapon's damage per shot and range in exchange of allowing the player to fire suppressed shots, and unless the player uses the weapon only at close range, it is best avoided as it further reduces the already low damage profile. Extended Clip increases the magazine capacity to 60 rounds, making reloads much less problematic (Which in Grand Theft Auto Online, as of the Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update, it can be further upgraded with a 100-round drum magazine). Finally, the Flashlight gives the player an extra light source, helpful if the player is in a dark area.
In conclusion, the SMG is an average weapon. It can often prove to down enemies quicker than assault rifles are capable of at close range. However, the similar Micro-SMG features a higher fire rate and the ability to be used for drive-by shootings in exchange of slightly less damage, while still retaining the mediocre long-range performance. One cannot use the SMG in a drive-by shooting, as the gun is too large to be used as a drive-by weapon.
Variants[]
| Image | Weapon | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 An SMG Mk II in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
SMG Mk II | Mk II variant of the SMG with visual changes and additions, including different iron sights, grip, magwell, handguard and stock, as well as additional customization options. | Added as part of the Gunrunning update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- F Free for players that have the Special/Collector's edition of the game.
- * These Tints can also be unlocked by bringing the SMG to any Weapon Workshop.
Image Gallery[]
In-game model[]
The SMG on Rockstar Games Social Club (Grand Theft Auto V).
The SMG in first-person, during the mission Hood Safari.
HUD Icon[]
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, enhanced version.
First-Person View[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes from Liberty City[]
General
- The SMG can be purchased at the Underground Gun Shops for $2,500 and each additional magazine costs $150.
- It can be purchased from Little Jacob/Terry Thorpe/Armando Torres for $1,750 and each additional magazine will cost $20.
- Used by NOOSE/FIB agents during wanted levels. The weapon will be less common in The Ballad of Gay Tony, as they will use Assault SMGs.
- One can get this weapon in the beginning of the game after unlocking the gun shops. Attack the manager and he will call out his friends to help. Two of them will be holding the MP5, and one will hold the Combat Shotgun, so be careful. After killing them all, one can take the MP5 from them.
- Schottler – Can be found on an air-conditioning duct-work at 252 Seneca Avenue, where the mission Jamaican Heat takes place.
- Schottler – Dropped by the guards of the Underground Gun Shops if the manager is attacked.
- Francis International Airport – Can be found on the top level of the parking garage to the southwest of the airport subway station.
- South Bohan/Chase Point – Can be found on the roof of the warehouse the player enters during the mission Escuela of the Streets.
- East Holland – Can be found in an alley between Wardite Street and Vauxite Street.
- North Holland – Can be found on the roof of The Linen Lounge club on the intersection of Vauxite Street and Ivy Drive North.
- Chinatown – Dropped by the guards of the Underground Gun Shops if the manager is attacked.
- Leftwood – East from Castkill Ave, below the Plumbers Skyway , in the window of a warehouse.
- Leftwood – South-east from Manzano Rd and Bridger St junction, behind the wall, between two dumpsters.
- Alderney City – Can be found in the alley where the player must confront the Triads during the mission Truck Hustle.
- Alderney City - Can be found behind the building where Niko meets Phil Bell during the mission Catch the Wave.
- Port Tudor – Dropped by the guards of the Underground Gun Shops if the manager is attacked.
- Normandy – Can be found atop a gantry crane in Port Tudor.
- Acter Industrial Park – Can be found on the seventh floor of an observation platform of a RON Oil refinery on the southern side of the island. This is a particularly long way to go to get this weapon, however, and is not recommended.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- Available in AmmuNation.net after the Fully Cocked License Upgrade is purchased.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
Weapon pickups map including the SMG under the pier location in Grand Theft Auto V.
- Available at any Ammu-Nation, for $1,300. Available from the beginning of the game.
- Can be found in Davis in a Grove Street backyard.
- Can be found in Alta near Mani.
- In the Carcer Way section under the Rockford Plaza building, on the raised concrete platform between traffic lanes.
- Can be found in Parsons Rehabilitation Center lying next to the southmost building, by the pool area.
- Can be found under the Del Perro Pier.
- Can be found in Davis Quartz.
- Found at several places underwater around wrecks.
- Can be found at the bottom of the ocean by the sunken plane at west of Fort Zancudo.
- Available from security guards guarding the Los Santos International Airport.
- Rewarded to the player when entering a Police Transporter.
- Used by some IAA agents in the mission Dead Man Walking.
- Acquired by Franklin in Hood Safari if not acquired before.