Thompson

Discover the Thompson submachine gun's stats, strengths, and weaknesses in Call of Duty 2026. Learn how to effectively use this versatile weapon for close-quarters combat and against various enemy types.

The Thompson submachine gun is a versatile weapon in Call of Duty 2026, excelling at close range with its high rate of fire and powerful .45 ACP rounds. While inaccurate at distance, its effectiveness in indoor combat and suitability for players of all skill levels make it a reliable choice.

Stats:

• Range: Short
• Rate of Fire: Fast
• Damage: High
• Mobility: Fast

Description:

The Thompson submachine gun is effective at close range and fires the powerful .45 ACP round. It's notoriously inaccurate at distance but compensates with a high rate of fire.

Brendon's Notes:

This weapon is perfect for newbies and masters alike, proving useful at any level. While primarily a close-range weapon, short bursts aimed at the upper body can achieve medium-long range kills. It's an excellent 'spray and pray' weapon, ideal for indoor combat and recommended for both players with and without good aim due to its versatility. Be cautious of enemies wielding semi-automatic rifles like the German G43, which is the Thompson's main threat. Always pick up a rifle for dealing with long-range foes.

History:

The standard US SMG until 1942 was the .45-inch M 1928 A or A 1 Thompson, proven in the 1920s Prohibition era. It was a complex and expensive weapon featuring a Blish delaying action, unnecessary refinements like Lyman sights, and a Cutts compensator. Despite this, it was reliable, with thousands shipped to Britain in 1940. Models varied with vertical or horizontal finger grips and could use 20-round box magazines or 50- or 100-round drum magazines. The game notably omits the Grease Gun, which replaced the Thompson later in the war and was the American counterpart to the British Sten SMG.