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Posted: **Tue Jan 23, 2007 10:50 am**

Does anybody here know hard it would be to aquire a civilian version P-90 SMG?

Posted: **Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:02 pm**

Full Auto - almost impossible if you're not a LEO. I know I won't sell those to civies.

Semi-Auto - Very, very expensive but available. I can order one for ya.

Is it worht it? I don't think so. he terminal effects of those little 5.7 mm bullets are not all that great, especially if the target has any kind of armour. They will get throught he armour better than anything with a comperable weight or recoil, sure. Once on the other side of the armour, not so good.

Posted: **Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:12 pm**

One of the best features of the P90 is that the barrel doesn't extend much past the body of the gun. In close quarters (like sweeping a building) its not likely to be pushed or knocked aside by someone attacking you. That really isn't an issue for dealing with the SupNat though. So I'm gonna be agreeing with Ron on this one, there are better weapons to take.

Posted: **Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:17 pm**

It's also really expensive on ammunition . . and none of the usual assortment of specialty ammunition that we prefer is actually out there.

Posted: **Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:34 pm**

Semi auto is fine for just about situation, but I cannot say I would suggest a P90. I know some guys really like them, but not me.

Posted: **Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:41 pm**

If your target is soft (ie fleshy) all the way through, a 9 mm, .40 or .45 are better choices for their terminal effects.

If your target is hard on the outside, soft on the inside, the P90 is a better choice than any other pistol calibre weapon out there.

But at that point you really should be looking into something with more oomph like a .223 or a .308 or a 12 guage.