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The Military Armament Corporation Model 10 (M10), also known as the MAC-10, is a compact, blowback operated machine pistol/submachine gun designed by Gordon Ingram in 1964. It can be chambered in either .45 ACP or 9mm. The MAC-10 is often equipped with a two-stage suppressor by Sionics that reduces noise and improves control when firing fully automatic, although it reduces the weapon's compactness and concealability. Despite its common name, the manufacturer never officially used "MAC-10" in its marketing or product literature; instead, it has been popularized by gun dealers, writers, and collectors.
The Military Armament Corporation Model 10 (M10), commonly called the “MAC-10,” is a compact American machine pistol/submachine gun chambered in either [[.45 ACP]] or [[9×19mm Parabellum]]. It is a blowback, open-bolt design built around stamped-steel construction and a telescoping bolt to keep the weapon short. The M10 is best known for its very high rate of fire and its association with the two-stage Sionics suppressor system developed and marketed for covert and close-quarters use.
=HISTORY=
==HISTORY==
The MAC-10 is made primarily from steel stampings and features a notched cocking handle on top that locks the bolt when turned 90°, rendering the weapon inoperable. It employs a telescoping bolt design that encases the rear of the barrel, allowing for a more compact structure and balancing the weight over the pistol grip where the magazine is housed. This firearm operates from an open bolt, contributing to a high rate of fire, and uses a trigger guard that doubles as a feed ramp, a feature that was innovative at the time. To reduce costs, it reuses the magazine design from the M3 Grease Gun. The MAC-10 also has a threaded barrel for a suppressor, enhancing suppression without lowering bullet speed—especially effective with the naturally subsonic .45 ACP ammunition. The suppressor doubles as a foregrip to manage recoil, as suggested by the U.S. Army, and the design includes a strap beneath the muzzle for better control during automatic fire. The original firing rates are approximately 1090 rounds per minute in .45 ACP, 1250 in 9mm, and 1500 in the smaller MAC-11 (.380 ACP). Despite its rapid fire capability, the MAC-10 is criticized for poor accuracy, described by David Steele in the 1970s as suitable only for "combat in a phone booth."
Gordon Ingram developed the Model 10 concept in the mid-1960s as a low-cost, compact automatic weapon intended for military, police, and security markets. After early prototypes failed to attract major contracts, the design gained a prominent promoter in Mitchell WerBell III, whose company Sionics specialized in suppressors and counterinsurgency equipment. By 1970 the project was tied to the Military Armament Corporation name, and production models were offered in both 9×19mm and .45 ACP, typically with a simple wire stock and controls optimized for close-range automatic fire.


The suppressor, a key feature, was designed by Mitchell WerBell III of Sionics, presenting a distinctive two-stage shape that contributes to its quiet operation where the bolt action is audible if using subsonic rounds. It also provides a grip point with a Nomex cover, aiding in firearm control. However, U.S. export restrictions on suppressors in the 1970s led to lost orders and contributed to the bankruptcy of the Military Armament Corporation, as the effectiveness of the MAC-10's suppressor was a major selling point. The original Sionics suppressor measures 11.44 inches long and 2.13 inches in diameter, weighing 1.20 pounds.
The M10’s Vietnam-era connection is most strongly associated with WerBell’s demonstrations of suppressed submachine guns to U.S. and allied personnel in Southeast Asia rather than broad standard-issue adoption. Period photographs and later reporting describe demonstrations and limited procurement interest for specialized roles where compact automatic fire and suppression were desirable. While the Model 10 never replaced standard infantry small arms, it became a recognizable niche weapon and remained in circulation through later decades via military, police, and commercial channels.
<br>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC-10 SOURCE]
 
===Sources===
* [https://smallarmsreview.com/manufacturing-history-of-ingram-mac-type-firearms/ Small Arms Review – “Manufacturing History of Ingram-MAC Type Firearms” (Frank Iannamico)]
* [https://www.twz.com/17104/the-us-air-force-still-has-at-least-one-mac-10-submachine-gun The War Zone – “The US Air Force Still Has At Least One MAC-10 Submachine Gun” (Joseph Trevithick)]
* Edward Clinton Ezell, ''Small Arms of the World'' (Stackpole Books)
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File:Big-mac-10-007-1200x800.jpg|MAC-10 (M10) with accessories.
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File:Tumblr inline o50nmxMs2l1qapn73 500.jpg| An ARVN officer tests an unsuppressed MAC-10 as WerBell looks on
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Factions Weapon Icon Classes Ammo

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Dual MAC-10		 Special Loadout
Zombies		 64 / 192
Damage Base Headshot × Chest × Stomach × Leg × Arm × Reload Speed
Partial Empty
27 ×2.4 = 64.8 ×1.3 = 35.1 ×1.2 = 32.4 ×0.8 = 21.6 ×0.75 = 20.25 4.7 Seconds 6.033 Seconds
Designation Weapon Type Fire Modes Fire Rate Bullet Spread ° Range Modifier Muzzle Velocity Projectile weight Weight
M10 Dual Machine Pistols Auto+Semi 1250 RPM 20° & 4.2° ADS 0.78 366 m/s 7.5 g (115.743 gr) 4.84 kg (10.67 lbs)
Full name Caliber Place of Origin Date Manufacturer Barrel Length Total Length Weapon Script Name
Military Armament Corporation M10 9x19mm USA 1970 Military Armament Corporation 5.75 in (146 mm) 11.6 in (295 mm) weapon_dual_mac10


The Military Armament Corporation Model 10 (M10), commonly called the “MAC-10,” is a compact American machine pistol/submachine gun chambered in either .45 ACP or 9×19mm Parabellum. It is a blowback, open-bolt design built around stamped-steel construction and a telescoping bolt to keep the weapon short. The M10 is best known for its very high rate of fire and its association with the two-stage Sionics suppressor system developed and marketed for covert and close-quarters use.

HISTORY

Gordon Ingram developed the Model 10 concept in the mid-1960s as a low-cost, compact automatic weapon intended for military, police, and security markets. After early prototypes failed to attract major contracts, the design gained a prominent promoter in Mitchell WerBell III, whose company Sionics specialized in suppressors and counterinsurgency equipment. By 1970 the project was tied to the Military Armament Corporation name, and production models were offered in both 9×19mm and .45 ACP, typically with a simple wire stock and controls optimized for close-range automatic fire.

The M10’s Vietnam-era connection is most strongly associated with WerBell’s demonstrations of suppressed submachine guns to U.S. and allied personnel in Southeast Asia rather than broad standard-issue adoption. Period photographs and later reporting describe demonstrations and limited procurement interest for specialized roles where compact automatic fire and suppression were desirable. While the Model 10 never replaced standard infantry small arms, it became a recognizable niche weapon and remained in circulation through later decades via military, police, and commercial channels.

Sources

Real-Life Photos
  • MAC-10 (M10) with accessories.
    MAC-10 (M10) with accessories.
  • MAC-10 (M10), profile view.
    MAC-10 (M10), profile view.
  • MAC-10 (M10) submachine gun.
    MAC-10 (M10) submachine gun.
  • MAC-10 (M10), detail view.
    MAC-10 (M10), detail view.
  • MAC-10 associated with Vietnam-era use and demonstrations.
    MAC-10 associated with Vietnam-era use and demonstrations.
  • Vietnam-era image featuring the M10/MAC-10.
    Vietnam-era image featuring the M10/MAC-10.
  • An ARVN officer tests an unsuppressed MAC-10 as WerBell looks on.
    An ARVN officer tests an unsuppressed MAC-10 as WerBell looks on.
  • Suppressed MAC-10 (M10) configuration.
    Suppressed MAC-10 (M10) configuration.
  • Suppressed MAC-10 (M10) configuration, alternate view.
    Suppressed MAC-10 (M10) configuration, alternate view.
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