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.45 ACPSubmachine Gun (.45 ACP)B-Tier (Viable)
Tommy Gun
Classic .45 ACP submachine gun with high capacity drum magazines.
Competitive role: Close-Quarters Room Clearer
Armoury attributes
Normalised to 100- Power
- 40
- Rate
- 78
- Range
- 45
- Capacity
- 30
- Stability
- 72%
Key advantages
- 50-round drum magazine with extended mag
- High base bullet damage for an SMG
Drawbacks
- Cannot attach optical sights past red dot
Attachment support
What this weapon accepts
Five in-game slots
MuzzleSupported
Suppressor (SMG, Pistols)
Suppressor (SMG) ONLY — Cannot mount Compensator or Flash Hider
OFFICIAL MECHANIC: Tommy Gun only accepts Suppressor (SMG). Compensators and Flash Hiders cannot be attached in BGMI/PUBG Mobile.
ForegripSupported
Vertical Foregrip
Vertical Foregrip ONLY — Cannot mount Half, Angled, Thumb, or Laser
OFFICIAL MECHANIC: Tommy Gun ONLY accepts the Vertical Foregrip.
MagazineSupported
Extended Quickdraw Mag (SMG — unlocks 50-round drum magazine!)
SMG Magazines (Extended, Quickdraw, Ext. Quickdraw)
StockNo slot
None
No Stock Slot Supported
OpticSupported
Red Dot Sight
Red Dot Sight & Holographic Sight ONLY
Tommy Gun cannot mount magnified scopes (2x/3x/4x/6x).
Performance multipliers
Attachments that change the weapon
The picks that reduce distance damage falloff, settle camera shake, or expand ammo capacity.
Muzzle slot
Barrel Extender (SMG)
+40% effective range
Compensates for firepower drop per distance and extends effective SMG range by +40%.
BGMI and PUBG MobileView specs
Foregrip slot
Ergonomic Grip
+25% ADS speed
Boosts ADS aim-down-sight speed by 25% and drastically reduces horizontal weapon sway.
BGMI and PUBG MobileView specs
Magazine slot
Extended Quickdraw Mag (SMG)
+33% ammo, fast reload
Increases magazine capacity by 33% and slashes tactical reload downtime by 40%.
BGMI and PUBG MobileView specs
Secondary optic rail
Canted Sight
Instant dual-optic toggle
Enables instant 1-tap toggle between long-range scope and 1x Red Dot sight.
BGMI and PUBG MobileView specs
Foregrip slot
Laser Sight
-30% hip-fire spread
Reduces hip-fire bullet spread by 30% for pinpoint accuracy during non-ADS combat.
BGMI and PUBG MobileView specs
Recoil compensation
Best attachment loadouts
Optimized loadout based strictly on genuine weapon attachment compatibility in PUBG Mobile / BGMI. Equip Half Grip or Laser Sight for lateral control.
ForegripRecommended
Laser Sight
Eliminates horizontal wobble and accelerates reticle recovery.
Muzzle
Suppressor (SMG, Pistols)
Cuts recoil pattern and stabilizes bullet flight.
Scope
3x Scope (or 6x reduced to 3x)
Maximum peripheral vision and the cleanest reticle lines.
Magazine
Extended Quickdraw Mag (SMG — unlocks 50-round drum magazine!)
Fastest reload downtime in intense teamfights.
Pro wrist tilt technique
Steadily angle device downward as bullet count climbs. Use short burst resets every 8-10 shots for pinpoint laser accuracy.
Recommended gyro sensitivity
Calibrated for 90Hz and 120Hz displays
- Red dot
- 340% - 390%
- 2x
- 300% - 350%
- 3x
- 230% - 270%
- 4x
- 170% - 210%
- 6x
- 110% - 135%
Range planning
Engagement range setups
Close range and room breach (0 to 25m)
MuzzleSuppressor (SMG, Pistols)
GripLaser Sight or Thumb Grip
SightRed Dot Sight
Maximizes hip-fire bullet grouping and scope-in time during aggressive building entries.
Mid to long range laser spray (50 to 200m)
MuzzleSuppressor (SMG, Pistols)
GripVertical Foregrip or Half Grip
Sight6x (pulled to 3x)
Focus on steady crosshair reset and controlled burst rhythms.
Damage profile
Time to kill by armour tier
Exact hit damage against each helmet and vest level.
| Hit location | No armour | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Shots to kill, L2 / L3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot | 92 dmg | 64 dmg | 55 dmg | 42 dmg | 2 / 3 |
| Chest and torso | 40 dmg | 28 dmg | 24 dmg | 18 dmg | 5 / 6 |
| Limbs, arms and legs | 20 dmg | 20 dmg | 20 dmg | 20 dmg | 5 (ignores vest) |
Esports analysis
Pro insights and match rules
Tournament Meta GuideVerified Esports Protocol
Recoil Control & Crosshair Discipline
“When using Tommy Gun, never spray past 10 bullets continuously on moving targets. Re-centering your crosshair and re-scoping resets horizontal dispersion and ensures lethal accuracy.”
Pro Scrim AnalysisTier-1 Tactical Advice
Positioning & Engagement Distance
“Optimize your position to stay within this weapon's ideal range. Pair with a secondary weapon that compensates for its weak points.”
Competitive match execution rules
- 01Equip compatible attachments strictly according to verified slot allowances.
- 02Always maintain crouch position when spraying targets past 40 meters.
- 03Pre-aim angles at head level before peeking corners to maximize initial bullet damage.
Loadout pairings
Secondary weapon synergies
Combinations used in BMPS, BGIS and PMGC to cover this weapon's engagement ranges.
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