Dossier
The machine pistol fills the gap between a standard semi-automatic and a full SMG. It is not as accurate as either but it is smaller than both and it fires faster than the standard pistol at the cost of control.
Drive-by capability is confirmed. The compact profile fits through a car window without the barrel catching the frame. The cyclic rate at close range through a vehicle window clears the immediate threat zone faster than a semi-auto.
Ammunition consumption is the practical limitation. At full cyclic rate the magazine empties in seconds. Without a follow-up magazine the weapon becomes a liability the moment the first runs dry. Operators carrying this weapon carry multiple magazines or they carry something else as a primary.
On Record
Trailer 1
Carried by Leonida Cartel operatives during a Vice City enforcement scene. Full-auto burst fired at close range.
Trailer 2
Used in a drive-by sequence through Vice County streets. Compact profile through the vehicle window confirmed.
Frequently Asked
How does the Machine Pistol differ from the Micro SMG?
The Machine Pistol runs as a sidearm — more concealable than the Micro SMG, shorter effective range, but it pairs with a long arm without the bulk.
Where can you get the Machine Pistol in Leonida?
Ammu-Nation is the confirmed weapon retailer in Leonida — Phil Cassidy's name is on the billboard. Specific stock, pricing, and unlock conditions aren't confirmed yet.
Is it mostly criminal or is law enforcement confirmed with it too?
Official footage shows it primarily in criminal operative hands in Vice City operations. The Carriers section has the specific breakdown.