Smgs reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 211 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Smgs brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/battlefield_one, r/CODWarzone, r/airsoft, r/Division2, r/BO6. Top-rated brands include MP18 (4.5/5), Automatico (4.2/5), Ribeyrolles (4.3/5).
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Reviews211
Subreddits20
Posts26
Brands90
Products30
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#1
MP18
4.5
(13)
"Mp18 life i love it never ever switched off it after i started playing."
"All around engagements the mp18."
"MP 18 Trench for versatility"
"For me mp18 trench, ribeyrolles, and hellriegel tbf I'm always gunning and running so these are useful for my playstyle"
"Ribeyrolles and MP18 are my favourite ones since they are like lasers even for distances that can be considered long for SMGs."
"I'm partial to the mp18 as it's incredibly versatile"
"So my favourite is the mp18 trench variant. I know its not the best, but it's so much fun."
"MP18 Trench is laser beam but TTK is slower."
"MP 18 is also versatile."
"So a good smg beside the 08? The MP18 Trench, I guess. It’s a good all-rounder."
#2
Automatico
4.2
(13)
"Short range engagements the automatico trench."
"Automatico/Annihilator Trench for insane run-n-gun killing from the hip"
"The automatico is my most used and deadly gun but not really my favorite."
"Automatico Trench is in-between, pretty balanced."
"If i want a similar gun but with bayonet, I'll pick automatico."
"Automatica and the mp 18 trench are really good A tier weapons."
"If your hipfire is good, automatico is valid as well."
"The lag friendly Automatico."
"Automatico is a close quarters beast and the factory variant let's you inch out to medium range."
"Automatico/annihilator; rebiroles/Hellriegel;10-a/ model 1900."
#3
Ribeyrolles
4.3
(9)
"The ribey is really great for medium range eh, if you’re prone, it’s a literal laser beam and you can pick people off at a good distance."
"For longer range engagements the ribeyrolles hard to beat."
"Ribeyrolles and MP18 are my favourite ones since they are like lasers even for distances that can be considered long for SMGs."
"For mid-long range you have Ribbeyrolles or Trench Carbine."
"Ribeyrolles has all-around utility. Plus bipod."
"Ribeyrolles, mp18 or hellriegel, also rsc smg is very good if you can hide while reloading."
"I’d recommend Mp18 Trench, Ribeyroles, and automatico trench."
"I'm a big fan of the ribeyrolls."
"Ribeyrolles Factory for midrange"
#4
Hellriegel
4.1
(9)
"Room clearing the hellriegel."
"Hellriegel is like nerfed SMG08, still pretty good."
"The hellriegal is a beast cause it's way easier to use with a slightly lower ttk."
"Hellriegel Defensive."
"Hellriegel and MP18 trench."
"For overall goodness just go with hellriegel."
"Hellriegel defensive is fun on occasion."
"I recommend the automatico or hellreigel."
"Hellriegel."
#5
Kompakt
4.3
(7)
"Kompakt is incredible, hands down my favorite to use."
"The kompakt is really good because it absolutely spits and since nothing has any recoil there's not really a downside"
"Try out the three-round-burst mod on the Kompakt, it's pretty neat."
"I feel like the kompakt shreds harder than the jackal, but shoots faster and therefore runs out of bullets faster"
"I think it's better than the jackal if you run extended mag."
"Kompakt is fun and it shreds up close…C9 is useful on a lot more maps tho if you want to knock one out real quick."
"Kompakt is great on tiny maps. Super fast firing. C9 is very balanced, multipurpose master."
#6
Swarm
5.0
(6)
"WSP Swarm is pretty much objectively the best SMG to run currently."
"I’ve been using the swarm since the game released and I can’t see myself switching any time soon."
"I’m doing well with the Swarm at the moment."
"If you like fire rate, go with Swarm."
"Swarm is where it’s at"
"Swarm & Striker"
#7
C9
4.7
(6)
"Yea I just finished getting most of the smgs Diamond. I have to say the c9 was the quickest IMO"
"C9 was my 1st gold smg, it's pretty easy to get to gold."
"If you haven't messed with the c9, you'll love it."
"Do the c9 its one of the easiest to get gold imo"
"Both of those weapons are meta rightnow tbh id do c9 just because Mp5 is iconic and looks super clean"
"C9 is top tier too."
#8
Striker
3.9
(7)
"The Striker and AMR9 are also really good."
"If u want an smg that hits harder, the striker works."
"Striker is 8-9 up to 24.5m."
"The striker and wsp swarm are both good."
"Striker and Iso 9mm feel good to me."
"The ones that I like and feel good are Striker and Rival-9."
"If you like precision, go with Striker."
#9
Annihilator
4.5
(6)
"Annihilator Trench is the second best gun in the game, but has low ammo and long reload."
"Try the annihilator trench. Very restrictive 20 rd mag supplemented by its fast fire rate results in frequent reloads, but maximum on fun factor and it definitely shreds."
"Annihilator/MP18 (Trench) are your best picks in general."
"It’s not meant to be spray-n-prayed, though - use the Annihilator if you want that."
"The annihilator is great for close quarters."
"From the hip it’s a laser beam."
#10
Vector
4.5
(6)
"Vectors really are the best non-exotic SMGs in the game"
"My old main build had a Vector .45 with unwavering and was the best thing I've ever experienced."
"I recommend a vector 45 with fast hands. There's no situation where reloading faster is a bad thing."
"Vector SBR 9mm w/Preservation. Trying to find one for my most recent HC agent iteration."
"416 buffed by Vector is nutty"
"Vector if you do not have the resources of moding uzi or pp19"
#11
SMG 08
4.6
(5)
"Smg 08 is best overall."
"If you want to get rage messages go for smg 08 lol."
"If you really insist on using the best smg, probably the smg 08."
"Smg08 is fine."
"SMG 08/Hellriegel Factory for room clearing/backraging/making people on Reddit cry"
#12
RSC
3.5
(6)
"The rsc smg absolutely smashes. almost unstoppable within 20m with its power and TTK."
"Yeah, I’m bringing up the RSC SMG in a discussion of the best SMGs in game, because I think it probably could be."
"I use the RSC smg. It’s a bit of a challenge to get used to, but once you do it melts people."
"Yo - try out the RSC SMG. It’s actually a lot better than people let on, and if you unlock the sighted variant, it becomes an absolute laser."
"RSC SMG defo the worst. Sure it has high dmg per shot, but you have to hit those, and you have a pathetically tiny magazine."
"While the RSC smg is better than people say, its still possibly the worst smg. 3.5 second short reload is horrendously misserable."
#13
Maruyama
4.3
(4)
"Maruyama SCW-9 or SPC9. Probably the best SMGs on the market currently."
"Maruyama SCW9 by VFC"
"I heard good stuff about the Maruyama SCW-9, though I don't own one myself yet."
"Maruyama scw9 or whatever 3 letter combination. Its made by vfc"
#14
VFC
4.3
(4)
"VFC ump9 I've been using it for about 6 years,still can operate with gd accuracy in 10m range."
"VFC MP7"
"I’d get the VFC MP7 from evike"
"Check out the VFC MP7, DE Noveske MWS clone, I've heard good things on the OTS v2 from Modify"
#15
KWA
3.5
(4)
"I love my KWA MP9, only downside is the hop system is stupid."
"I would defend KWA MP9 i used to own one and parts here in Asia are easy to come by."
"Any specific guns? I’ve heard good things about the KWA MP9"
"Don't even bother with the KWA MP9. It's an old system that's a pita to maintain."
#16
CYMA
4.7
(3)
"My CYMA/CYBERGUN P90 cost about $150, and it's a beast."
"CYMA bizon. Under 200 new on evike. Standard cyma v3 gearbox for upgrades."
"Cyma makes P90s as does JG"
#17
MP7
4.3
(3)
"Mp7 is amazing"
"Exactly, mp7 it's good aswell."
"Msmc, fennec & mp7."
#18
Wolfman
4.3
(3)
"RS9, Wolfman, YHM R9 are the standards at the moment."
"I love my Wolfman but I've never shot it on an SMG, just semi auto pccs."
"Tri lug. Wolfman, B&T, or GSL."
#19
Banshee
4.3
(3)
"Banshee is the best non exotic smg currently for non oreo havers"
"Banshee and the mp7"
"I personally use a banshee with sadist on my pvp regen bleed build. Works well for me."
#20
Dark Winter
4.0
(3)
"Another vote for Dark Winter"
"This, dark winter or tactical vector, everything else it's kinda shit."
"Dark Winter. You can get it from named caches"
#21
Silent Spectre
5.0
(2)
"The hemlock, bobcat, and silenced specter are three of the best imo."
"Silent spectre is really strong"
#22
R9
5.0
(2)
"R9 is a beast and so versatile."
"RS9, Wolfman, YHM R9 are the standards at the moment."
#23
SMP9
5.0
(2)
"I've cleared whole hoards with just the SMP9. Even on higher difficulties it's still a good weapon for groups and vehicle chases"
"The SMP9 is great from the bike, great for a backup weapon, and I use it ring the dinner bell when I'm trying to pull a horde. It's a great weapon."
#24
PP2000
4.5
(2)
"Its pp2000 I been using it for two years straight, me personally have zero problem with it."
"Pp2000 by modify"
#25
Hemlock
4.5
(2)
"The hemlock, bobcat, and silenced specter are three of the best imo."
"Hemlock is super fast and with the explosion perk it's pretty fun to use with a chaos agent build"
#26
Vz. 61 Skorpion
4.5
(2)
"I just bought one and its amazing"
"Vz. 61 Skorpion is classic."
#27
Showrunner
4.5
(2)
"Personally, I’d say it’s Showrunner with overflow/kinetic tremors. Just puts in serious work."
"Showrunner from Season of the Witch vendor table is good, I use Overflow/kinetic tremors."
#28
Fennec
4.5
(2)
"In hardpoint, best smgs are qq9, sx9. Fennec, Cx9"
"Msmc, fennec & mp7."
#29
PP19
4.0
(2)
"Pp919 tbh the ammo amount alone when you pack a punch is great I love it"
"Pp19 (same as micro uzi)"
#30
RAM
4.0
(2)
"I’m running this RAM 9 setup right now, and honestly, it’s good but it feels better with optics."
"Both SMGs are great! I've got a RAM9 build video coming out next 😎"
#31
BAS-B
4.0
(2)
"If you want power and better range, go with the bas-b (smg)."
"I’m using the Bas-B as a smg right now."
#32
M11A1
4.0
(2)
"The M11A1 is also only $93.75 at Evike using the VAL25. Not bad for a GBB."
"How about an M11A1."
#33
Recluse
4.0
(2)
"Recluse for PvP, and funnelweb for PvE"
"I am fond of recluse as well over funnel-web due to perk selection"
#34
Dahl
4.0
(2)
"Nah for smgs its still dahl."
"It's generally Dahl for any SMG bruv. The stability helps you land crits more often."
#35
Multimach
4.0
(2)
"Multimach with Kinetic Tremors is my favorite."
"Multimach with Attrition Orbs / Kinetic Tremors is kinda hard."
#36
GSL
4.0
(2)
"Gsl Phoenix has a lot more volume and is probably a better dedicated SMG suppressor."
"Tri lug. Wolfman, B&T, or GSL."
#37
WSP-9
4.0
(2)
"Same number of STK as the WSP swarm, but a lower ROF."
"I played with the WSP-9 last night. It is good at close range. I still prefer the Swarm though."
#38
Rival 9
4.0
(2)
"If you want speed and smoothness, use the rival 9 or wsp swarm."
"The ones that I like and feel good are Striker and Rival-9."
#39
SIG
3.5
(2)
"I like the SIG Mpx"
"Is the sig MPX a little better for farther ranges? I'm not an SMG guy but I've heard it is better at range."
#40
COR45
3.5
(2)
"The cor45 and rennetii with the conversion kids are also pretty good."
"The conversion kit for the cor 45 makes it a pretty good "smg" but you have to tap fire."
#41
Skorpion
3.5
(2)
"Skorpion's big fire will get things done even into late game"
"Skorpion if you are starting"
#42
Shinobi
5.0
(1)
"Smgs all the way, if you get Shinobi up it will eventual reload your weapon partially everytime you dash, and then there's that perk that makes it so if you switch from one smg to another its fully loaded, and you can also use smgs while driving so that's a plus"
#43
Problem Solver
5.0
(1)
"The only SMG I can think of that's dope in Sandevistan is Problem Solver. Its preem because it has a preposterous fire rate to begin with so I had some fun with it and Sandevistan"
#44
Ripper
5.0
(1)
"Ripper solely because it looks amazing"
#45
Maschinenpistole
5.0
(1)
"I'd have to go with the Maschinenpistole M1912/P.16 or the Ribbeyrolles, both of which devastate in the close to mid range."
#46
Angel Custom
5.0
(1)
"Angel custom makes a drum mag that makes the P90 look Gundam like (and gives you 3k rounds)."
#47
Bobcat
5.0
(1)
"The hemlock, bobcat, and silenced specter are three of the best imo."
#48
DMP9
5.0
(1)
"DE DMP9 is possibly the best airsoft SMG ootb ATM for the price, very good, just give it a bucking change as usual."
#49
RPK
5.0
(1)
"Love my RPK so much!"
#50
XMC, M14, M16, RPK, Locus
5.0
(1)
"XMC is the best smg, the m14 and m16 are both very strong ARs, the RPK is probably the best weapon in the game. Locus is still the best sniper"
#51
Tarrabah
5.0
(1)
"Mentioning exotics without mentioning tarrabah?? absolutely criminal. it absolutely shreds."
#52
RS9
5.0
(1)
"RS9, Wolfman, YHM R9 are the standards at the moment. Personally I went with an RS9 but you genuinely cannot go wrong with any of the above"
#53
Omega 9K
5.0
(1)
"Trilug Omega 9K would be my answer."
#54
Octane9 HD
5.0
(1)
"I use a silencerco octane 9 HD on my M16 when it is in 9mm configuration. 3 lug mount, full auto and quiet."
#55
Interceptor
5.0
(1)
"Yeah I run the Interceptor with a Bas-B secondary. Absolute monster of a class."
#56
Archwick
4.0
(1)
"Archwick APC9"
#57
DE Noveske
4.0
(1)
"DE Noveske (Evike) and VFC smgs and Olympic arms on pro act but u have to consider the 100 dollar shipping"
#58
VEL
4.0
(1)
"VEL became the SMG meta recently, mainly because vaznev was nerfed a few times (dmg range and headshot damage nerfed)."
#59
Raiju
4.0
(1)
"Raiju smg is good. You won’t need it for much other than vehicle combat."
#60
CX9
4.0
(1)
"In hardpoint, best smgs are qq9, sx9. Fennec, Cx9"
#61
SX9
4.0
(1)
"In hardpoint, best smgs are qq9, sx9. Fennec, Cx9"
#62
QQ9
4.0
(1)
"In hardpoint, best smgs are qq9, sx9. Fennec, Cx9"
#63
CBR
4.0
(1)
"If I was going to use smg, I would use bizon, CBR or switchblade but fennec is neta"
#64
Bizon
4.0
(1)
"If I was going to use smg, I would use bizon, CBR or switchblade but fennec is neta"
#65
RAPP
4.0
(1)
"My most recent video is on the MW2 / WZ2 RAPP H - it's off meta but very competitive if your looking for guns from the previous game."
#66
FTAC
4.0
(1)
"Run the SO-14 with a 50 mag and incendiary with the FTAC siege with a longer barrel 30+"
#67
Lachmann Sub
4.0
(1)
"The lachmann sub and bas-p are also still decent options."
#68
MSMC
4.0
(1)
"Msmc, fennec & mp7."
#69
RPR
4.0
(1)
"RPR bosozuku in AR mode, mactav45, raijin synergy, erad cyclopean, vpr variant that has berzerker but I forget what it’s called"
#70
QXR
4.0
(1)
"Well if you are going for close range then qxr will be better because of faster fire rate"
#71
MP5K
4.0
(1)
"Mp5k is the most compact upgradeable you can get."
#72
UMP
4.0
(1)
"I quite like my double eagle UMP, doesn't get much more budget than that thing."
#73
PXG 9
4.0
(1)
"Check out the CA PXG 9, they're on preorder ATM but are def worth checking out if you're on a budget and want something different"
#74
Thompson
4.0
(1)
"Thompson is budget and a classic SMG."
#75
ARP 9
4.0
(1)
"Get an ARP9. You’ll thank yourself for going generic haha."
#76
Raijin
4.0
(1)
"Raijin Synergy
Karma Deimos
Erad Cerberus
RPR Evo Bosozoku
UMP45 (Classic)"
#77
Submission, Multimach
4.0
(1)
"Submission is kind of outdated. Multimach with Attrition Orbs / Kinetic Tremors is where it's at."
#78
Submission, Multimach, Adjudicator
4.0
(1)
"Submission is good. Multimach from Iron Banner has some great rolls. Adjudicator from Prophecy is also pretty good."
#79
PP-19 Bizon
4.0
(1)
"Also consider the pps bizon on tiger111hk, blued steel and comes with an adapter to take cyma bizon mags"
#80
PP-19 Vityaz
4.0
(1)
"While a bit more conventional pp-19-01 vityaz in the short variant would be my choice for non hk smgs."
#81
Enyo
4.0
(1)
"Enyo D did well for me in trials this weekend"
#82
DSR
4.0
(1)
"DSR ttt and DSR desperate measures are both pvp bangers"
#83
Imminence, Multimach, Funnelweb, Immortal, Ikelos, Unending Tempest, Adjudicator
4.0
(1)
"900 rpms: Imminence, multimach, funnelweb; 720: immortal, maybe ikelos; 600: unending tempest, adjudicator"
#84
SVG, XMC, PPSH
4.0
(1)
"The svg and smgs xmc ppsh"
#85
Hyperion
4.0
(1)
"Hyperion stock is the best stock for all shotguns except for Hyperion manufactured shotguns. Wasn’t sure if a similar thing maybe applied to Hyperion SMGs."
#86
Extraordinary Rendition
4.0
(1)
"Extraordinary Rendition overflow frenzy is a banger"
#87
Cold Relations
3.0
(1)
"Try cold relations named PP19 and Thompson"
#88
GHM
3.0
(1)
"I can’t say much, but I’ve recently ordered a GHM-9 myself."
#89
RUS
3.0
(1)
"RUS... QXR..."
#90
BAS-P
2.0
(1)
"People say the BAS-P and Lachman Sub are still useable. I tried the BAS-P when WZ3 launched and disagree. It was my main SMG and outstanding in WZ2 but a lot weaker in WZ3."
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