Grease Gun

Overview
The M3 Grease Gun is an SMG found in SMOD. The Grease Gun is a moderately common replacement for the default MP7, though it is not as common as the MP40. The Grease Gun is commonly used by both the Resistance and Combine due to it's reliably high damage, and remarkably high accuracy and stability. This, however, comes at a cost, having a rather slow fire rate and reload speed. Out of the three basic SMGs, the Grease Gun is the slowest, but has the highest damage and accuracy by a long shot. This is the SMG that marksmen will appreciate the most.

Acquisition
Much like the MP40, it is often found as a replacement of the MP7, first found in the Canals, wielded by either Metrocops or Soldiers. One can obtain the Grease Gun by killing them. Unlike several weapons, the Grease Gun and other SMGs are almost always found in the game, being held by Resistance members and Combine forces alike.

Advantages
-Highest damage of all the SMGs.

-The most accurate of all the SMGs.

-Decent, but easily controlled, recoil.

-Basic magazine size of 30 rounds.

-Uses the very common SMG ammo.

-Rather common; ammo will not be in short supply.

-The only SMG effective at longer ranges.

-Iron sights are clear and open.

Neutral
-Compared to the other SMGs and most rifles, the Grease Gun has a rather slow fire rate, which certainly helps with accuracy, but can make tackling larger groups harder.

Disadvantages
-Slow reload of approximately 5.2 seconds.

-On higher difficulties, enemies with this weapon can be very precise, and can become quite a problem due to their damage.

Tactics
-Keep in mind that the Grease Gun is the only SMG that can be effective at long range engagements. If you have no alternatives, you can try using it to snipe from moderate distances.

-Remember that the Grease Gun is very slow compared to the other SMGs. Using it against large groups may be tough, and reloading should always be done in a safe place.

-To get the most out of the Grease Gun's accuracy and damage, try your best to go for headshots.

-Don't be shy about using the Grease Gun constantly. The weapon uses a very common ammo type, so you'll almost always have rounds for it. The Grease Gun's slower fire rate also helps to manage ammo, making it quite efficient.