Best Allied SMG of WW2? (Owen vs Thompson vs Grease Gun)

The .45 ACP, a historical 'man-stopper' since 1911, remains relevant against modern 9mm expectations. Its manageable 'push' recoil, lower pressures (~21,000 PSI), and natural subsonic speed make it ideal for suppressed firearms and close-quarters combat. Enhanced variants like .45 Super and .460 Rowland offer significantly more power, while its straight-walled design appeals to handloaders.

This video compares the Thompson M1A1, M3 Grease Gun, and KRISS Vector in a timed shooting drill. The M3 Grease Gun proved easiest to control due to its slower cyclic rate, while the KRISS Vector excelled with its modern design and burst settings. The Thompson M1A1, despite its iconic status, presented the most challenge in controlling its rapid fire.

The MP40 is presented as superior to the M3 Grease Gun due to its user-friendly design. Key advantages include an intuitive magazine release, easier disassembly, and better ergonomics compared to the Grease Gun's awkward bolt charging and fenced magazine release. While the Grease Gun's stock is noted as sturdier, the MP40 offers more practical sights and a generally preferred folding stock.

This YouTube Short reviews the Thompson submachine gun, arguing that it was an 'awful gun' even from its initial design. The video focuses on a critical assessment of the firearm's performance and features, presented in a concise, short-form format.

The Apache Arms Carbine was a 1960s attempt to create a cheaper, semi-automatic alternative to the Thompson SMG, designed for compliance with firearm regulations. It utilized M3 Grease Gun magazines and featured crude cast aluminum components and a simple steel tube receiver. Despite initial IRS approval, the company quickly went bankrupt due to poor business management, leaving the carbine as a historically interesting but poorly manufactured firearm.

The Australian Owen SMG, despite its unconventional appearance, is highlighted as an exceptionally reliable submachine gun, particularly effective in harsh conditions. Its unique design features include a bottom ejection port, a top-mounted magazine with an integrated ejector, and a 'hygienic' internal mechanism protected by a firewall. The Owen SMG offers safe, semi-automatic, and full-automatic firing modes, making it a significant piece of World War II military history.

This video demonstrates the proper loading technique for the M1 Garand's unique En Bloc clip, emphasizing the step-by-step addition of .30-06 Springfield rounds. It highlights how the clip functions like a magazine's feed lips once partially loaded and concludes with the iconic 'ping' sound upon ejection. The content is educational, showcasing the mechanics of this classic WWII rifle.

This video showcases a Beretta-made FKF M1 Garand chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, featuring a modification to prevent the 'Garand Thumb' injury. The host demonstrates the rifle's unique safety feature, its semi-automatic firing at steel targets, and the ability to manually trigger the iconic 'ping' sound of the en-bloc clip ejection.

The C96 'Broomhandle' Mauser is an iconic pistol known for its unique wooden holster that doubles as a shoulder stock, making it NFA exempt. It features a 10-round internal magazine fed by stripper clips and fires the 7.63 Mauser cartridge. Select-fire variants exist, and its tangent rear sight is graduated to an impressive 1000 meters.

The GM6 Lynx, nicknamed the 'Handheld Howitzer,' is a bullpup rifle chambered in .50 BMG. Its unique long-recoil operation is demonstrated through mechanical sounds as the barrel extends, bipod deploys, and a 5-round magazine is inserted. The rifle features a compact design for transport, with a visible 'LYNX' logo on its muzzle brake.