Spectre SMG at the Range

Published on July 29, 2023
Duration: 7:53

This guide details the handling and shooting techniques for the SITES Spectre SMG, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers operating the top-folding stock, managing its fast rate of fire, utilizing the unique controls like the internal magazine release and selector pad, and assessing the performance of the 50-round quad-stack magazine. McCollum emphasizes the importance of the stock for controllability and notes potential design quirks.

Quick Summary

The SITES Spectre SMG is a full-auto submachine gun firing 9mm Parabellum, featuring a top-folding stock and a 50-round quad-stack magazine. Expert Ian McCollum notes its fast rate of fire and controllability, though recoil can affect the selector switch. Loading the large magazine can be challenging without a tool.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: SITES Spectre SMG
  2. 00:53Stock Mechanism and Initial Shooting
  3. 02:18First Impressions and Controls
  4. 03:39Quad-Stack Magazine and Accuracy
  5. 05:41Shooting Without the Stock
  6. 06:52Conclusion and Magazine Dump

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the SITES Spectre SMG shown in the video?

The SITES Spectre SMG features a top-folding metal stock, a closed bolt blowback action, and fires 9mm Parabellum. It utilizes a unique 50-round quad-stack magazine and has controls like a selector pad and a magazine release inside the trigger guard.

How controllable is the Spectre SMG during full-auto fire?

According to Ian McCollum, the Spectre SMG is fast and controllable, especially with the stock deployed. However, recoil can be significant, causing vibration and potentially dislodging the selector switch.

What are the challenges associated with the Spectre SMG's 50-round magazine?

The 50-round quad-stack magazines are noted as being difficult to load without a specialized tool. Despite this, they allow for extended firing sessions.

What distinguishes the Spectre SMG in the video from imported variants?

The Spectre SMG in the video is the original full-auto submachine gun version. Many imported into the US were semi-automatic pistols to comply with NFA regulations.

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