- "You could sign your name on the broadside of a barn with this weapon"
- ―Description
The **Ingram Model 10**, better known as the **MAC-10**, is an American open-bolt machine pistol designed by Gordon Ingram in 1965. Named after its producer, Military Armament Corporation (M.A.C.), the MAC-10 became one of the most recognizable submachine guns of its time.
History[]
In 1970, the company Ingram worked for, Sionics Inc., merged into the larger Military Armament Corporation, and the MAC-10 was put into production. The 9x19mm and .45 ACP versions were introduced simultaneously, with a .380 ACP version following later that same year.
The MAC-10 was offered to the U.S. Military during the final years of the Vietnam War as a potential weapon for special operations and support personnel, such as armored units. It was hoped to replace the M3A1 "Grease Gun" submachine gun as the self-defense weapon for tank crews. However, the U.S. Military showed little interest in the MAC-10 due to its small size and extremely high rate of fire, which proved impractical for most operational uses.
To mitigate the lack of a foregrip, M.A.C. provided a grip strap to help control the extreme muzzle climb when firing long bursts. Despite this, the weapon remained awkward to use, but it became popular when paired with the efficient Sionics Two-Stage Sound Suppressor. The suppressor not only reduced the weapon's sound significantly but also provided a stable point for the shooter to hold with the second hand.
CIA and SEAL units used the MAC-10 in Vietnam, and it was also seen in the hands of Special Ops units from other countries, including Israel, the UK, and West Germany. However, no major military force ever formally adopted the weapon. It was mostly sold to elite police units and special covert ops teams until Military Armament Corporation went bankrupt in 1976. The U.S. Government's ban on selling suppressors to other countries (later lifted) contributed to the decline in foreign sales, as the MAC-10 was most desirable when equipped with the Sionics Suppressor.
While Ingram MAC-10s are still found in South and Central America, often as "gifts" from the CIA, and in some European armories, they are no longer used as frontline weapons. Other companies, such as RPB Industries and SWD Corporation, produced transferable versions of the MAC-10/9, MAC-10/45, and MAC-11. However, only the models manufactured by Military Armament Corporation during Gordon Ingram's tenure are considered true "Ingram MAC-10s." Although the official nomenclature was simply M10 and M11, the term "Ingram MAC-10" has become widely accepted among dealers, collectors, and firearms experts.
Appearances in "Scarface"[]
In the 1983 film *Scarface*, several Colombian thugs, including Marta (Barbra Perez), wield suppressed MAC-10s during the infamous chainsaw scene. Manny Ribera (Steven Bauer) also uses a non-suppressed MAC-10 while rescuing Antonio Montana. Additionally, the two hitmen at the Babylon Club and some of Alejandro Sosa's men during the finale use MAC-10s.
Appearances in "The World Is Yours" (Game)[]
In the game *Scarface: The World is Yours*, the MAC-10 features Uzi-style ridges on its exterior. Like the Micro SMG, it can be upgraded with a folding stock, an extended magazine, and a suppressor. Tony's driver, the Chauffeur, also carries a MAC-10.
The MAC-10 is unlocked at Reputation Level 4 and Tony can purchase it from an arms dealer for $1,000 and carry 250 SMG rounds or 800 SMG rounds if Montana Defense is purchased. Ammo costs $150 per clip. The MAC-10 is one of the best submachine guns in the game, offering higher stopping power, higher damage, and a faster fire rate compared to other SMGs. The default magazine size is 30, however, the extended magazine attachment will extend the MAC-10's magazine size to 40. The MAC-10 can be unlocked early in the game, along with the AK-47, by switching to Tony's driver (purchased from the Exotics) and placing it in the trunk of a car or in the weapons locker.
Upgrades[]
- **Clip Capacity (30 to 40 rounds):** $70,000
- **Stock Attachment:** $100,000
- **Silencer:** $200,000
Gallery[]
| Weapons Scarface: The World is Yours | |
|---|---|
| Melee | Chainsaw • Lead Pipe • Machete |
| Handguns | .38 Automatic • .45 Automatic • Deagle |
| Sub-machine Guns | MAC-10 • Micro SMG |
| Long Guns | Shotgun(Masterkey) • SAW • Sniper Rifle |
| Assault Rifles | AK-47 • Colt M16A1(Cobray 37mm Launcher) |
| Explosive Weapons | Bazooka • M-79 • Missile Launcher |