Lanchester SMG vs MAC-10

1940–1945

1966–Present

50,000+

~250,000 estimated (including U.S., Brazilian, and Asian licensed production)

33.5 in (851 mm)

254 mm (10.0 in) with stock folded; 330 mm (13.0 in) with stock extended

8.0 in (203 mm)

127 mm (5.0 in) for 9 mm version; 127 mm (5.0 in) for .45 ACP version

9.7 lb (4.4 kg)

2.5 kg (5.5 lb) empty, .45 ACP version; 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) empty, 9 mm version

50 rounds (side-mounted)

30‑round box magazine standard; 20‑round (compact) and 40‑round (drum) options available

Blowback, open bolt

Straight‑blowback, open bolt, telescoping bolt with simple recoil spring; selective‑fire (semi‑auto and full‑auto)

Selective fire

Single‑stage mechanical trigger with manual safety lever; full‑auto fire only when selector set to "auto"

Tangent rear, blade front

Fixed, low‑profile iron sights: simple blade front post and notch rear; optional aftermarket tritium night sights