History of the MAC-10

Barry discusses the history of the MAC-10. He even throws in some MAC-10 poetry.

MAC-10 Submachine Gun Specs:

  • Weight: 2.84 kg (6.26 pounds) empty w/o suppressor
  • Length:
    • 269 mm (10.7 inches) with stock removed
    • 295 mm (11.6 inches) with stock retracted
    • 548 mm (1 foot 9.6 inches) with stock extended
    • 545 mm (1 foot 9.45 inches) with stock retracted w/suppressor
    • 798 mm (2 feet 7.4 inches) with stock extended w/suppressor
  • Barrel Length: 146 mm (4.49 inches)
  • Cartridge:
    • .45 ACP
    • 9×19mm Parabellum
  • Action: Straight blowback
  • Rate of Fire:
    • 1,090 rounds/min (9mm)
    • 1,145 rounds/min (.45 ACP)
  • Muzzle Velocity:
    • 366 m/s (1,201 ft/s) for 9mm
    • 280 m/s (919 ft/s) for .45 ACP
  • Effective Range:
    • 50 m (.45 ACP)
    • 70 m (9×19mm Parabellum)
  • Maximum Range: 100 m (for .45 ACP)
  • Feed System:
    • 30-round detachable box magazine (.45 ACP)
    • 32-round detachable box magazine (9mm)
  • Sights: Iron sights