How Advanced MG and SMG stack up across the stats that actually matter in Grand Theft Auto IV.

A belt-fed light machine gun from The Ballad of Gay Tony, trading mobility for sustained suppressive firepower.

An MP5-style submachine gun with a steadier spread than the Micro SMG, the workhorse automatic for Niko's mid-game shootouts.
| Stat | Advanced MG | SMG |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Machine Gun | SMG |
| Ammo | 7.62mm | 9mm |
| In-game damage | Very high | Medium |