Does the US Army use submachine guns?

The U.S. Army has officially selected the Brugger and Thomet APC9K to outfit its Personal Security Details. The APC9K is the first new submachine gun for the U.S. Army since the M3 “Greasegun” of World War II. The service will buy 350 of the compact automatic weapons for $2.5 million, with an option to buy 1,000 more.

What SMG does the US use?

Firearms

Model	Caliber	Type
Pistols
B APC9 Pro-K	9×19mm NATO	Submachine gun
SIG Sauer MPX	9×19mm NATO	Submachine gun
H&K MP5	9×19mm NATO	Submachine gun

Does the US Army still use the M1919?

Then there is the case of gun designer John Browning’s M1919 . 30 caliber machine gun. It is still used in limited capacity by militaries around the world, while it also served as the basis for the M2 . 50 caliber heavy machine gun, which has remained a front line weapon nearly 70 years after it was introduced.

Do special forces use submachine guns?

Nevertheless, submachine guns still proliferate on the modern battlefield today, in the hands of special forces and rear-area troops.

Does the U.S. military use the P90?

The P90 is currently in service with military and police forces in over 40 nations, such as Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Greece, India, Malaysia, Poland, and the United States. In the United States, the P90 is in use with over 200 law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service.

Does the US military use the P90?

Is the M60 machine gun still in service?

Starting with Ranger battalions, the U.S. Army began adopting and modifying M240 variants to replace their remaining M60s in the early 1990s. The M60, though largely phased out, continued to be used in the 21st century by U.S. Navy SEALs.

Does the Secret Service still use the P90?

Why is the M60 called a pig?

During the Vietnam War, the M60 received the nickname “The Pig” due to its bulky size and appetite for ammunition.