Ingram M11

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	Weapon: Ingram M11 Type: Submachine Gun Country of Origin: United States Year Adopted: 1972 Caliber: .380 ACP Action: Blow Back Fully Automatic Overall Length (mm): 248.0 Weight (kg): 1.00 Effective Range (m): 50

The Ingram M11 is a compact submachine gun developed by Gordon Ingram in the early 1970s. Chambered in .380 ACP, it was a smaller variant of the earlier M10 and was designed for close-quarters combat and personal defense. The M11 features a simple blowback action and is known for its very high rate of fire, which can reach up to 1,200 rounds per minute.

Due to its compact size and ease of concealment, the M11 found a niche market among bodyguards and law enforcement agencies that required a lightweight, easily portable submachine gun. However, its high rate of fire made it difficult to control, especially in sustained automatic fire, which limited its effectiveness in combat situations. The weapon was often paired with a suppressor to reduce its loud report.

The Ingram M11 became infamous due to its frequent appearance in films, television, and video games, where it was often depicted as a high-powered automatic weapon. While it was not widely adopted by military forces, its cultural impact and unique design have made it a notable firearm in both popular culture and the history of submachine guns.