CS:GO’s SMGs ranked from worst to best

CS:GO has many SMGs and they all have their strengths and weaknesses. In some cases, however, the weaknesses far outweigh the strengths. Let’s take a look at each of them and explore how they fit in Counter Strike Global Offensive.

The PP-Bizon is a Russian-made submachine gun that has been in production since 1996. It costs $1,400 in-game, making it the fourth most expensive SMG you can buy.

It features a 64-round magazine with 120 rounds of spare ammo, which you’ll definitely need as this gun has terrible armor penetration. For example, a chest shot at an armored enemy does 11 damage. It also suffers from very low accuracy, which combined with low damage, puts this weapon at the bottom of our list.

The MP7 is compact, but still heavy and relatively expensive. Priced at $1700, it’s the fifth most expensive SMG you can buy. Like the Bizon, the MP7 suffers from low damage and accuracy, but performs significantly better at range with an accurate range of 14 meters (compared to the Bizon’s abysmal 10 meters).

However, the MP7 is oddly heavy for its size, reducing the player’s speed by 12 percent. This is slower than both the P90 and UMP-45.

The P90 is a versatile weapon with a ridiculous price tag.

At $2,350 (and only $300 kill reward) you really have to consider whether this gun is worth it. The P90 packs a 50-round magazine plus two spare magazines, which combined with its decent damage and high rate of fire, makes it a great weapon for running and shooting.

However, the high price and low kill reward make the P90 a tough sell.

The MP9 is essentially the younger, sportier brother of the MP7. Priced at $1250, it’s $500 less than the MP7 and is the third cheapest SMG you can buy. The MP9 moves surprisingly accurately, and its high rate of fire makes up for its mediocre damage output.

Simply put, the MP9 is a great choice for CT eco cartridges.

The MAC-10 is the perfect choice for eco rounds on the T-side, with a low, low price of just $1,050. It’s lightweight, with only a 4 percent reduction in player speed, and the incredibly high rate of fire is great for rushed locations.

Also, accuracy when moving is still very good, again making this a great weapon to dash with. Overall, the MAC-10 is just a fantastic SMG considering how affordable it is.

First up is the holy grail of SMGs, the UMP-45.

This beast of a submachine gun costs just $1200, putting it squarely between the MAC-10 and MP9, but offers much higher damage output and better accuracy at longer ranges.

The UMP is also relatively accurate on the move, which only adds to its versatility. Overall, the UMP-45 is the best SMG you can buy in most, if not all, situations.