The M2 Hyde submachine gun, a semi-auto reproduction by George Hyde, served as an interim design between the Thompson and M3 Grease Gun. Despite being lighter and more accurate than the Thompson, production delays and the M3's cost-effectiveness led to its obsolescence. This review highlights its unique features, including a barrel extension for legal compliance and Thompson magazine compatibility, while noting the reproduction's use of an AR-15 trigger group.
This review details George Hyde's first submachine gun, the Model 33, and its successor, the Model 35. It highlights the Model 33's unique side-loading horizontal magazine system and its similarities to the Thompson. The video also covers its performance in military trials, where it outperformed the Thompson in harsh conditions but faced issues with durability and design elements.
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