Compact SMG

The Compact SMG is the weapon of choice for Leonida's underworld when discretion matters as much as firepower. Small enough to hide under a jacket or stash in a glove compartment, this PDW-style weapon lets players engage in rolling gunfights from car windows without the bulk of a full-size rifle. It has become a signature piece for Vice City's drug runners and stick-up crews who need to move fast and shoot faster.

Inspired by the CZ Scorpion EVO 3, the Compact SMG features a polymer lower receiver, a stubby barrel shroud, and a folding wire stock that tucks neatly against the body. The in-game model includes textured grip panels and an ambidextrous magazine release, with Leonida street variants often sporting spray-painted tags or electrical-tape wraps favored by local gangs.

What the Compact SMG lacks in per-round stopping power, it makes up for with a blistering rate of fire that shreds unarmored targets at close range. Accuracy drops off sharply past 30 meters, making it a poor choice for open-field engagements but devastating inside buildings, boats, and vehicles. Recoil climbs fast on full-auto, rewarding short controlled bursts.

Upgrades include a threaded suppressor, extended 60-round magazines, and a laser sight for hip-fire accuracy. Cosmetic options range from Vice City pastel finishes to a blacked-out stealth variant and a neon-accented nightclub edition available from underground arms dealers in South Beach.

Sold at Ammu-Nation after mid-story progression. Can also be looted from rival gang members in Overtown and Little Haiti, or found stashed in safehouses unlocked through Lucia's smuggling side missions along the Leonida Keys.

• The Compact SMG is one of the few weapons that can be fired while hanging from a vehicle's passenger side during chase sequences.
• Its real-world counterpart, the Scorpion, was originally designed as a military sidearm for vehicle crews - matching its in-game role perfectly.
• A pink-and-white 'Vice Vibe' skin became a fan favorite after appearing in pre-release trailer footage.
• The weapon has the fastest draw speed of any SMG, making it ideal for surprise encounters.
• NPCs in the nightclub district can occasionally be seen brandishing this weapon during random crime events.