MP5-SD: The Silent SMG Legend Returns to Counter-Strike

MP5-SD: The Silent SMG Legend Returns to Counter-Strike

By Marcus Thompson

March 14, 2025 at 02:15 AM

The MP5-SD is a silenced submachine gun available in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2, introduced on August 15, 2018, as an alternative to the MP7.

MP5-SD submachine gun

MP5-SD submachine gun

Key Features:

  • Built-in silencer (non-removable)
  • Available to both teams
  • Maximum audible firing distance of 1000 units
  • Uses 9mm ammunition
  • Equipped in the MP7 loadout slot

Performance Characteristics:

  • Lower damage output compared to MP7
  • Excellent stealth capabilities
  • Effective for short to medium-range engagements
  • Suitable for burst firing (3-6 bullets) at medium-long range
  • Viable for spray control at close-medium range

Best Uses:

  • Stealth operations
  • Flanking maneuvers
  • Economic rounds
  • Particularly effective on specific maps like Ancient
  • Support role in team strategies

Notable Updates:

  • August 15, 2018: Initial release
  • Subsequent updates included competitive matchmaking integration
  • Adjustments to crouching accuracy
  • Fine-tuning of audible distance
  • Workshop workbench support added

The MP5-SD combines stealth with reliability, making it a unique choice for players who prefer tactical gameplay over raw firepower. While it may not match the MP7's damage output, its suppressed nature offers strategic advantages in specific scenarios.

Historical Note: The weapon succeeds the classic MP5 from previous Counter-Strike iterations, carrying forward the legacy of one of the world's most popular submachine guns while adding integrated suppression as a defining feature.

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