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LWRCSMG-45

Machine Pistols · United States
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LWRCSMG-45

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Full-Auto Control
60
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
CategoryMachine Pistols
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
16/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Full-Auto Control
60
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
LWRC SMG-45
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)2.72 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.4 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge.45 ACP
  • Calibre11.43 mm
  • Case Length23.1 mm
  • Calibre Classpistol
  • Bullet Weight14.9 g
▣Operation8MOD.8
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessemi-auto, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire850
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typeambidextrous thumb safety, grip safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity305 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction6MOD.6
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width64 mm
  • Height216 mm
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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