Second Round (SMG/Reset Round):

The second round, often called the SMG or reset round, is the round immediately after the pistol round, when teams decide whether to buy cheaply or save money for the next full buy. It matters because pistol-round winners often use a lighter buy to keep momentum, while the losing side may force-buy or eco depending on their economy.

Related: Pistol Round, Force Buy, Eco Round, Full Buy, Economy