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While submachine guns are more heavily regulated than most other firearms, their semi-auto counterparts are easy to purchase and provide hours of fun at the range. These subguns are technically classified as pistols, used with or without an assistive brace, and are available in a variety of popular handgun calibers.
The primary advantage of a subgun is its size. They are compact and maneuverable, yet offer excellent ballistic performance when paired with quality defensive ammo. Here are our picks for the top 5 subguns available for purchase in 2023.
Retaining the distinctive silhouette of the iconic MAC-10, this semi-auto pistol is chambered in 9mm and ships with a 30-round magazine. The MPA30T is a top-cocking design with a 4.5" threaded barrel and an included barrel extension, offering plenty of versatility in a variety of applications.
Grand Power's Stribog AP9 A1 is a natural choice for anyone familiar with the AR-15 platform. It features an AR pistol grip and accepts AR braces, plus each side of the handguard offers M-LOK attachment points for mounting the accessories of your choice. The controls are also ambidextrous, so this model works well for both right and left-handed shooters.
If you're browsing for a semi-auto version of the iconic Heckler And Koch MP5, the AP5 Core pistol from Century is definitely the way to go. This subgun remains faithful to the original roller-delayed blowback design in almost every way, from the fixed sights to the unique charging handle and ergonomic controls.
Video game enthusiasts are sure to recognize this semi-auto variant of the Kriss Vector SMG, which has featured prominently in first-person shooters like Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It has a 5.5" barrel and accepts Glock 9mm magazines, plus it's available in several different finishes - including black, FDE, and alpine white.
At the top of many shooters' list of grail guns, the B&T APC9K Pro is an excellent pistol with tons of high-end features in a small package. The Pro model ships with enhanced ergonomics and auto-folding dual charging handles. Moreover, B&T sells lower receivers that are compatible with Glock and Sig Sauer magazines for increased modularity.
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Subguns offer exceptional shootability in a relatively compact firearm, with low recoil and plenty of rounds on tap. Whether you're looking for a PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) for home defense or a truck gun that can tackle any defensive scenario, any of the above pistols will fit the bill perfectly. To learn more about PDWs, be sure to watch our video below.
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