The PPS (Russian: ППС – "Пистолет-пулемёт Судаева" or "Pistolet-pulemyot Sudayeva", in English: "Sudayev's submachine-gun") is a family of Soviet submachine guns chambered in 7.62×25mm Tokarev, developed by Alexei Sudayev as a low-cost personal defense weapon for reconnaissance units, vehicle crews and support ...

The PPS-43 is the cheapest WWII era BFONG to get and is far more reliable than PPSh-41 BFONGs, which can encounter jams more frequently due to its much higher rate of fire. If you are a Soviet reenactor, (especially if you focus more on …

Soviet sub-machine guns PPS-42 and PPS-43 of the Second World War. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model of the PPS SMG’s which were born and produced during the Siege of Leningrad.

Jul 9, 2021 · The PPS-43 became a staple submachine gun for Soviet troops in World War II. This simple design helped turn the tide, and now civilian versions are available for collectors.

The PPS SMG (Пистолет-пулемет Судаева, Sudaev submachine gun) is not as famous or widely known as the PPSH-41 SMG, which is considered as one of the iconic weapons of the WWII. But in 1943-1945 it had a very important role in the armament system of the Red Army.

Aug 15, 2021 · Notable series variants as part of the PPS-42 / PPS-43 Submachine Gun (SMG) family line. PPS-42 - Chambered for 7.62x25mm Tokarev pistol cartridge; 35-round curved box magazine; muzzle brake and perforated heat shield; iron sights; metal folding stock.

Feb 1, 2014 · The Soviet PPS-43 is a 7.62x25mm, full-automatic only weapon that fires from an open bolt. The cyclic rate is approximately 600 rounds per minute, nearly half of that of its predecessor the PPSh 41. The safety lever was located inside the trigger guard on early models and could lock the bolt in a forward or rear position.

The PPS-43 (Pistolet-Pulemet Sudaeva, model 1943 = Sudaev SMG) was created to answer the need for a more compact and mobile weapon than the PPSh-41, at that time in use by Soviet Army. The PPSh-41 was a little too long to be used by …

For a little while a few years ago, the Polish arsenal at Radom built a semiautomatic version of their own, the PPS-43C, that was imported by a company in the States; I've seen pictures online of their conversion, and it isn't quite as elegant as SMG's.

Oct 15, 2013 · Like other WWII SMGs, the PPS-43 is a blowback-operated firearm that fires from an open bolt. And as was the PPSh-41, it is chambered for the 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge. The cocking handle is a simple piece of steel that protrudes from the right side of the receiver and is integral to the bolt.